On this full-day tour from Sapporo, you'll get to explore Hokkaido. The first stop will be Noboribetsu, where you will see Jigokudani, a volcanic crater with boiling sulfuric hot springs and volcanic steam plumes. Next, you'll head to Lake Toyako, a volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Here you will have two hours of free time for lunch and shopping. You'll then make your way to Showa Shinzan, an active volcano. Here, you'll have the chance to visit a bear farm that is home to 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears, and you'll get to feed them. The tour then stops at Lake Touyako Observatory, followed by the port town of Otaru, where you will visit Kitaichi Glass and Otaru Music Box Museum.
Why visit
- Two hours of free time to explore Shikotsu-Toya National Park
- Chance to see and feed Hokkaido brown bears at bear farm
- Opportunity to see the active volcanic activity at Jigokudani
- Visit to Kitaichi Glass to see the famous glass arts and crafts
What's included
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off
- Driver-guide
- Service fee
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Restrictions
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity starts.
- A minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to go ahead. In case the number is not reached, you will be suggested with a new date or full refund option.
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Please check your email a day before the tour for important information and updates from the tour provider.
Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached.
Latecomers or no-shows will not be refunded.
Please refer to the official Yukiakarinomichi website for the specific schedule of the Otaru Snow Light Path Festival.
The itinerary or schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions or for other reasons. It is advisable that you do not have other activities planned for the end of the tour.