Shikotsu is a really deep lake, caldera lake, formed by a volcano several tens of thousands of years ago. There are three volcanos (two active and one dormant) ringing the lake, all 'children' of the volcano that created the lake itself.
We saw the oldest railroad bridge in Hokkaido. Sort of. It's no longer a railroad bridge, but now a footbridge that has been moved twice. It serves to cross the Chitose River as it flows out of the lake. We also saw some really nice onsen hotels. Maybe we'll go sometime and stay the night. Looks expensive, though.
Oh yeah! We went out on a swan boat. That's the first time I've done that in...no idea how long. Probably sometime in Chicago on the lagoon in Lincoln Park. Maybe.
Of course, there are photos.
The above mentioned bridge, as seen from the above mentioned swan boat.
Chiemi on said bridge.
The water of Lake Shikotsu. It's incredibly clear. And apparently really deep.
Some purple flower. I know, right?
The plaque is an original, and it indicates that it was made by a company in England in the late 1800s. The lake and Mt. Eniwa (right side, background) in the background.
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