Sapporo: Hokkaido Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Otaru Full-Day Tour

Sapporo: Hokkaido Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Otaru Full-Day Tour

Sapporo

Noboribetsu Jigokudani

Lake Toya (Toyako)

Otaru City

[Pick-up]

Bus tours depart from Sapporo Oriental Hotel at 7:30 am or from Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal at 8:00 am.

[9:30]

Noboribetsu (about 60 minutes)

It's Hokkaido, JapanNoboribetsu CityThe remains of a volcanic crater near Lake Toya, formed about 10,000 years ago, there is a place about 450 metres in diameter that still spews white smoke, no grass grows and a strong smell of sulphur.NoboribetsuHell Valley got its name because it looks like being in hell.

Noboribetsu Hell Valley

It's Hokkaido, JapanNoboribetsu CityThe remains of a volcanic crater nearLake Toya, formed about 10,000 years ago, there is a place about 450 metres in diameter that still spews white smoke, with no grass growing and a strong smell of sulphur.NoboribetsuHell Valley got its name because it looks like being in hell.(Normal departures in winter)

OyunumaIt is the remains of an explosive crater formed when Mount Hiyori erupted. A sulphur spring of about 130 degrees erupts from the bottom of the pond. It is the source of hot spring water for the major hot spring hotels in Noboribetsu. There is an observation deck from which you can see the steaming lake in front of you. You can also walk to the lake to experience it up close. Walking around the lake, you can not only smell the smell of sulphur, but also see the source of the hot springs, which are always smoking and foaming. The yellow sulphur balls floating on the lake are particularly striking, and the scenic spots are closed in winter for road construction.

To experience the outdoor footbath, you have to walk a long mountain road, and the mountain road is relatively primitive. It must be to protect the original ecology, but the scenery is worth the trip. Scenic spots are closed due to road reasons in winter.

[12:00]

Lake Toya Sightseeing Tour (Approx. 120 minutes, including a free lunch break, the order of the tour may change depending on traffic conditions, pick-up and drop-off times, and length of stay)

Showa Shinzan and Bear Ranch (60 minutes): ShowaDecember 28, 1943,Lake ToyaA strong earthquake occurred near Mt. Usu. results in involcanic eruptions, causing the ground to rise rapidly to form a high mountain. Volcanic activity As of 10 September, Showa 20 (1945), there were 17 relatively active volcanic activities during the two-year period. To commemorate this volcanic activity, this new volcanic mountain of 398 metres was declared a special natural monument in 1957 and named Showa Shinzan. It is still a growing 'new mountain' and white smoke can still be seen constantly erupting from the reddish-brown mountains.

The Bear Ranch, located near the entrance to 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 the brown bears at the bear farm. When they see the food, the brown bears stand up and wave cutely to the tourists. They are naive and very sweet. 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 yourself.

The eight scenic spots of Lake Toya and zero contact with the beautiful scenery (10 minutes)：Touyako, a freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido, Japan.calderalake. It is about 10 kilometres in diameter, almost circular, and covers an area of 70.72 square kilometres. The circumference is 50 kilometres. The deepest point is 180.0 metres. The average depth of the water 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 Observation Deck (10 min): Freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido, Japan. Near Uchiura Bay. Part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Caldera Lake. It is about 10 kilometres in diameter, almost circular, and covers an area of 70.72 square kilometres. Circumference is 50 kilometres. The deepest point is 180.0 metres. The average depth of the water 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 pictures of Lake Toya. From here you can see all the natural scenery around Lake Toya, such as Lake Island, Mount Yotei, Showa Shinzan and Mount Usu.

[16:30]

Otaru (about 90 minutes, free dinner time)

Visit Japan's only European-style place where you can stroll the old canal streets with your family and friends. Surrounded by red brick and grey tile warehouses dating back to the Meiji era, the tranquillity of the canals creates a leisurely atmosphere. The [Beiyi Shaozi Glass Museum] is famous for its glass workshop, where you can see exquisite and diverse glass crafts; the [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 LETAO cheesecake and other local specialities.

During the lighting period, go to Otaru Snow Lantern Road (about ten days in early February each year, lighting time is 17:00-21:00). For the exact time in 2020, please visit the official website http://yukiakarinomichi.org/

Every winter around February, Otaru in the north welcomes the season of snow that falls thousands of miles away. Glass floats (floating balls), which used to be tied to fishing nets, float on the Otaru canal. Candles are lit in the floats and they float on the waves. The charming candlelight shines on the mirror-like water of the canal, and the snow-covered scenery creates the most beautiful and romantic scene in Otaru in winter.

[18:00]

Return to Sapporo city and end the day's trip happily!

[18:45]

Arrive at departure point: Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal/Sapporo Oriental Hotel

• Meals not included
• Hotel not included
• 18:45 Return to Sapporo city.The return time is for reference only.
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  • The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.