Noboribetsu & Lake Toya & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu Day Trip

What to expect

【Noboribetsu Hell Valley】 Hokkaido's representative volcanic geothermal site and the source of Noboribetsu Onsen, famous for its "hellish" spectacle of barren land, swirling smoke, and pervasive sulfur. It is an explosive crater about 450 meters in diameter formed by the eruption of Mount Hiyori. The valley is filled with countless fumaroles, spewing high-temperature gases and hot springs. This desolate landscape is reminiscent of hell, hence its name "Hell Valley." 【Mount Usu Ropeway】 Mount Usu is one of the world's active volcanoes, with four eruptions observed during the 100 years of the 20th century. You can experience the geological wonders of the volcano up close, enjoy 360° panoramic views of the lake and mountains, and witness the impressive eruption remnants. 【Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch】 Brown bears are the largest wild mammals in Hokkaido. At the bear ranch, you can feed the brown bears, and upon seeing food, they stand up and wave to visitors, looking adorable and charming. 【Lake Toya Lakeside】 Lake Toya's surface does not freeze even in winter, making it Japan's northernmost non-freezing lake, with clear waters flowing all year round. There are numerous lakeside hot spring ryokans where you can enjoy "snow-viewing hot springs"; the streets are dotted with free foot baths and hand baths. 【Mount Yotei】 Hokkaido's Mount Yotei is also known as "Ezo Fuji" because of its resemblance to Mount Fuji. It essentially looks like a smaller version of Mount Fuji. It is very majestic.