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Explore Hokkaido’s volcanic scenery on a private car tour from Sapporo to Lake Toya and Noboribetsu. This route is ideal for travelers who want to see a different side of Hokkaido beyond the city: caldera lake views, steaming volcanic valleys, hot-spring landscapes, mountain air, and dramatic nature shaped by eruptions. Around Lake Toya, enjoy wide water views, peaceful lakeside scenery, and photo stops with mountains in the background. At Showa Shinzan and the Mt. Usu Ropeway area, guests can see active volcanic landforms and may take the ropeway at their own expense if time and operation allow. In Noboribetsu, walk through Jigokudani Hell Valley, where steam vents, sulfur smells, rugged rocks, and hot-spring atmosphere create one of Hokkaido’s most memorable natural scenes. Please contact us 24 hours before departure with pickup details, group size, luggage, preferred stops, and requests. If no custom request is received, the standard Lake Toya and Noboribetsu route applies.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from hotels, accommodations, stations, or agreed pickup points within the selected Sapporo service area. Please provide the exact pickup address, hotel name, building name, entrance details, pickup time, passenger count, luggage count if any, and a reachable phone number or WhatsApp after booking.
For hotel pickup, please wait in the hotel lobby or at the main entrance at the scheduled pickup time. For apartment or private accommodation pickup, please provide the full address and entrance instructions. For station pickup, please provide the station name, preferred exit, and meeting details in advance.
Please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour start time with your preferred route and any special requests. If no preferred itinerary is received at least 24 hours before departure, the tour will follow the standard Lake Toya and Noboribetsu highlights route.
The driver will wait up to 30 minutes free from the scheduled pickup time. Waiting time beyond 30 minutes or tour overtime beyond the selected duration may require an extra fee of JPY 5,000 per hour.
Please keep your phone or WhatsApp reachable on the tour day. Pickup and drop-off points may be adjusted if stopping or parking is restricted by hotel, station, traffic, snow conditions, or local regulations.
Please provide the exact passenger count and luggage quantity after booking. Luggage space depends on the selected vehicle, passenger count, and suitcase size. If actual passengers or luggage exceed the selected option capacity, a larger vehicle or additional vehicle may be required, subject to availability and extra cost.
Itinerary
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Nakayama Pass (Nakayama Toge) is a scenic mountain pass located between Sapporo and Lake Toya in Hokkaido. It is well known as a popular rest stop offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Yotei, often called “Ezo Fuji” for its resemblance to Mount Fuji. The area is especially beautiful in winter, when the landscape is covered in snow. Visitors often stop here to enjoy the fresh mountain air, take photos, and try local specialties at the roadside station.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Lake Toya
Lake Toya is a beautiful volcanic caldera lake located in southern Hokkaido, Japan. Known for its crystal-clear water and year-round scenic beauty, it is one of the few lakes in Japan that never freezes, even in winter. Surrounded by mountains including the active Mount Usu, Lake Toya offers stunning views, relaxing hot spring resorts, and seasonal highlights such as cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, and summer fireworks over the lake. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and travelers seeking a peaceful retreat in Hokkaido.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Showa Shinzan is a young volcanic lava dome located near Lake Toya in Hokkaido, Japan. It was formed between 1943 and 1945 during intense volcanic activity of Mount Usu, making it one of Japan’s newest mountains. The reddish-brown mountain is still geothermally active, with steam vents visible from the surface. Today, Showa Shinzan is a popular sightseeing spot known for its unique landscape and dramatic volcanic history, attracting visitors interested in geology and nature.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Jigokudani
Jigokudani, also known as Hell Valley, is a dramatic volcanic valley located in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido. Formed by volcanic activity, the area features steaming vents, bubbling hot springs, and sulfurous streams that create an otherworldly landscape. Boardwalk trails allow visitors to walk safely through the valley and experience the powerful geothermal activity up close. Jigokudani is also the main source of Noboribetsu’s famous hot spring waters, making it one of the region’s most iconic natural attractions.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Oyunuma is a steaming sulfur pond located in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido. Formed by volcanic activity, this hot water pond reaches temperatures of around 50°C and continuously releases steam, creating a dramatic geothermal landscape. The hot spring water from Oyunuma flows into a nearby natural foot bath stream, where visitors can enjoy a relaxing outdoor foot soak surrounded by nature. It is a popular stop for those exploring Noboribetsu’s famous volcanic valley and hot spring area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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