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Noboribetsu & Lake Toya & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu Day Trip
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Tours • From Sapporo

Noboribetsu & Lake Toya & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu Day Trip

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(2.3K) • 20K+ booked
€ 39.55
Save € 16.94
Sapporo, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya One-Day Winter Adventure with Lunch
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Tours • From Sapporo

Sapporo, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya One-Day Winter Adventure with Lunch

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(185) • 2K+ booked
€ 39.55
Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) + Showa Shinzan + Lake Toya Day Trip (Sapporo/Lake Toya Departure)
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Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) + Showa Shinzan + Lake Toya Day Trip (Sapporo/Lake Toya Departure)

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Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(766) • 10K+ booked
€ 47.99
Hokkaido Lake Toya Observation Deck & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch & Mount Usu & Lake Hill Farm Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo)
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Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Lake Toya Observation Deck & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch & Mount Usu & Lake Hill Farm Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(701) • 6K+ booked
€ 39.55
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Popular Noboribetsu Must-Visit Day Tour in Hokkaido: Lake Toya & Showa-shinzan & Hell Valley & Lake Shikotsu Illumination (Optional Snowmobile Experience, Multiple Routes Available)
Tours • From Sapporo, Noboribetsu

Popular Noboribetsu Must-Visit Day Tour in Hokkaido: Lake Toya & Showa-shinzan & Hell Valley & Lake Shikotsu Illumination (Optional Snowmobile Experience, Multiple Routes Available)

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(1.4K) • 10K+ booked
€ 39.55
Save € 26.34
Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour - Departing from Sapporo (English / Chinese Guide)
Tours • From Sapporo

Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour - Departing from Sapporo (English / Chinese Guide)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(1.8K) • 20K+ booked
€ 47.99
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Hokkaido Mount Yotei, Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Nature Day Tour (Small Group Transfer)
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Mount Yotei, Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Nature Day Tour (Small Group Transfer)

Small group
Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(106) • 1K+ booked
€ 48.55
Sapporo Departure: Day Trip to Big Buddha, Jozankei, Lake Toya & Noboribetsu: Volcano/Lake View/Winter Snowmobiling
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Sapporo Departure: Day Trip to Big Buddha, Jozankei, Lake Toya & Noboribetsu: Volcano/Lake View/Winter Snowmobiling

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(137) • 1K+ booked
€ 39.55
Hokkaido Hill Buddha, Noboribetsu Jigokudani, and Lake Toya Small Group Tour | Departing from Sapporo | Driver-Guide Service with Optional Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
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€ 49.15
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Hokkaido One-Day Tour: Hoheikyo Gorge, Jozankei, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Yotei Spring Water Park (Departing from Sapporo)
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Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido One-Day Tour: Hoheikyo Gorge, Jozankei, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Yotei Spring Water Park (Departing from Sapporo)

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(268) • 2K+ booked
€ 92.25

Hotels in Usu

Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta
Hotels • Usu

Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta

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4.8 / 5
(66)
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€ 320.48
ATTA Toya  - Lake Resort
Hotels • Usu

ATTA Toya - Lake Resort

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5.0 / 5
(7)
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€ 153.87
Pension Ohno
Hotels • Usu

Pension Ohno

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€ 89.72
TOYA ONSEN VILLA
Hotels • Usu

TOYA ONSEN VILLA

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€ 403.76
IWANKE
Hotels • Usu

IWANKE

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€ 336.05

Reviews of Usu activities

Wei *********
2026-11-08 03:55:41
Fantastic 5.0
I had an absolutely fantastic experience on our Hokkaido day tour with Jenny! From start to finish, everything was organized seamlessly. Jenny was extremely friendly, attentive, and kept us on schedule while ensuring everyone had plenty of time to enjoy each stop. Her clear instructions regarding pick-up points and timing made the whole day stress-free. If you're booking a day tour to explore in Hokkaido, I highly recommend Jenny as your guide! Thank you for a memorable day! 😊
劉 **
2026-11-09 08:22:33
Fantastic 5.0
I recently participated in the Hokkaido day tour provided by YH International Travel (visiting Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Cape Chikyu, Silo Observation Deck, Mount Usu and Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch, and Lake Shikotsu), and the overall experience was extremely satisfying! I especially want to praise our tour leader, Xiao Weng (a Taiwanese who married in Japan), who is an exceptionally patient, gentle, and considerate guide. In addition to providing professional trilingual commentary in Chinese, English, and Japanese, she was also very thoughtful in arranging seating on the bus. At every attraction, she would lead everyone to the designated spot, clearly explaining the route, restroom locations, and recommended foods, and even proactively helped everyone take photos. She has a deep and acute perception of travelers' needs. Although I was a bit worried when I saw a 60% chance of rain before departure, fortune smiled upon us and the day turned out to be clear and cloudless! Not only did we witness the magnificent Jigokudani and the vast, stunning curved horizon of Cape Chikyu with our own eyes, but we also got to taste the rich Lake Shikotsu soft-serve ice cream. The only slight pity was that due to the high latitude, the sun set very quickly; the surrounding roads on the return trip were a bit dark, making it impossible to see the scenery along the way and the occasionally passing wild deer, so we just took the opportunity to rest and catch up on sleep on the bus. The pace of this itinerary was well arranged, plus the fellow passengers on the bus were all punctual, and the tour leader took such careful care of everyone. I highly recommend this trip and tour leader Xiao Weng!
F******
2026-11-04 22:35:04
Fantastic 5.0
The trip was packed with attractions and shout out to our guide, Jenny, cus she’s amazing. She’s fun, informative, and honest about what’s worth doing and buying. It wouldn’t be as fun without her. This is an easy way to see a lot of things in one day and good for solo travelers. Also, get the ice cream at Farm Hill. It’s so good.
Grace **
2026-11-06 09:08:56
Fantastic 5.0
I like the tour and even my teenager son loves it. Tour is not on a rush. Time span is just right. Had maximize our time on each and every stop. sight seeing for a change is all worth it and is a wonderful experience.
Matt *********
2026-11-01 11:54:07
Fantastic 5.0
Really good tour to see a lot of sights of this part of Hokkaido in one day, while not being too rushed anywhere. Lisa was a great guide, she helped to point out the interesting attractions out the windows and where was the best places to go for photos. The driver was excellent as well, even slowing down to let us get a better look at some deer.
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2026-10-28 12:34:46
Fantastic 5.0
Really enjoyable tour & thanks to Catherine our guide who patiently explained things to us in 4 languages! The lunch was really tasty & worth the price paid. Just wish to have more time at the Showa-Shinzan to see the bears as well as Mt Usu ropeway. It was a bit rushed. Anyway it is still a very good tour.
Eric ******
2026-05-30 20:20:33
Fantastic 5.0
We got a driver not a guide. All he did was pick us up from pick up points, drop us at each destinations and make sure we come back on time! Tour program was ok. We just made the most of what we can experience from the places we visited. They were stunning!
Guo *******
2026-10-20 09:10:49
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide is Yan, she shared with us the some of the history and iconic things in Hokkaido including places to visit and food. Overall had a nice experience as we managed to visit multiple places. Dam: recommend to go up first. Next stop we have opportunity for foot bath, towel is recommend to be bought along. Lake Toya souvenir: yogurt drink and pudding is more special. Showa Shinzo: where we had lunch and got opportunity to go up the roadway if interested. Mount Yotei: bring your empty bottles to collect water!
Pinky ****
2026-06-22 01:20:41
Fantastic 5.0
We loved our Hokkaido Mount Yotei tour! The hotel pick-up and drop-off made everything so easy, and the small group size kept it relaxing. Our guide, Wei, was right on time and a very safe driver, so we felt totally comfortable the whole day. The schedule wasn't rushed at all, giving us plenty of time to sit back and enjoy each stop. Highly recommend Wei and this tour!

Usu at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Usu?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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150
Avg 100Avg
50
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Busiest 157
Jan
143
Feb
119
Mar
100
Apr
71
May
100
Jun
57
Jul
133
Aug
57
Sep
Quietest 24
Oct
128
Nov
109
Dec

January shows the biggest spike — roughly 57% above a typical month — while October is the quietest with about 76% lower demand, so travellers from Australia should book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in October. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Usu cheapest?

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Cheapest AUD52 Priciest AUD87
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities typically sit around AUD 72, with July the cheapest at typically around AUD 52, roughly 40% below December's typical around AUD 87; the cheapest month aligns with the quieter season, so July offers both lower prices and lighter demand. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
9 daysTypical
26 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 9 days ahead, so there’s flexibility for spontaneous plans; however, during the January peak you should consider booking earlier than that to secure spots. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Usu

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 177.12JPY

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Usu

What to do in Usu

Usu’s top bookings show travellers favour guided Tours and scenic Cable cars year-round, with Tours the clear leader and Cable cars a popular pick for shorter outings. Demand rises and falls through the calendar: Klook booking data shows a strong summer spike in January and quieter pockets in July–October. That rhythm means you can plan active sightseeing and local short-breaks around those busier months. Decide whether you want festival-like energy or a quieter pace — Klook booking data helps time bookings to match the atmosphere you prefer.

Best months to visit Usu

Usu reaches its busiest in January while October is the quietest month, according to Klook booking data; prices move on a different cycle, with December typically the priciest and July the least expensive. Where demand and prices align you get a classic peak season feel; where they diverge you can enjoy lower prices even when visitor numbers are moderate. For lower prices and smaller crowds favour July or August; for peak-season atmosphere aim for January or December.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Peak demand AUD 82
February Peak demand AUD 82
March Busier than usual AUD 58
April About average AUD 60
May Quieter than usual AUD 67
June About average AUD 82
July Very quiet AUD 52
August Busier than usual AUD 52
September Very quiet AUD 84
October Very quiet AUD 78
November Busier than usual AUD 76
December About average AUD 87

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most travellers here lock experiences in about 9 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around 26 days out, according to Klook booking data. That means you can be flexible and book a few days before travel, but during January and December it pays to secure must-do Tours and Cable car seats earlier. If you spot an experience and the dates suit your trip, book on Klook to hold your spot and avoid disappointment — it's straightforward to reserve and adjust plans closer to travel.

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