支笏湖（しこつこ）は、日本の北海道に位置するカルデラ湖です。北海道の南西部、札幌市の近くにあり、石狩振興局に属しています。支笏湖は透明度が高く、特に日本の湖の中でも有数の美しい湖として知られています。また、日本国内では田沢湖に次いで2番目に深い湖で、最深部は360メートル以上に達します。
Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake located in Hokkaido, Japan. It is located in the southwestern part of Hokkaido, near the city of Sapporo, and belongs to the Ishikari Promotion Bureau. Lake Shikotsu is known for its high transparency and is one of the most beautiful lakes in Japan. It is also the second deepest lake in Japan after Lake Tazawa, reaching more than 360 meters at its deepest point.
支笏湖は氷が張りにくいことで有名で、冬でも凍結しない「不凍湖」として知られています。これは湖の深さと地熱の影響によるもので、冬の寒い時期にも水温が一定以上に保たれるためです。
Lake Shikotsu is famous for its ice resistance and is known as a “non-freezing lake” that does not freeze even in winter. This is due to the depth of the lake and the influence of geothermal heat, which ensures that the water temperature remains above a certain level even during the cold winter months.
支笏湖周辺は支笏洞爺国立公園に指定されており、自然美に恵まれた観光地です。湖畔には温泉やキャンプ場があり、釣りやカヌー、ハイキングなどアウトドア活動が楽しめます。また、湖畔には温泉街があり、日帰り温泉や宿泊施設も充実しています。
The area around Lake Shikotsu is designated as Shikotsu-Toya National Park and is a tourist destination blessed with natural beauty. There are hot springs and campgrounds on the lakeside, and you can enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking. In addition, there is a hot spring town on the lakeside, and there are plenty of day-trip hot springs and accommodations.
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