Rich in Unspoiled Nature, Harmony with Natural Environs Steeped in Eternal History
Options
①Standard Plan (Without Tickets of Ropeway and Bear Ranch)
② Bus Tour with the Bear Ranch Ticket & the Usuzan Ropeway Ticket【MOST Valued】
The Highlight
- The allure of Jigokudani (Hell Valley) lies in its dramatic volcanic landscape.
- The charm of Lake Toya Onsen town lies in its tranquil lakeside, rejuvenating hot springs foot bath.
- Choose your favorite way to spend your time at Showa Shinzan with great value options
The Experience
The autumn foliage season is around October, and the snow season is from November to March.
Departure Confirmed: 28th NOV, 7th/12th/19th/24th DEC, 9th/25th JAN, 1st/2nd/8th/11th/15th/22th FEB, 3th APR, 15th MAY
Noboribetsu Jigokudani, also known as Hell Valley, is a famous volcanic valley located in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. It is renowned for its otherworldly landscape of steaming vents, sulfurous streams, and rugged terrain. Visitors can explore walking paths amidst the geothermal activity.
Lake Toya Onsen Town Lake Toya Onsen is celebrated for its serene setting alongside Lake Toya, one of the country's most picturesque caldera lakes. The onsen town is where visitors can unwind in mineral-rich hot spring foot baths while enjoying breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. It's a perfect destination for relaxation and rejuvenation amidst nature's beauty.
Showa-shinzan
It is a volcano that has been certified as a "UNESCO Global Geopark" in many categories, and is also called the Miracle Mountain'' due to its unusual origin.
Showa-shinzan Bear Farm (Optional) A popular spot where you can meet powerful bears, mainly brown bears. You can feed them apples and cookies and be soothed by the cute behavior of the cubs.
Usuzan Ropeway (Optional) Enjoy a 6-minute walk in the air while taking in the spectacular views from Lake Toya to Mt. Yotei. At the Mt. USU Terrace at the summit station, which opened in 2021, you can now relax and enjoy the spectacular view from a sofa or cafe.
Silo observation deck
A spectacular view point with a panoramic view of the sparkling blue Lake Toya. The most popular item at the souvenir shop is Silo Observatory's original Toyako Caramel Pudding'', which has a sweet caramel flavor and a smooth, creamy texture.
We recommend a plan that includes tickets to the bear farm and Mt. Usu Ropeway! You can purchase them on-site, but you can save money by purchasing them at the time of booking your tour!
【Information about tour operator】 Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. Address Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN Registration Number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
【Information about tour】 Place of departure and destination： Noboribetsu, Toya number of days of travel：1 day means of transportation： BUS name of bus company： Not Decided meals： NOT INCLUDED Minimum number of passengers to operate：20 Number of GUIDE：1
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Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- *In winter, the sun sets earlier and there are fewer walkable areas due to snow, so the length of stay at each stop may be adjusted by 10 to 15 minutes.
- 08:10Meet at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo
- 08:30Departure
- 10:30Jigokudani (30 mins)
- 12:00Lake Toya Onsen Town (90 mins/75 mins in winter) * Lunch is not included in the tour fee, Please have and pay for a lunch by yourself. * There is a foot bath that you can enjoy high quality hot spring.
- Showa-shinzan (110 mins/ 95 mins in winter) ▶Standard Plan: Feel free to explore Showa-shinzan! ▶Plan with tickets: The guide will take you to the Usuzan Ropeway and the Bear Ranch accordingly.
- Usuzan Ropeway (Optional)
- At the end of the Usuzan Ropeway, there is a relaxing viewspot with cafe and sofa.
- Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch (Optional)
- 16:10Silo Observatory / Lake Toya (20 mins) * In winter season, we won't stop by Silo Observatory due to earlier sun set. Alternatively, we will stop at Nakayama Pass Road station as a break point.
- 18:30Arrive at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
Free for children aged 0 - 3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats. If they wish to use a seat, please apply as a child.
【About the tour】
- Itinerary may change due to weather and road conditions.
- It is possible to bring in suitcases, but we may refuse to bring in too large items. We are not responsible for any loss of your own luggage.
- There are other passengers on the bus, so please refrain from talking in a loud voice.
- There is no toilet on the bus.
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- After the tour has started, no refunds will be made even if the facility is closed.
- If the minimum number of participants (15) is not reached 3 days prior to the scheduled date, the tour may be cancelled on that date. In this case, we will contact you to offer you an alternative date or, if it does not work out for you, we will refund your money.
*Please note that depending on the situation, the bus may be a small bus, microbus, minibus, or van.
・If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us below. Email: spk-inbound@his-world.com
Important Booking Information
- There will be no refunds if it is determined that it is difficult to continue the tour due to weather or other factors after the tour has started.
- There is no rental of umbrellas in case of rain. Please bring your own.
- Please do not enter the restricted area.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)