15 Best Full-Day Tours near Noboribetsu Hell Valley

Hell Valley is often the last stop of a long day south of Sapporo, and late afternoon suits it; as the air cools, the steam off the crater floor thickens.

1.Popular Noboribetsu Must-Visit Day Tour in Hokkaido: Lake Toya & Showa-shinzan & Hell Valley & Lake Shikotsu Illumination (Optional Snowmobile Experience, Multiple Routes Available)

See Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Hokkaido’s volcanic scenery on a guided day trip from Sapporo, with winter options and extra costs to plan for.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“This was my first time on this day tour. The day before the tour, I received a friendly WhatsApp reminder from our tour leader, Xiao Hong, detailing the meeting time, location, and recommended attire. On the day of departure, the tour leader provided thorough explanations…”

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2.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) + Showa Shinzan + Lake Toya Day Trip (Sapporo/Lake Toya Departure)

See Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya and Hokkaido’s volcanic sights on a guided Sapporo day trip, with seasonal routes and optional Mt. Usu ropeway.

★ 4.8

“A good day trip for those who doesnt drive. Covered many locations that are not possible to travel without driving. Tour guide Oscar was fabulous, funny and helpful. He speaks English, Mandarin and Japanese very fluently.”

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3.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Must-Visit One-Day Tour | Lake Toya Observation Deck & Lake Toya Onsen Pier & Lake Hill Farm & Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch & Noboribetsu Hell Valley One-Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)

Review of a Sapporo day tour to Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan and Noboribetsu Hell Valley, with seasonal stops, costs and practical tips.

★ 4.8

“This tour route features a wonderful variety of attractions. The views of Mount Yotei and the Lake Toya Observatory are breathtaking, and the sulfur landscape of Hell Valley is truly stunning. It covers the best scenic spots in southern Hokkaido in a single day, making…”

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4.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Day Tour | Kyogoku Fuki-dashi Park, Lake Toya (Optional Snowmobile in Winter), Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch, Noboribetsu Jigokudani Day Tour | Departing from Sapporo

See Lake Toya, Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a Sapporo day tour, with an optional winter snowmobile ride.

★ 4.8

“Mila is a good guide who is fluent in Mandarin and Japanese. She also communicated well enough in English. This tour is basically a bus ride to the well planned out stops and is a great value. The spots were all very busy. My only…”

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5.Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Cape Chikyu Day Trip

Visit Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Cape Chikyu, Lake Toya and more on a guided Hokkaido day trip with multilingual guides and scallop lunch options.

★ 4.9

“Joe was our tour guide and he was so great! made the tour a memorable experience and was also very funny. Although the weather was out of our hands, still a great tour and amazing experience. Joe is also very knowledgeable and welcoming to everyone!”

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7.Hokkaido | Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley), Mount Usu Day Trip with Gourmet Food & Stunning Views | Depart from Sapporo

Compare Lake Toya, Mount Usu and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a 10-hour Sapporo tour, with multilingual guiding and optional lunch.

★ 4.8

“absolutely amazing trip today and a lovely helpful couple of guides (Mabel and Habi) to help us along the way. Lake farm hill and the most delicious gelato, Lake Toya and Mount Uzu were breathtaking and stunning. so glad we choose this trip.”

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8.Romantic Hokkaido Noboribetsu Day Trip | Lake Toya Observatory (optional snowmobiling in winter) + Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch + Lake Hill Farm + Noboribetsu Hell Valley (Departing from Sapporo)

Review this Sapporo day trip to Lake Toya, Lake Hill Farm, Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch and Noboribetsu Hell Valley, with winter snowmobiling optional.

★ 4.7

“it was a fun trip. the tour guide was so friendly, helpful and so informative, and we tried riding snowmobile for the first time, fun and the view is beautiful. local ice cream must try! next better prepare food or bento bcs there's only 1…”

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10.Classic one-day tour of Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch, and Otaru | Departure from Sapporo

See Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch and Otaru in one long day from Sapporo, with round-trip transport and a guide.

★ 4.7

“Thank you, Ms. Zhou Lijia, for guiding our group. You were very responsible with your bilingual explanations throughout the trip, which must have been quite tiring given the long drive. Jigokudani (Hell Valley) offers a spectacular volcanic landscape, similar to what you might find in…”

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11.One-day tour of Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu & Lake Toya Fireworks Festival & Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido

See Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Showa-Shinzan and more on a long day tour from Sapporo, with seasonal fireworks and ice festival options.

★ 4.9

“Thank you to our tour guide, Aoki, for the professional tour. Not only did Aoki provide information about the attractions, but also helped group members take photos, always with a bright smile, and carefully attended to the needs of every guest. Thank you for making…”

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12.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Selected Day Tour: Lake Toya, Jigokudani, Showa-shinzan, Lake Shikotsu Illumination (Optional Snowmobile Experience, Multiple Routes Available)

Compare Hokkaido’s Lake Toya, bear ranch and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a guided day trip from Sapporo, with winter snowmobiling and ice-festival options.

★ 4.7

“The Sapporo tour was a very enjoyable and well-organized experience, offering a great balance of sightseeing and comfort throughout the day. The itinerary covered key attractions efficiently, allowing plenty of time to take in the scenery without feeling rushed. Everything ran on schedule, which made…”

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15.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Day Tour | Lake Toya (Optional Snowmobile in Winter) & Lake Hill Farm & Showa Shinzan & Jigokudani (Hell Valley) & Fukiidashi Park (Matsusui Park) | Multiple Itineraries Available

Compare this Sapporo day tour’s hot springs, crater lake views, spring water and Hell Valley, with a winter snowmobile option and practical timing tips.

★ 5.0

“We were very lucky to have tour guide Xiao Hong, who happened to be Taiwanese. He introduced us to the history of Hokkaido and the scenery along the way. More importantly, he speaks Mandarin, English, and Korean. The only minor drawback might be the long…”

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