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Sapporo Noboribetsu & Otaru Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Sapporo Noboribetsu & Otaru Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Toyama Prefecture
€65.19/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: The activity cannot follow the itinerary If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued Refunds can't be issued for any participants who are late by 0 minutes or more Be aware that the approval of reschedules, amendments or refunds are subject to availability The activity will be cancelled if there is not a minimum of 4 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund
  • Live tour guide: Chinese, English
  • Transport: Bus
  • Admission: Hell Valley, Oyunuma (closed in winter), Eight Views of Lake Toya, Lake Toya Observation Deck, Otaru Canal, Beiichi Whistle Glass Museum, Music Box Museum

Not included: Meals; Admission; Extra fees; Gears & Equipment; Tax & discounts; Insurance

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Overview

Special note: This activity does not include meal points. Please bring your own lunch. We apologize for any inconvenience. This is a high-contrast route that packages Hokkaido's raw volcanic energy, lake scenery, and romantic snow country cities into one trip, from awe-inspiring to healing. Each stop is highly picturesque and emotionally impactful ❄️🌋. The journey begins with the most powerful Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley). With white smoke billowing and sulfur odors permeating, the barren volcanic valley feels like entering another world, truly experiencing the power of the earth still breathing. Underfoot are volcanic remains formed tens of thousands of years ago, and before your eyes are constantly erupting steam. Any photo taken here is a highly impactful, apocalyptic blockbuster. Continue to Oyunuma (closed in winter), where boiling sulfur springs churn at the bottom of the lake, yellow sulfur balls float on the surface, and hot steam rises into the cold air, creating Hokkaido's unique scene of cold and heat colliding 🔥. Afterwards, head to the Lake Toya area, where the scenery instantly switches to vastness and tranquility. The lake water is clear and calm, surrounded by mountains, making it one of Japan's northernmost non-freezing lakes. From multiple observation decks, Lake Nakajima, Mount Yotei, Showa Shinzan, and Mount Usu are all visible, with distinct layers and expansive views, perfect for capturing grand landscape photos 📷. At Showa Shinzan, you can see a still "growing" active volcano up close, with its reddish-brown body constantly emitting white smoke, reminding people that the geology here is still changing. The adjacent Bear Ranch offers a completely different relaxed atmosphere, where adorable Hokkaido brown bears stand up and wave to visitors, creating a strong contrast and adding a touch of cuteness and fun to the itinerary 🐻. As night falls, arrive at Otaru, a city full of European charm. Red brick warehouses, a quietly flowing canal, and dim streetlights together form a romantic backdrop, making any stroll feel like a movie scene. The glass craft museum and music box museum are exquisite and dreamy, and the winter-limited Otaru Snow Light Path is the peak of atmosphere—snowy night, candlelight, and canal reflections make people unconsciously slow down ✨. This route uses the wildness of volcanoes, the tranquility of lakes, and the romance of snow country cities to piece together a travel scroll that captures the soul of Hokkaido.

Highlights

Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley): A volcanic crater跡, with smoking sulfur springs and barren landscapes that create a hellish and bizarre scene.
O-yunuma: A volcanic crater跡, 130-degree sulfur spring, and the smoky yellow spherical sulfur landscape by the lake are particularly eye-catching.
Lake Toya: A caldera lake with clear waters. The beautiful scenery around the lake includes Showa Shinzan and a bear ranch, creating picturesque scenery.
Showa Shinzan and Bear Ranch: A young volcano and a ranch where brown bears are raised. The brown bears are adorable, and the history of volcanic activity is deeply moving.
Otaru: An old canal street, glass crafts, and a music box museum. The Snow Light Path in winter creates a romantic snow scene.

What's included

Live tour guide: Chinese, English
Transport: Bus
Admission: Hell Valley, Oyunuma (closed in winter), Eight Views of Lake Toya, Lake Toya Observation Deck, Otaru Canal, Beiichi Whistle Glass Museum, Music Box Museum

What's not included

Meals
Admission
Extra fees
Gears & Equipment
Tax & discounts
Insurance
Showa Shinzan and Bear Farm
Special arrangement
Services vary based on customer selection

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

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Please be especially aware: The total activity time for sightseeing in the Lake Toya area and the Bear Ranch is approximately 120 minutes, including travel time between attractions. According to Japanese law, the vehicle usage time cannot exceed 10 hours. Therefore, the tour guide may adjust the itinerary according to the actual situation of the day. Thank you for your understanding. To ensure your smooth travel, please be sure to confirm the meeting point. Once it is determined, please avoid temporary changes. If you fail to board the bus due to changes in the meeting point for personal reasons, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding. Please be aware: As this activity is a group tour, guests of other languages may be traveling with you in the same vehicle. Thank you for your understanding. We will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before departure to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day. Please check it in time. Emails may be mistakenly placed in the trash. If it is peak season, the email sending time may be delayed. Thank you for your understanding. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email. If you use WeChat, you can proactively add the tour guide account in the email. We will do our best to arrange seating needs, but since this trip is a carpool tour, seat allocation mainly follows the principle of first come, first served. If you have special needs, please inform us in the remarks and we will do our best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day. We hope to get your understanding and tolerance, thank you for your consideration. Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the itinerary on the same day. If losses are caused due to delays, our company will not be liable. Thank you for your understanding. During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be earlier or slightly delayed. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification the day before departure. Please prepare in advance at that time. Since one/two-day tours are carpool itineraries, please be sure to arrive at the meeting point or scenic spot on time. No refunds will be given for overdue arrivals. Any accidental expenses and responsibilities incurred due to lateness shall be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding. In the event of severe weather or other force majeure factors, the park may adjust the operation time of amusement facilities or program performance times without prior notice, and may even cancel the operation and performance of some projects. Thank you for your understanding. This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. To ensure your safety, staff have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day. The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather reasons, etc.), the tour guide may, without reducing the attractions in the itinerary, reasonably adjust the order of play in light of the actual situation and with the consent of the guests. Each guest can bring one piece of luggage for free. Please note it in the "Special Needs" section when placing the order. If you bring it temporarily without notifying us one day in advance, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the car and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. We will arrange different models according to the actual number of people traveling. We cannot specify the model. Thank you for your understanding. During group tours, you cannot leave the group early or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be regarded as a voluntary abandonment and no refund will be given. You shall be responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group or leaving the group. Thank you for your understanding. Seasonal limited activities (such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flowering periods, illuminations, fireworks displays, snow scenery sightseeing, hot spring season, festive activities, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather or other force majeure factors, and specific arrangements may be adjusted. Therefore, please refer to the official notification. If we do not receive an official notice to cancel the event, we will arrange it according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special activities cannot meet expectations, no refund will be given. Please be aware.
[Departure] Meet-up time is 08:10, meet-up point is Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS boarding area [Departure] Meet-up time is 08:00, meet-up point is Sapporo Subway Odori Station Exit 31 [Attraction/Experience] 1 hr(s) Guided-Prided Free entry Hell Valley, Oyunuma (closed in winter) [Attraction/Experience] 1 hr(s) Guided-Prided Admission Not Included Lake Toya area (including transportation time within the attractions) [Attraction/Experience] 20 min(s) Guided-Prided Free entry Eight Views of Lake Toya, Lake Toya Observation Deck [Attraction/Experience] 1 hr(s) 30 min(s) Guided-Prided Free entry Otaru Canal, Beiichi Whistle Glass Museum, Music Box Museum [Return] 18:30 - 19:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS boarding area, address: Kita 7 Jo Nishi 3 Chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City. The return time is the estimated time of arrival. Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time is greatly affected by traffic and weather conditions. Please do not book any activities after the day's itinerary, as the operator will not be liable for any losses caused by delays.
Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Other Reminders 【Notice for Elderly and Pregnant Tourists】 If the registrant is an elder aged 70 or above, or a pregnant woman, to ensure your safety and rights, a liability waiver must be signed. Please make a note in the "Special Requirements" field when placing your order, and we will send the agreement document via email after receiving your order. Please sign and return a photo of the signed document in advance to complete the registration process. [Baggage Regulations] Each traveler may carry 1 piece of luggage free of charge (carry-on size recommended). Please specify this in the "Special Requirements" field when booking. If luggage is carried temporarily without one day's prior notice, it may cause overcrowding in the vehicle and affect safety. The tour guide reserves the right to refuse boarding, and fees will not be refunded. 【Infant Travel Notice】 If there is an infant under 3 years old traveling with you who does not occupy a seat, please be sure to make a note when booking. Even if they do not occupy a seat, they must be included in the vehicle's approved passenger capacity. If not informed in advance, the tour guide has the right to refuse boarding. 【Notification Time and Method】 We will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 on the day before your trip, informing you of the guide and vehicle information. The email may be mistaken for spam, so please check carefully. In peak season or special circumstances, the email sending time may be delayed, and the last email sent will prevail. [Meeting and Late Arrival Instructions] This is a carpooling trip, so please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Late arrivals cannot be waited for or refunded. Any responsibilities and costs incurred as a result will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding. 【Vehicle Type and Co-traveler Language Explanation】 We will arrange the vehicle type based on the number of people on the day, and it is not possible to specify the vehicle type. Please be aware that you may be traveling in the same vehicle with guests who speak other languages during the trip. 【Meeting Point Confirmation】 Please be sure to confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you are unable to board the vehicle due to a change in the meeting point for personal reasons, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding. [Departure Time May Be Adjusted] During peak tourist season or in special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or delayed. The specific time will be based on the email notification from the previous day. Please prepare in advance. [Seat Arrangement Instructions] For carpool tours, seat arrangements are generally on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special requests, please note them when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. However, the final arrangement is subject to the guide's on-site dispatch. [Explanation of Itinerary Adjustment] Due to Japan's strict control over the operating hours of vehicles, the attractions, transportation, and停留时间 (stay duration) included in the itinerary will be flexibly arranged according to the actual situation on the day. In case of special circumstances such as traffic jams or weather changes, the tour guide will reasonably adjust the order or reduce some attractions after consulting the majority of opinions. Your cooperation is appreciated. 【Explanation of not leaving the group midway】 The itinerary is a group tour activity, and you cannot leave the group midway or without authorization. If you choose to leave the group midway, the remaining itinerary will be considered voluntarily forfeited, and no fees will be refunded. Any risks or responsibilities arising from leaving the group will be borne by the individual. 【End time is for reference only】 The return period is the estimated arrival time. Due to the long journey, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the trip ends. Our company will not be liable for any losses incurred due to delays. 【Small Group Explanation】If there are fewer guests traveling, we will arrange for a smaller vehicle. Please note that due to the longer travel time, the small vehicles used may not be as comfortable as large buses, and the interior space is limited. To ensure a pleasant riding experience for all passengers, please do not bring large luggage (such as large suitcases). Additionally, drivers for small group and private car services prioritize safe driving, and the commentary provided along the way may be more concise compared to large groups; your understanding is appreciated. We recommend that you fully assess whether the trip format meets your personal needs before booking. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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