TRAVEL LAKE TOYA AND NOBORIBETSU

TOUR SUMMARY

Tour period : 2 Day Tour
Price per pax from ¥20,000

Below are some of famous tourist spots to visit in Noboribetsu and Lake Toya.
It is recommended to spend 2 days 1 night to visit both Noboribetsu and Lake Toya from Sapporo

Travel Itinerary

DAY 1 : Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) -> Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Village -> Noboribetsu Bear Park -> Usuzan Ropeway -> Lake Toya -> Hotel

Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)

Jigokudani is famous for its spectaculer hot steam vents, sulfurous streams and other volcanic activity.

From the valley, there are attractive walking trails through the wooded hills above Noboribetsu. If you follow them for about 20 to 30 minutes, you will get to Oyunuma, a sulfurous pond with a surface temperature of 50 degrees Celsius and a smaller, even hotter, mud pond nearby.

Flowing out of Oyunuma is a river called Oyunumagawa. Still hot, the river flows through the forest, making for an out-of-this-world sight. It is possible to follow the river for several hundred meters and enjoy a natural foot bath (ashiyu) along the way.

The autumn color season in Noboribetsu usually reaches its peak in mid October, adding further colors to the already spectacular scenery. During winter, some of the walking trails in the hills above the Jigokudani might not always be passable.


Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Village
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Village

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura is a history theme park highlighting the Edo Period, one of the most attractive era in Japanese history. Step back in time to enjoy traditional games, activities, theaters, street performances and more. The charm of ancient Japan is abundant as you mingle with the Ninja and Oiran courtesans so symbolic of the Edo Period.


Noboribetsu Bear Park
Noboribetsu Bear Park

You can see lots of bear here


Usuzan Ropeway
Usuzan Ropeway

The Usuzan Ropeway will bring you to Mt Usu summit. The upper station's observation deck offers panoramic views of Lake Toya and neighboring Showa Shinzan. From a second observation deck a short walk away, there are views of the ocean and Mount Usu's largest crater, which was formed in an eruption in 1977.


Lake Toya
Lake Toya

One of famous lake in Hokkaido. The area also offers many fishing, hiking, and camping opportunities.