Full Day Tour in Hokkaido and Lake Toya

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Offered in: Japanese, English
You can bring one piece of luggage for free, with no size limit (please note this when registering)
Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
Driver service fee
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Overview

Visit the active volcanic geothermal geological landscape. Enjoying the natural hot springs is fun and relaxing! Immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions. Visit Noboribetsu Hell Valley, which is formed about 10,000 years ago, there is a place about 450 metres in diameter that still spews white smoke, with no grass growing and a strong smell of sulphur. Don't miss Showa Shinzan, a strong earthquake occurred near Mt. Usu and Bear Ranch, home to over 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears. Enjoy Lake Toya area sightseeing It's perfect for families, as well as couples or parents with children.

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Itinerary

Beitou Thermal Valley(Hell Valley)

It's Hokkaido, JapanNoboribetsu City. The remains of a volcanic crater near Lake Toya, formed about 10,000 years ago, there is a place about 450 meters in diameter that still spews white smoke, with no grass growing and a strong smell of sulphur. NoboribetsuHell Valley got its name because it looks like being in hell.(Normal departures in winter).

1 hour
Showa Shinzan Kumabokujo

Show a December 28, 1943,Lake Toya A strong earthquake occurred near Mt. Usu. results in volcanic eruptions, causing the ground to rise rapidly to form a high mountain. Volcanic activity As of 10 September, Showa 20 (1945), there were 17 relatively active volcanic activities during the two-year period. To commemorate this volcanic activity, this new volcanic mountain of 398 meters was declared a special natural monument in 1957 and named Showa Shinzan. It is still a growing 'new mountain' and white smoke can still be seen constantly erupting from the reddish-brown mountains.

30 minutes
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch

The Bear Ranch, located near the entrance to the Showa Shinzan Ropeway, is home to more than 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears. Brown bears are the largest wild mammals in Hokkaido. You can feed the brown bears at the bear farm. When they see the food, the brown bears stand up and wave cutely to the tourists. They are naïve and very sweet. It is said that the horse oil here is very useful. Adults (junior high school students and above) 850 yen, children (6 years and above) 500 yen, please pay yourself.

30 minutes
Toyako

The eight scenic spots of Lake Toya and zero contact with the beautiful scenery (10 minutes)：Touyako, a freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido, Japan. caldera lake. It is about 10 kilometers in diameter, almost circular, and covers an area of 70.72 square kilometers. The circumference is 50 kilometers. The deepest point is 180.0 meters. The average depth of the water is 117.0 meters. The water storage capacity is 8.19 cubic kilometers. The lake is 84 meters above sea level. The northernmost limit of Japan's ice-free lake.

10 minutes
Lake Toya

Lake Toya Observation Deck (10 min): Freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido, Japan. Near Uchiura Bay. Part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Caldera Lake. It is about 10 kilometers in diameter, almost circular, and covers an area of 70.72 square kilometers. Circumference is 50 kilometers. The deepest point is 180.0 meters. The average depth of the water is 117.0 meters. The water storage capacity is 8.19 cubic kilometers. The lake is 84 meters above sea level. The northernmost limit of Japan's ice-free lake. Lake Toya Silo Observation Deck is the best place to take panoramic pictures of Lake Toya. From here you can see all the natural scenery around Lake Toya, such as Lake Island, Mount Yotei, Showa Shinzan and Mount Usu.

10 minutes
Otaru Snow Light Path

During the lighting period, go to Otaru Snow Lantern Road (about ten days in early February each year, lighting time is 17:00-21:00). Every winter around February, Otaru in the north welcomes the season of snow that falls thousands of miles away. Glass floats (floating balls), which used to be tied to fishing nets, float on the Otaru canal. Candles are lit in the floats and they float on the waves. The charming candlelight shines on the mirror-like water of the canal, and the snow-covered scenery creates the most beautiful and romantic scene in Otaru in winter.

1 hour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
Special reminder: The one-day tour is a carpooling itinerary, and all guests are required to arrive on time. Failure to wait after the delay will be regarded as voluntary abandonment of the trip. Therefore, it is recommended that all guests wait at the pick-up location 10 minutes before departure.
This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
Please confirm with customer service whether the group has been formed before placing an order.
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
Daily Departures Minimum of 4 persons for the tour to proceed

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.