Lake Saroma

The largest lake in Hokkaido! The lake is the largest in Hokkaido, and the "Saroma Blue" at sunset is exceptional.

Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, stretches in length from east to west. From the observation deck at the top of Mt. Horoiwa, located roughly in the center of the lake, you can admire the entire landscape. From there, you can also see the spit of sand that separates the lake from the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko mountain range, a sight you can only find here. The view of Lake Saroma, with its unique blue color called Saroma Blue, and the vast expanse of the Sea of Okhotsk is magnificent, especially at sunset. At the restaurants around Lake Saroma, you can taste fresh local specialties such as scallops.