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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
PLN 174.59
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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
PLN 174.59
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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4.8 / 5
(766) • 10K+ booked
PLN 211.99
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)

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(702) • 6K+ booked
PLN 174.59
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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)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(1.4K) • 10K+ booked
PLN 174.59
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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)

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(1.8K) • 20K+ booked
PLN 211.99
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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)

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Small group
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(106) • 1K+ booked
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PLN 214.49
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
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4.8 / 5
(137) • 1K+ booked
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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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PLN 216.99
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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)

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(268) • 2K+ booked
PLN 244.45
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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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PLN 1,411.26
ATTA Toya  - Lake Resort
Hotels • Usu

ATTA Toya - Lake Resort

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5.0 / 5
(7)
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PLN 675.46
Pension Ohno
Hotels • Usu

Pension Ohno

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PLN 396.41
TOYA ONSEN VILLA
Hotels • Usu

TOYA ONSEN VILLA

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New Activity
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PLN 1,791.79
IWANKE
Hotels • Usu

IWANKE

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PLN 1,482.25

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.
Klook User
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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Avg 100Avg
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Busiest 124
Jan
114
Feb
98
Mar
91
Apr
105
May
105
Jun
79
Jul
98
Aug
113
Sep
Quietest 52
Oct
114
Nov
114
Dec

Demand for Usu peaks in January, running about 24% above a typical month, while October is much quieter at roughly 48% below a typical month — book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in October. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Usu cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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Cheapest $35 Priciest $55
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities in August were typically around USD 35, roughly 36% below the priciest month in February when prices were typically around USD 55; August also falls in the quieter season, so you may find both lower prices and lighter crowds. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
4 daysTypical
20 daysEarly

Most travellers from the United States book about 4 days ahead; that short lead time means you can be flexible, but during January’s peak demand it’s still wise to reserve sooner. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Usu

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1PLN = 40.09JPY

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Usu

What to do in Usu year-round

Usu is best known for guided Tours and scenic Cable cars, with Tours dominating bookings and Cable cars a smaller but steady draw. Demand rises in winter, with January registering a busier month and several other months showing busier-than-usual patterns, while October is noticeably quieter. Planning your activities around those rhythms helps: choose high-energy outdoor or sightseeing days in busier months for atmosphere, or pick October for a very relaxed pace. All observations are based on Klook booking data and reflect past booking patterns; decide whether you want peak-season buzz or quiet flexibility.

When to visit and what to expect

Usu's busiest month is January, which is busier than usual compared with a typical month on Klook, while October is the quietest month, very quiet by the same measure. Prices are fairly stable through the year with a typical median around USD 49; the priciest month on record is February at USD 55, and the cheapest was August at USD 35. Where demand and prices align, January and February bring atmosphere but higher demand; choose August or October for lower prices and smaller crowds.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Busier than usual USD 52
February Busier than usual USD 55
March About average USD 39
April About average USD 50
May About average USD 46
June About average USD 48
July Quieter than usual USD 52
August About average USD 35
September Busier than usual USD 52
October Very quiet USD 51
November Busier than usual USD 54
December Busier than usual USD 52

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 travelers from the United States

Most travellers from the United States book experiences roughly 4 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking about 20 days out. That means you can usually stay flexible and lock in activities a few days before travel, but during peak months such as January and February it's wise to reserve earlier to secure preferred time slots. Klook's past booking patterns show these lead times, so use the app to compare options and confirm bookings when you see the time and price you want. Booking a bit earlier in busier months gives more choice without heavy commitment.

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