One-day tour of Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu & Lake Toya Fireworks Festival & Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido
- Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) | A Secret Wonderland Gifted by Volcanoes Formed by the eruption of Mount Hiyori, this 450-meter crater is dotted with fumaroles and steaming vents. Its desolate and vast landscape resembles an ancient secret realm, harboring the mysterious and majestic power unique to volcanoes.
- Mount Usu Ropeway | Overlooking the Volcanic Spectacle from the Clouds Take the ropeway to the summit of the active volcano Mount Usu. From a cloud-level perspective, you can take in the entire volcanic panorama and the scenery of Lake Toya. Every frame is a soul-healing painting of mountains and seas.
- Bear Ranch | Hokkaido’s Adorable and Healing Moments Encounter Hokkaido’s largest wild mammals, brown bears, in a gentle way. When fed, they wave and act cute, instantly melting away travel fatigue with their endearing antics.
- Lake Toya Lakeside | The Serene Four Seasons of an Ice-Free Lake Japan’s northernmost ice-free lake, its waters are as clear as a mirror, with shimmering blue waves throughout the four seasons, reflecting the sky and distant mountains, holding a gentle and unhurried beauty.
- Mount Yotei | Hokkaido’s “Little Fuji” Spectacle Mount Yotei, resembling Mount Fuji, has a snow-capped, majestic, and towering peak, like a miniature sacred mountain, showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship of nature.
What to expect
- Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) | A Secret Wonderland Gifted by Volcanoes Boasting a volcanic crater approximately 450 meters in diameter, formed by the eruption of Mount Hiyori, it is the most impactful natural wonder in the Noboribetsu Onsen area. The valley is dotted with fumaroles, where high-temperature steam rises, and the desolate, vast landscape exudes an ethereal atmosphere, as if stepping into an ancient secret realm. Due to its magnificent yet solitary scenery, it earned the name “Hell Valley,” with every step revealing the mysterious power of the volcano.
- Mount Usu Ropeway | Overlooking the Volcanic Spectacle from the Clouds Mount Usu, a globally active volcano, has erupted four times in the past century, carving the dynamic texture of the earth. Take the ropeway through the Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark, embracing the entire volcano from a cloud-level perspective, taking in the full view of the volcano and Lake Toya. The wind carries both the grandeur and gentleness of nature, with every frame a heartwarming painting of mountains and seas.
- Bear Ranch | Hokkaido’s Adorable and Healing Moments Brown bears, Hokkaido’s largest wild mammals, find a gentle encounter paradise here. During feeding time, the憨厚 bears stand up and wave adorably, their plump figures charmingly cute. Their tamed, non-wild demeanor instantly melts away travel fatigue, holding Hokkaido’s purest cuteness and joy.
- Lake Toya Lakeside | The Unfrozen Lake’s Four Seasons of Serenity Lake Toya, stretching approximately 11 kilometers east to west and 9 kilometers north to south, with a circumference of 50 kilometers, is a clear lake at an elevation of 84 meters and an average depth of 117 meters. Its waters are as clear as a mirror, reflecting the sky and distant mountains. Even in the dead of winter, the lake surface remains rippling. As Japan’s northernmost unfrozen lake, it offers beautiful scenery in all four seasons, with gentle breezes creating ripples of tenderness across the lake.
- Mount Yotei | Hokkaido’s “Little Fuji” Spectacle Mount Yotei, affectionately known as “Ezo Fuji” due to its resemblance to Mount Fuji, stands like a miniature sacred mountain between the heavens and earth of Hokkaido. Its majestic and towering form, with a snow-capped peak year-round, complements the surrounding grasslands and lakes, exuding a tranquil and grand aura. Looking up, one sees the masterful craftsmanship of nature, both gentle and powerful.
- Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival | A Dreamlike Feast Carved from Ice and Snow Lake Shikotsu, Japan’s northernmost unfrozen lake, has crystal-clear waters, like a sapphire left in the human world, exuding a clear and ethereal charm. During the Ice Festival, ice pillars stand tall and snow piles are scattered along the lakeside. As night falls, lights illuminate one after another, and the interplay of light, ice, snow, and lake creates a series of dreamlike and magnificent ice and snow wonders, as if stepping into a winter fairy tale, captivating at first sight.
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Reviews
I had a wonderful tour experience! Everything was well organized, enjoyable, and exceeded our expectations. A special thanks to Mr. Kevin for being such an excellent and accommodating tour guide. He was friendly, attentive, and always made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the trip. One thing I especially appreciated was how he took beautiful photos for each of us at every location, helping us capture unforgettable memories from the tour. His professionalism, patience, and dedication truly made the experience even more special. We highly recommend this tour, and we are grateful to Mr. Kevin for making it such a memorable journey. Thank you!
This your is hightly recommended! We visited so many places in 1 day. Hitaru, our tour guide was able to manage the group well, from the time we left until our return. He was able to give useful info about each place that we visited.
Thanks to our guide Lucy's wonderful introduction, we learned so much about Hokkaido, which was incredibly helpful! The trip was also very enjoyable. Although it was a bit cloudy when we set off, it gradually cleared up, and the scenery around Lake Toya was absolutely beautiful. While the fireworks weren't as grand as New Year's Eve fireworks, they were launched over the lake not far from the shore, making them quite spectacular and memorable!
Thank you to our tour guide, Aoki, for the professional tour. Not only did Aoki provide information about the attractions, but also helped group members take photos, always with a bright smile, and carefully attended to the needs of every guest. Thank you for making our trip perfect.
Our tour guide, Joy, was very thoughtful on this trip. She adjusted the itinerary so we could see all the attractions. She also recommended many local Hokkaido delicacies. The small fireworks display viewed from the boat was beautiful. The bear farm was a bit small, and the 1000 yen admission fee was a little expensive. The only downside was that it was already dark around 7 PM at Lake Toya, and the street lighting wasn't very sufficient.
Our guide, Joy, was very enthusiastic in explaining Hokkaido's local culture and tourist information (including details for each attraction). She was also happy to recommend local delicacies, making her a very friendly and helpful guide. The Mount Usu itinerary is a must-do, especially the cable car ride to the observation deck for panoramic views of Lake Toya, the volcano, and the surrounding mountains and fields, as well as the bear farm at the foot of the mountain. Overall, it was a very rich and unique itinerary!
The route planning is decent, but the only drawback is that I haven't seen the maple leaves turn red yet.
The tour guide was friendly, the itinerary was comfortable, and Mount Yotei was beautiful!
The tour guide was very responsible, making for a very enjoyable trip.
Our tour guide Andy was absolutely fantastic! The entire day trip from Sapporo was well-organized. He explained everything in detail with humor in multiple languages, introducing Hokkaido's history and the unique features of the attractions, allowing us to learn a lot. He also thoughtfully took care of everyone's time and needs. The transportation was comfortable, and the value for money was excellent. Overall, highly recommended! Strongly recommended for friends who want to easily enjoy the lake views of Hokkaido~
Good to know
- We will send you an email between 16:00 and 21:00 on the day before your trip. The content will include: meeting time, license plate number, tour guide, and the tour guide's social contact information. Please make sure to check your email (it might be in the spam folder!). Do not be late on the day of the trip, and no refunds or changes will be made on that day! Therefore, you must check your email and add the tour guide!!!
- Please keep your mobile phone accessible during the tour so that relevant reception staff can contact you! If you have not received the email by 21:00, please contact our company.
- For those using LINE, due to regional restrictions on LINE, the tour guide cannot add you as a friend directly via your LINE number on the day before the trip. Therefore, we will create a LINE group the day before the trip and send the LINE group link to you via email. After receiving the email, please actively click the link to join the LINE group so that the tour guide can communicate with you in a timely manner. Thank you!
- Additionally, all travel itineraries of our company do not include travel insurance. Outdoor activities involve specific risks and dangers. The company is not responsible for any physical damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. Dear guests, please purchase your own insurance!!
- If you have a history of motion sickness or seasickness, it is recommended that you make preparations to prevent or treat it so as not to affect your pleasant journey.
- Please keep your belongings safe and try not to carry valuable items. If they are lost or damaged during the trip, you will be responsible for the loss.
- Due to the long drive, please understand in case of traffic jams. Our company does not bear any subsequent expenses caused by delays due to traffic jams.
- Infants under three years old are free of charge, but you must inform customer service in advance, otherwise you may be refused boarding due to overloading!
- Due to the long driving time of the Hokkaido day tour, the actual itinerary time on the day is greatly affected by traffic and weather factors, and the itinerary time is estimated. The tour guide may change the order of the itinerary or delete attractions, please understand.
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