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Hokkaido|Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru Panoramic One-Day Tour
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru Panoramic One-Day Tour
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru Panoramic One-Day Tour
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru Panoramic One-Day Tour
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru Panoramic One-Day Tour

Hokkaido Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru Panoramic One-Day Tour

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$197 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the best of Hokkaido in just one day with our panoramic tour departing from Sapporo. Marvel at the geothermal wonders of Noboribetsu's Hell Valley, relax by the tranquil shores of Lake Toya and wander through the charming streets of Otaru with its historic canal and artisanal workshops. This comprehensive tour includes transport, expert guides, and opportunities to immerse yourself in Hokkaido's natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it the perfect way to explore the highlights of the region in a single day.

Activity location

  • Jigokudani
    • Noboribetsu Onsencho,
    • 059-0551, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sapporo Station North Square
    • 12–2 3-chōme
    • 060-0807, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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Hokkaido Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$197.23 x 1 AdultAU$197.23

Total
Price is AU$197.23
Until Thu, 19 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transfers
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission to Showa Shinzan and Bear Ranch. (Around 5$)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOther personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Tour duration includes transport.
  • Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats

Activity itinerary

Jigokudani
  • 1h 20m
Jigokudani, often referred to as "Hell Valley," is a geothermal area in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, famous for its dramatic volcanic landscape. It's characterised by steaming vents, boiling sulfuric ponds, and streams of hot water, giving it an eerie, almost otherworldly appearance. The name "Jigokudani" translates to "Hell Valley," a reflection of the bubbling, sulfuric activity that dominates the area. Visitors can walk along well-maintained paths to view the geothermal activity up close, with trails leading to various points like Oyunuma Pond and the hot springs river, where you can enjoy a natural footbath. Jigokudani serves as a starting point for those visiting Noboribetsu's hot spring resorts and is a major tourist attraction in Hokkaido.
Oyunuma
  • 30m
Oyunuma Pond is a volcanic pond located in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, known for its hot sulphur springs. It was formed from the remnants of a volcanic eruption and is rich in sulphur and iron. The surface temperature of the water is about 50°C (122°F), and the muddy grey water is a result of the chemical reactions caused by volcanic activity. The pond emits steam and has a slightly sulfuric smell, giving it an otherworldly atmosphere. Oyunuma is a popular stop for visitors to Noboribetsu's Jigokudani (Hell Valley), offering a unique natural spectacle amidst the lush, surrounding forests. Nearby, there's also a hot river where you can dip your feet.
Lake Toya
  • 2h
Lake Toya is a mesmerising caldera lake located in Hokkaido, Japan. It's renowned for its stunning beauty, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and often shrouded in mist, adding to its mystical allure. The lake sits within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, offering visitors a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and hot springs. The nearby Mount Usu adds to the scenic charm, and the area is famous for its fireworks displays, especially during the summer Toya Lake Long-Run Fireworks Festival. Additionally, there are various resorts and accommodation around the lake, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking relaxation and natural beauty.
Lake Tōya
  • 20m
Freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido, Japan. Near Uchiura Bay. Part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Caldera Lake. It is about 10 kilometres in diameter, nearly circular, and covers an area of 70.72 square kilometres. Circumference 50 kilometres. The deepest point is 180.0 metres. The average water depth is 117.0 metres. The water storage capacity is 8.19 cubic kilometres. The lake is 84 metres above sea level. The northernmost limit of Japan's ice-free lake. Lake Toya Silo Observation Deck is the best place to take panoramic shots of Lake Toya. From here you can see all the natural landscapes around Lake Toya such as Lake Island, Mount Yotei, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Usu.
shōwa-shinzan bear ranch
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The bear ranch located near the entrance of 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 brown bears in the bear ranch. When they see the food, the brown bears stand up and wave to tourists in a cute manner. They are naive and very cute. 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 for yourself.
Otaru
  • 50m
Visit Japan's only European-style place, where you can stroll along the ancient canal streets with your family and friends. Surrounded by warehouses built with red bricks and grey tiles since the Meiji Era, the tranquility of the canals drifts with a leisurely atmosphere. [Beiyi Shaozi Glass Museum] is famous for its glass workshop, where you can visit exquisite and diverse glass art crafts; [Music Box Hall] displays more than a thousand kinds of music boxes from all over the world, allowing you to be surrounded by beautiful rhythms and taste them. Hokkaido's famous cheesecake LETAO and other local specialities. Every winter around February, Otaru in the North welcomes the season of snow falling thousands of miles away. Glass floats (floating balls) that used to be tied to fishing nets will float on the Otaru canal. Charming candlelight shines on the mirror-like canal water, and the snowy scenery creates the most beautiful and romantic scene in Otaru in winter.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJigokudani
    • Noboribetsu Onsencho,
    • 059-0551, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESapporo Station North Square
    • 12–2 3-chōme
    • 060-0807, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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