Things to do in Noboribetsu

Thank you to our guide, Risa (or perhaps Lisa?) from Qingdao, for leading us. The whole trip was very smooth, also thanks to the punctuality of the group members and the driver's snow driving skills. This Sapporo trip was a wish come true for me. I've wanted to come for ten years, but various reasons meant I didn't have the chance until I was in my 40s. When planning the itinerary, places like Lake Toya and the Ice Waterfall Festival were really hard to reach without driving. Luckily there's Klook. I used Klook in Okinawa before to get to many places, and it didn't disappoint this time either. Although I was the only Hong Kong man in the whole group, the overall experience was excellent. Thank you to everyone for making my trip so fulfilling.

Much better than expected, mostly thanks to our tour guide, Meifang. Her flexibility and humanity made the tour enjoyable for everyone. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and explained every attraction in detail, making me understand the value of visiting them. For example, when we went to Lake Toya, the weather was bad and we couldn't see the scenery, but she told us which yogurt pudding and horse oil were only available locally, and that the store was family-run, which I found very interesting. I wasn't planning on riding a snowmobile, but a good tour guide doesn't make you feel like you're being pushed to buy things, and I'm glad I participated because it was the most fun experience. Meifang's greatest strength is her flexibility. When we arrived at the ice cream shop, there was a long queue, so she directly tallied the people who wanted to buy it and bought tickets for the group, and the queue disappeared. Also, due to heavy snow on the last day, there was a traffic jam in Sapporo, so she immediately suggested going to the JR station so we could transfer to a train early and be dismissed earlier. Although the traffic cleared up in the end and we didn't do that, she was great. I usually get carsick, but luckily there were a lot of people that day and we were on a big bus, and the driver, Lei Ge, drove steadily, so I didn't get sick. The only downside was that the person sitting next to me was sick and didn't wear a mask, and kept coughing and sneezing throughout the trip. I got sick the next day as expected!

An interesting tour with the Hell Valley being the highlight. Don’t underestimate the path if your going in winter—some parts are very icy and slidy—but overall manageable. Also, there’s an opportunity to snow mobile and it’s a diff experience from other snowmobile areas you should try.

Book the ticket on day of visit and just show to the staff at ticket counter. A small park where you feed them with food purchased in the park vending machine. ¥200 or ¥500/packet. 1st ranch where the male bears( human cage) is where you can observe and feed them up close. Female bears in 2nd ranch seem not so active when we visited compared to the video seen previously where they will make some actions to beg for food. Interesting activity is we joined the "Duck Race" to guess which duck will win the race. it is like a bet and my kid choose the duck with red ribbon won the race and got a small gift from the park. facilities:

We had a wonderful time guided by Alex, who is very fluent in English. He seems to have visited Noboribetsu many times, as the knowledge he shared during the trip helped us greatly and allowed us to save a lot of time when visiting each place on the itinerary. From the recommended foods to the popular local products, to shopping guides at Mitsui Outlet ,we were very happy with everything. The trip is truly worth trying, and we would highly recommend it to everyone.

What made this tour especially enjoyable was that it did not feel like a typical tour at all. It felt more like going around with a friend. Lily was a very sweet and kind tour guide, and she made everyone feel comfortable from the start. She took photos for me and my husband, which was really appreciated. There was enough time at each stop to explore the area without feeling rushed. Lily speaks Chinese, Japanese, and English. While her English is not perfect, she tries her best and communicates clearly enough to make everyone feel at ease. The small extras were a nice touch, including discount coupons and free ice cream at Lake Hill Farm. Most importantly, she made sure everyone was accounted for at all times and never left anyone behind. This tour is highly recommended, especially for solo travelers, as it feels safe, relaxed, and enjoyable.

I especially love tour guide Xixi!!! Although it was our first time meeting today, I felt particularly close to her. When I ran out of cash during the trip, tour guide Xixi thoughtfully helped me exchange it so I could eat without worry. She helped us take beautiful photos at Lake Toya and patiently explained every scenic spot along the way, telling us about local specialties and where to buy them more affordably. Overall, today's experience was great!!

Great day tour! Worth the money as it included lunch and it is Muslim friendly (no halal cert, serve seafoods). Our guide, Chaterine was amazing, speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese, so everyone included. The itinerary was great for Winter, it is feel rush a little (has time for pictures, but not soo much exploring) but cover everything we wanted.

It was a wonderful first time experience in Sapporo. Magistic place to visit Lake Toya and thrilling snowmobile riding. And thank you to our guide Mr. Hong. Thank you for guiding us to our every destination and giving us some brief knowledge about the place. And thank you to our guide Mr. Hong . You did a great job. 非常感謝。