Things to do in Shōwa-shinzan

It was a trip where I truly experienced the magnificent nature of Hokkaido! Our guide, Hikaru, provided detailed explanations and even shared some funny jokes, making sure there was never a dull moment. Thank you for making this such an enjoyable trip!

it’s a beautiful tour, don’t get me wrong. but have clear expectations to what you’re going to see, if you have travelled Japan, there will be nothing new for you to see. I wouldn’t put this as top of my list for visiting Sapporo. Tour guide was great and I have no complaints about organization or tour company.

Our guide Allen was very helpful and knowledgeable. He shared a lot of local stories & that’s so much better than reading articlesssss about Hokkaido history & culture. Wish we can have 30mins more at Otaru to take a slow stroll to soak in the beautiful town.

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 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!

Oir guide Hana helped us to take photo at every atyravtions, she is a great photographer

We had a wonderful day trip exploring Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Mount Usu, and the Bear Ranch. A huge shoutout to our guide, Lucy, who was so informative and went out of her way to help us get some wonderful photos. The sights were a real highlight and made for a fantastic day out. The only minor drawback was the transport, as the bus felt a bit cramped for a long-distance journey. Making the seating a bit more spacious would make the ride much more comfortable, but overall it was a really memorable experience thanks to Lucy and the amazing itinerary!

Thank you so much to our exceptional guide Kevin for the wonderful tour!! Even though we were the only English-speaking group, he still diligently translated his explanations, guides, tips, and instructions for us. Very approachable and kind. His photography skills are also good. He made sure to look after us throughout the tour and gave recommendations on where to eat dinner. When I accidentally left my wallet in the mini van, he was also very quick to respond and personally made sure I got my wallet back. We enjoyed the tour even though it was quite cloudy. Our favorite stop was Lake Hill Farm; it was so relaxing to hang out at the back with a view of Mount Yotei. We didn’t feel rushed and had ample time to take pictures in most stops. The cruise was a nice experience but we felt like the fireworks were a bit underwhelming. There were plenty of other tourists so it’s best to try to go early and save spots with a good view. Overall a great pleasant tour!

Catherine was an amazing guide for our full-day Hokkaido tour. We started at Noboribetsu Hell Valley, an incredible up-close look at the Earth's geothermal activity, then Cape Chikyu for a stunning 270-degree panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, followed by a wonderful scallop set lunch with steamed kamameshi. We continued to Usuzan Ropeway for panoramic views of Lake Toya and the volcano, Showa Shinzan to see the volcano up close, and bear feeding at the Bear Ranch. We wrapped up at Lake Toya Observation Deck, a beautiful spot overlooking the volcanic hot spring lake. I joined this tour solo, and our group was small, just 6 of us total, making it a really personal experience. Catherine's enthusiasm and knowledge stood out at every stop, and she's multilingual too, fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese. Special thanks also to our driver, Iwabuji-san, for driving us safely all day. Highly recommend this tour if you get Catherine and Iwabuji-san!