Hokkaido: Lake Toya Noboribetsu Tour From Sapporo

Marvel at the magnificence and wonder of nature on this day trip to Lake Toya. Start by heading to Lake Toya, which is known for its rounded shape and clear waters. The lake is surrounded by majestic volcanic mountains and has a small green island in the center. Next, head to Noboribetsu Jigokudani, where you'll see the entire area filled with steam and sulfur, volcanic fountains and hot springs gushing out, and colorful mineral deposits scattered on the ground. The trail follows an area filled with sulfur gas, allowing you to observe the fiery scene of nature up close. Finally, Shikotsu-Toya National Park offers even more natural scenery, with lakes, forests, and mountains interweaving into a painting. The entire journey perfectly combines natural scenery with wonderful geological wonders, giving you unparalleled visual and sensory enjoyment.

1. 1

   Lake Toya

   3 hours

   Lake Toya (Touyako) is located in the southwest of Hokkaido and belongs to Shikotsu-Toya National Park. In the early 20th century, volcanic eruptions were frequent, and this lake was formed after it sank. The lake surface will not freeze in winter. It is the northernmost non-freezing lake in Japan, and the lake water ripples all year round.(Including the time spent on the SUV)

2. 2

   Stop 2

   2 hours

   It is a crater relic in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, Japan, adjacent to Lake Toya. After the volcanic eruption, a strange valley was formed by molten rock; the gray and brown rock layers plus a lot of geothermal heat erupted from the ground, forming a special volcanic topography. There are more than a dozen hot springs here, each with its own characteristics, some are hydrogen sulfide water, some are salt water, and some contain iron. In particular, Noboribetsu Onsen, which is provided with water by Jigokudani, is about 200 meters above sea level and is a hot spring resort surrounded by primeval forests.

3. 3

   Showa Shinzan Kumabokujo

   2 hours

   Showa Shinzan is located in Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido, Japan, and belongs to Shikotsu-Toya National Park. It is formed by the accumulation of volcanic rocks from volcanic eruptions.

4. 4

   Lake Shikotsu

   3 hours

   It is a freshwater lake located in Chitose City, Hokkaido. It is the second deepest lake in Japan and the eighth largest lake in terms of area. The water of Lake Shikotsu is pure, with an underwater visibility of more than 20 meters. There are many wild birds living on the lakeside, which is a popular local eco-tourism spot. There is a bear ranch on the nearby Sifangling, which raises more than 200 precious brown bears. Visitors can feed them freely and take photos in the park.(Including the time spent on the SUV)

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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