Sapporo Departure: Day Trip to Big Buddha, Jozankei, Lake Toya & Noboribetsu: Volcano/Lake View/Winter Snowmobiling
- Explore two classic Hokkaido attractions in one trip, departing from Sapporo for a day visit to Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Lake Toya, experiencing the perfect combination of volcanic landscapes, hot spring culture, and scenic lake views, suitable for all seasons.
- Hill of the Buddha: An architectural marvel created by Tadao Ando, where the Great Buddha appears and disappears among lavender fields, making it Hokkaido's most Zen-like photo spot.
- Jozankei Futami Suspension Bridge: On the bright red suspension bridge, enjoy an entire valley of autumn colors (or summer greenery). This is a "power spot" loved by locals, where every shot is postcard-worthy.
- Noboribetsu Hell Valley volcanic spectacle: Get up close to sulfur vents and geothermal landscapes, learn about the unique natural environment formed by volcanic activity, and experience Hokkaido's most representative volcanic hot spring resort.
- Lake Toya panoramic view with active volcanoes: Ascend to the observation deck to overlook Lake Toya and gaze at Mount Usu and Showa Shinzan, two active volcanoes, experiencing the magnificent scenery created by the volcanic lake.
- Stroll along the lakeside and enjoy a leisurely lunch (meal expenses at your own discretion).
- Lake Toya Onsen Town free activity (winter exclusive): Ample time is reserved for you to dine, stroll along the lakeside, and slow down to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the lake and hot spring town.
- Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch (admission fee at your own discretion): A popular attraction near Showa Shinzan, where you can observe Hokkaido brown bears up close. Visitors can watch bear activities in designated areas and learn about their habits. Whether to visit is up to the guest, suitable for families and animal lovers.
- Mount Usu Ropeway (ropeway ticket at your own discretion): Ascend high to gaze far and wide, seeing all mountains as small.
- Winter exclusive forest snowmobile experience (optional, at your own expense): During winter, you can go to the forest snow activity area and experience snowmobiling at your own expense, galloping through snow-covered forests and enjoying the unique winter fun of Hokkaido.
- Jozankei hot spring foot bath experience (winter exclusive).
- Reasonably designed itinerary for a relaxed one-day round trip: The pace is comfortable, departing from Sapporo city center and returning on the same day, suitable for families, couples, and friends traveling together.
What to expect
[Hokkaido Classic Feast] Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya Panorama, Jozankei, and Atama Daibutsu-den In-depth One-Day Tour Want to visit Hokkaido’s most iconic natural wonders in one day? This route is for you! From the tranquil valleys of “Sapporo’s backyard” to the breathtaking active volcano remnants, and then to the healing flower fields of a ranch, we’ve packed Hokkaido’s most extreme visual delights for you. Atama Daibutsu-den: An architectural marvel created by Tadao Ando, where the Great Buddha is faintly visible amidst a sea of lavender, making it Hokkaido’s most Zen-like photo spot. Jozankei Futami Suspension Bridge: On the bright red suspension bridge, you can privately enjoy an entire valley of autumn colors (or summer greenery). This is a favorite “power spot” for locals, where every shot looks like a postcard. Lake Toya - God’s Perspective: Ascend the SAILO Observatory for a 180-degree panoramic view of Lake Toya’s sapphire-like surface and the distant “Ezo Fuji” Mount Yotei, a truly stunning visual experience! Stroll along the shores of Lake Toya and enjoy lunch time. (Lunch at your own expense) Showa Shinzan: Observe the smoke billowing from the active volcano up close, interact with the adorable bear cubs at the bear ranch, and feel the intertwining of life and nature. (Mount Usu Ropeway tickets and bear ranch tickets at your own expense) Noboribetsu Hell Valley: Step into the sulfurous smoke, like an alien planet, witness the springs gushing from underground, and experience the magnificent spectacle of “Earth’s breathing.”
Winter | Snow Experience + Volcanic Lake One-Day Tour
Depart from Sapporo in winter. Afterwards, you can optionally participate in snow activities (such as snowmobiling) to experience the charm of Hokkaido’s snow and ice. Then visit the Lake Toya Observatory to enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Toya. Enjoy a free lunch at the Lake Toya Onsen Street and experience a lakeside stroll. In the afternoon, head to Showa Shinzan, where you can optionally visit the bear ranch. Finally, at Noboribetsu Hell Valley, enjoy the volcanic landscape against the backdrop of snow.
Reviews
We have only 6 of us in this group and our driver, David is also our guide, seems like a private tour too. We were early and the first to reach the Hill of Buddha hill with no crowd. Hill of Buddha is absolutely stunning! We get to see the places with a slightly longer time and David gave us extra quick stop & let us snapped photos of the snow capped mountain. All the places we visited are beautiful and time given are enough, even with time for lunch break. We even have a foot soak while another couple went for a quick onsen experience nearby. We have a wonderful trip and would like to thank David for his great driving and guiding us along the way. David even gifted us small souvenirs which is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I took the trip with hide cai. I liked the pace and the sites were what I wanted to see. The tour guide spoke English well and was able to provide valuable information about the sites that we visited. The weather also cooperated today and we did not encounter any rain.
we enjoyed the tour,all destinations are picture worthy and instagrammable.Our guide Leo is very accomodating, helpful and informative. He also returned our bag that we left at the bus.Kudos to the agency,guide and driver 👍Job well done. will recommend this tour. Thank you
Had a great time, understand we were the 1st to tryout this new day trip with my wife and we were solo with our guide Grace and driver Liu. It was wonderful to dip our feet on the hot springs and our eggs were initially stolen by crows. Lake Toya was a beauty but we couldn't see much of it due to the continuous snow. Interesting also to visit the Hokkaido black bear ranch and the Hell Valley area. This trip will be highly recommended as long as weather is better.
This trip is worth joining. There are only 5 guests in this venture, 2 Japanese, 1 English speaking guest and 2 Chinese. The itineraries are well planned. The driver, Mr. Chin, is also the guide. He converses smoothly in the 3 languages and gives good advices on lunch selection and scenery description. We hace a terrific time in this trip.
its a great one day trip. guide was good and overall timeslots given to rach location was decent. Family and solo travel friendly. stroller friendly at most places, except for Hell vally which is little walking up the mountain so carrier is convenient than stroller for babies.
It was an amazing trip! Zoey was an excellent tour guide—very knowledgeable and great at managing the schedule. The bus driver was also very professional and made the ride safe and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Zoey is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Time management was planned well except for the lunch and the Ropeway which i find it too rush. Nevertheless, it is still a very fulfilling experience for travelling to 6 different places in a single day.
“We had a pleasant experience with our tour guide, Grace. We visited many places, and she even added a quick stop for us to see snow when I mentioned that my parents still hadn’t experienced it. Our journey was smooth and enjoyable. This trip package is highly recommendable.”
A day to remember. The tour was well organized, we got to see a lot of things, the guide Grace was very helpful, positive, and very knowledgeable about Hokkaido. Gave recommendations as well. It was hot but we got to enjoy the view of Mt. Yotei on a perfect sunny day because of it.
Good to know
- Pre-departure tips
- We will send you a confirmation email after 15:00 on the day before departure. The email will include: meeting time, tour guide contact information, and vehicle license plate number. Please check your inbox (it may go to your spam folder).
- If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
- On the day of departure, please arrive at the meeting point on time. Late arrival will be considered an automatic forfeiture, and no refunds will be issued.
- If you use WeChat / WhatsApp / LINE, you can proactively add the tour guide and join the itinerary group based on the information in the email for timely communication.
- Please keep your mobile phone accessible during the trip so that the tour guide or staff can contact you in a timely manner.
- If you experience motion sickness or seasickness, please prepare in advance to ensure a pleasant journey.
- Please take good care of your personal belongings and try not to carry valuable items; you will be responsible for any loss or damage.
- The journey involves long drives. If you encounter traffic jams, please wait patiently. Our company will not be responsible for any subsequent costs incurred due to delays caused by traffic jams. Thank you for your understanding.
- Infants aged 0–2 who do not occupy a seat are free, but you must inform us in advance to avoid being refused by the driver due to vehicle overcrowding.
- We will flexibly adjust some attractions based on the day's itinerary. The main attractions and the number of attractions will not change. We appreciate your understanding if we cannot notify you individually.
- If some attractions are closed on specific dates, we will arrange alternative attractions for you. We may not be able to notify you individually in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
- In case of special weather conditions, the activity will be canceled. You can choose to reschedule or get a refund. Thank you for your understanding.
- Winter roads are heavily affected by weather. In case of severe weather, some attractions may have reduced visiting times or be canceled. The specific arrangements will be based on the situation on site on the day.
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