Hokkaido Chitose Activity and Spot Guide

Planning a trip to Hokkaido often brings travellers through Chitose, a gateway area packed with outdoor pursuits, nature sights, and leisure spots. Visitors can explore various recreational facilities set against stunning natural landscapes, ranging from tranquil lakes to rugged motor parks.

【Standard Car Rental Service】2026.12.1 Hokkaido Private Chartered Car Point-to-Point Transfer (Chitose/Sapporo ⇔ Various Ski Resorts in Hokkaido)

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【Attraction Tickets】Lake Akan Cruise Tour in Hokkaido

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Northern Horse Park and Sightseeing Facilities

Northern Horse Park offers horse riding experiences, garden strolls, and Hokkaido gourmet food, allowing visitors of all generations to enjoy a relaxed time. The facility showcases the rich environment of Tomakomai.

Another key spot is Poropinai Company, a tourist facility located on the northern shore of Lake Shikotsu. Visitors can enjoy sightseeing cruises on Lake Shikotsu via pedal boats and rental boats, or try fishing.

Lake Shikotsu Water Activities

Ocean Days Shikotsu invites visitors to experience water activities in the highly transparent waters of Lake Shikotsu. Clear kayaks and clear SUPs are among the popular options available.

Shikotsu Guide House Kanoa hosts activity tours where participants can ride canoes and experience the natural beauty of Lake Shikotsu and the Chitose River.

Hokkaido Lion Adventure offers activities on the clear streams of the Chitose River flowing from Lake Shikotsu. The Chitose River Clear Stream Downstream trip lets visitors journey down transparent river waters.

Winter and Motor Sports

North Snowland in Chitose is located about 15 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, serving as a facility where visitors can experience various snow activities.

Hokkaido Offroad Park sits in a convenient location approximately 10 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport as a motorsports park. It features a 1,700-metre course that utilises the undulating terrain.

Amューズスポーツ provides different seasonal charms across Hokkaido, offering items such as canoe and rafting rentals in summer and ski and snowboard rentals in winter.

Practical Tips

* Access: Several facilities such as North Snowland in Chitose and Hokkaido Offroad Park are located approximately 10 to 15 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport.

* Seasonality: Activities vary by season, with water sports and clear kayaking available in warmer months, and snow activities, ski, and snowboard rentals available during winter.

* Booking: Advance checking or planning is recommended for specific activity tours and boat rentals around Lake Shikotsu and the Chitose River.