The well-known Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, while a large even that's not to be missed, there are many other things to do in the area. Visit Hokkaido's two most famous bodies of water, Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, see the active volcano, Mt. Usu, relax in an outdoor onsen hot spring at Marukoma, and more. Discover the natural beauty that awaits you just outside of Sapporo.