Start your tour from Sapporo, making your way to the first stop of the day, a relic of a crater in that was formed about 10,000 years ago in Noboribetsu. See Jigokudani, also known as Hell Valley, with its boiling sulfuric hot springs and volcanic steam plumes.

At noon, continue to the Lake Toyako area, a volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Get 2 hours of free time for lunch and sightseeing. Then, it’s onward to Showa Shinzan, an active volcano that erupted in the early years of the Showa era. Located near the entrance to the Showa Shin-yama cable car, the Bear farm is home to about 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears. The brown bear is the largest wild mammal in Hokkaido and you can feed the brown bear here (Admission fee is not included)

Then, make a stop at Lake Touyako Observatory. Gaze out over a broad panorama encompassing the entire volcanic lake and the surrounding natural wonders scattered throughout Shikotsu Toya National Park, including Mt. Usu, Mt. Yotei, Mt. Showa, and Nakajima Island. Continue to Otaru, an atmospheric port town with a romantic canal. Take a stroll through the ancient canal streets, surrounded by warehouses built from red bricks and gray tiles from the Meiji era. Then visit Kitaichi Glass workshop to see the exquisite glass arts and crafts that the city is famous for. Explore Otaru Music Box Museum, Japan's largest music box store with thousands of music boxes from all over the world on display, before heading back to Sapporo.

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with foot onsens along a sulfur river
Discover Oyunuma, the remains of a volcanic crater formed by an eruption
Witness the active volcanic activity at the Hell Valley in Noboribetsu
Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of the picturesque Lake Toya
Gaze in awe at Showa Shinzan volcano, one of Japan's youngest mountains

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please indicate one of the two available meeting point options during checkout
The night before your trip, you'll receive an email regarding important information, such as the phone number of the tour guide and the license plate number of the car. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
The itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions, or other reasons
It is not suggested that you have other activities at the end of the trip, to avoiding any losses
This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If this number is not reached, an alternate travel date will be suggested, or you can cancel your booking
Please refer to the official yukiakarinomichi website for the specific schedule of the Otaru Snow Light Path Festival

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Driver guide
Service fee

Food and drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

3 Chome Kita 7 Jōnishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting point:

Please meet at 8.00 am at Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Platform. The tour guide will be holding a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point.