Hokkaido Wonders: Hell Valley & Lake Toya Tour

Discover Hokkaido’s wonders in one day: Hell Valley, Lake Toya, and Otaru. Join our guided tour for an unforgettable adventure from Sapporo.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jigokudani - Jigokudani, often called “Hell Valley,” is a geothermal region in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, renowned for its striking volcanic scenery. It features steaming vents, boiling sulfuric ponds, and hot water streams, creating an eerie, almost otherworldly look. The name “Jigokudani” means “Hell Valley,” reflecting the bubbling, sulfuric…
What's Included
  • Round-trip transfers
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Showa Shinzan and Bear Ranch. (Around 5$)
  • Other personal expenses
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Experience the wonders of Hokkaido on an exciting full-day excursion from Sapporo. Discover the dramatic volcanic scenery of Noboribetsu Hell Valley, shaped by geothermal forces, and visit the tranquil Oyunuma Pond. Enjoy leisure time at Lake Toya, a breathtaking caldera lake located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, and observe the active Showa Shinzan…

Location
Sapporo Station North Square
Meet up at Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Terminal, address: Kitashichijo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City. Please arrive at the location 10 minutes before the departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Waicheng_s
May 17, 2025
Enjoyable trip - Ms Sophia is fluent in both Mandarin & English and is able give good recommendations on which shop & what to buy. The driver is careful & able to keep us safe throughout the trip. Duration allocated is short but enough to give an overview of the places for a first timer.
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Harounz130
Apr 25, 2025
Very nice day - Excellent guide who listened to our questions as well as our requests. Thanks to the driver also for driving us during this long day.
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Martin_h
Apr 14, 2025
Overall it was nice, the... - Overall it was nice, the travel Guide have been very helpful and provided information on the area. Too bad it rained that day so we did not stay longer at Toya Lake. Also we did not have a chance to cruise the Otaru Canal due to rains.
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Brandon_s
Apr 12, 2025
Not for Everyone - I'd say that given my experience, this tour can be a hit or miss, depending on what you are looking for. I primarily booked this tour with the understanding that there are A LOT of places in Hokkaido that are difficult to access by public transport alone. You do get to visit a fair amount of places, though I would have liked to have gone up the Showa Shinzan Rope Way. (From my understanding, the rope way does run on a very particular schedule, so I understand why it might be hard to fit in a tour of this type.) Strangely enough, my favourite part of this tour was not related to any of the places visited, but of the bus ride between Lake Toya and Otaru where you get to see a fairly spectacular view of Mt Yotei. It's unfortunate that there is actually no photo-op included for this mountain in particular. The actual "guiding" is quite minimal. Basically, you are dropped off at sites to explore freely with basic descriptions, though the tour guide is available to answer questions you have. As a result, you may need to go into this tour with some questions and a curious mind to get the most out of your experience.
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Ashley_t
May 31, 2025
Nice tour but uncomfortable - So this is just for fair warning I thought the reviews about the bus being small was exaggerated but they were in fact very small. There are a few seats that have no leg room at all. I was forced to sit in the fetal position. Other than that the tour was very nice. We got to see alot of beautiful sites. Our tour guide was very nice.
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Hugh_b
May 7, 2025
Not what we expected! Not a fan! - This is a long tour but each of the stops are quick. It was not what we thought we signed up for. The tranquil town they described was a tourist trap and very crowded. Our guides English was not clear and she always seemed in a hurry and not at all helpful. It would have been much better if we did not spend so much time on the bus. Maybe less stops and less bus time.
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Rodney_y
May 21, 2025
Guide was a sales person for the so called duty free shop - The bus was small quite uncomfortable. Our group was a mix of Chinese tourists and others and everyone was cordial. Our guide however was not very warm, she was really focused on her commissions at her so called "duty free" shop and trying to get us to purchase overpriced beauty products.
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Linda_m
Apr 18, 2025
I guess you get what you paid for. - The bus was the most uncomfortable I’ve ever ridden and being in it all day was not fun. Also, while being impressive that Sophia speaks 3 languages. It sounded like the Chinese visitors got a more detailed tour than the English and Japanese clients. And I could hardly hear her most of the time. I liked Sophia, I just wished we had an exclusively English tour and a more comfortable bus.
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Davideri5530wv
Jun 19, 2025
Cancelled tour - The tour was cancelled 5 hours prior to the departure, I’ve got a message at 3 am. While I understand the meaning of unforeseen circumstances I’d still appreciate at least 24 hours of notice, especially when I’m on holiday and everything is planned to a schedule
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Jeanpaul_m
May 18, 2025
Missed appointment - We waited in vain for our driver at the appointment and time indicated. We were unable to make the tour and we ask for a refund. Very poor service.
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From $120
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).