[1 Person Guaranteed Departure] Hokkaido Noboribetsu Popular Instagram Tour: Lake Toya Observatory & Lake Toya Onsen Pier & Lake Hill Farm & Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch & Noboribetsu Hell Valley

What to expect

If you want to see all of Hokkaido's lakes, volcanoes, ranches, and hot spring landscapes in one day, this route is perfect for you.

Starting from Sapporo in the morning, the first stop is Mt. Yotei Meisui Park. The spring water here is very clear and is a famous natural spring water area in Japan. When the weather is good, you can see the complete shape of Mt. Yotei, with beautiful lines. The air is very clean, and the photos are also very beautiful. It is a relaxing start.

Then head to the Lake Toya Observatory. Overlooking the entire lake from a high place, you can see the small islands in the center of the lake and the mountains in the distance. The color of the lake water changes with the weather and is especially transparent on sunny days. This is a classic lake view perspective in Hokkaido.

Afterward, stop at Lake Hill Farm. This place is famous for Hokkaido milk ice cream, which has a rich milky flavor. Sitting next to the grass and eating an ice cream while looking at the natural scenery in the distance will make the trip very relaxing.

After noon, head to Showa Shinzan and the Bear Ranch (admission at your own expense). Showa Shinzan is a volcano that formed in the 20th century, and its mountain body is reddish-brown, which is very special. At the Bear Ranch, you can see Hokkaido brown bears up close for an interesting ecological experience.

Finally, come to Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley). This is the source area of Noboribetsu Onsen (hot spring), where steam is constantly emerging from the ground, and you can see the geothermal landscape formed by volcanic activity. Walking slowly along the path, you can observe geothermal vents up close, which are very representative natural attractions in Hokkaido.

This route has a clear rhythm and rich content, but it is not too rushed. It is suitable for travelers who come to Hokkaido for the first time and want to experience a variety of natural scenery in one day. Round trip from Sapporo city, transportation arrangement is simple and safe.