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Not included: Admission to Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch: Adults (junior high school students and above) JPY 1,000, Children (6 years old and above) JPY 500; Admission to Lake Toya Snowmobile Experience: Single snowmobile fee is 15,000 JPY per person per hour, double snowmobile is 20,000 JPY per person per hour.; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses
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Hokkaido Snowfield Exploration Tour | Volcanic Wonders, Cute Bear Interactions, Ranch Scenery, Snowfield Gallop In the winter of Hokkaido, a journey combining volcanic wonders, animal interactions, and snowfield exploration is quietly unfolding. Starting from Sapporo, the first stop is the historic Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley), a crater relic formed by a volcanic eruption over ten thousand years ago. The landscape, with a diameter of about 450 meters, still spews white smoke, and the air is filled with a strong sulfurous smell, as if one is in a mysterious hellish world. In winter, Jigokudani is covered in pristine white snow, where steaming heat and ice intertwine to create a unique scene. Next, we head to Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. This new mountain, born from a volcanic eruption, is still growing, with its reddish-brown body occasionally emitting white smoke, creating an extraordinary spectacle. The bear ranch is home to hundreds of Hokkaido brown bears, and visitors can observe their charmingly clumsy appearance up close. They can also personally feed them biscuits or apples, and can't help but smile when they see the bears stand up and wave. A brief stop at Lake Hill Farm on the shores of Lake Toya. This highland ranch not only offers excellent views of Mount Yotei and Lake Toya but is also famous for its handmade ice cream made from its own fresh milk. The rich and smooth taste is unforgettable. On a clear day, the ranch, lake, and snow-capped mountains intertwine to form a quiet and moving winter painting. The highlight of the trip is the snowmobile experience at Lake Toya (Closed January 1-3). Galloping across the vast snowfields and by the lake, feeling the roar of the engine and the howl of the cold wind, each acceleration is like a deep conversation with winter. If the experience is not possible due to weather conditions, we will go to the Lake Toya Sairo Observatory, which is the best place to photograph panoramic views of the lake islands, Mount Yotei, Showa Shinzan, Mount Usu, and more. The full-day itinerary includes the awe of volcanoes and geothermal activity, the warmth of animals and ranches, and the adrenaline rush brought by speed and snowscapes. The diverse charm of Hokkaido in winter unfolds layer by layer on this trip, from sight to taste, from tranquility to passion, all making for unforgettable memories.