Lake Toya is a round caldera lake with a forested island in the middle and active volcanoes on its south shore, and it doesn’t freeze in winter. Most tours pair it with Noboribetsu, about an hour away.
Compare volcanic Hell Valley, Lake Toya views and optional bear, ropeway or snow activities on this full-day trip from Sapporo.
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2,185 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $44.25
Visit Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Cape Chikyu and Hokkaido’s famous lakes on an affordable, guided day trip from Sapporo.
★ 4.8“The tour guide was very attentive, thoughtful, and experienced. I could really feel their dedication. I highly recommend this guide!”
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1,743 reviews10 hoursFrom $49.55
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.
★ 4.8“Our tour guide, Xiao Hong, was incredibly dedicated and spoke very clearly and methodically. During the drives, she kept quiet to allow everyone to rest. About 10-15 minutes before arriving at each attraction, she would thoroughly explain its history, origins, must-buy souvenirs, and must-visit spots.…”
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1,393 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.25
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“Lisa and Asanami-san were great! This tour was amazing! lots of place, comfortable, and unbelievable sights! These are the memories that will last a lifetime. Great value and will do this again in a different season (maybe winter).”
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732 reviewsFrom $44.25
See Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Mount Usu and more on a long Sapporo day trip, with practical advice on timing, costs and stops.
★ 4.8“the view was nice, ate like three ice creams. tour and driver was nice. she gave several good local recommendations that were quite practical”
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649 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $44.20
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 itinerary is solid; it is not luxurious by any means but it's a good value for money if you prioritize seeing many places quickly in one day. I wish the guide gave a background/history of the places (and what to see within each area)…”
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560 reviews10 hoursFrom $47.39
See Lake Shikotsu, Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya on a Sapporo day tour, ending with lakeside time and seasonal fireworks.
★ 4.5“This tour was fantastic! The timing was excellent, and the itinerary was well-paced. Our guide, Ella, was incredibly friendly, well-prepared, and provided very detailed explanations. It was a perfect trip!”
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374 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $47.39
Compare Hokkaido’s autumn valleys, Lake Toya and Showa Shinzan on a Sapporo day tour, with practical tips on timing, weather and value.
★ 4.7“Hanna is a knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guide. She explained the places in details, including where's the places to have for lunch. The places are so picturesque, exact postcard looks! the weather played an important factor too! Everything is great!”
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204 reviewsFrom $72.20
Spend a long Hokkaido day among Mount Yotei, Lake Toya, a dairy farm, hot springs, and summer fireworks, with Sapporo bus transport.
★ 4.7“Sister Chen did an amazing job with the tour. So much information and tips for shopping and eating. Even gave suggestions where to use clean toilet.”
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204 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $50.55
Discover Hokkaido’s natural beauty and cultural highlights on this 10-hour guided day tour from Sapporo, featuring Lake Toya, Hell Valley, and more.
★ 4.2“Our tour guide Mr. Shao is a very humorous and knowledgeable person. He made this bus trip very joyful. I will highly recommend this day trip to other people.”
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199 reviews10 hoursFrom $62by YH International Travel co.,Ltd
See Lake Toya, Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a Sapporo day tour, with an optional winter snowmobile ride.
★ 4.8“Thank you to our tour guide, Mila! Her explanations throughout the entire trip were incredibly clear and vivid, allowing us to easily understand the stories and unique characteristics of each attraction along the way. We also learned a lot about Hokkaido's culture and history. The…”
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180 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.20
Discover Hokkaido’s winter charm with lakes, farms, and volcanic wonders on a guided tour that balances stunning scenery, wildlife encounters, and authentic hot springs.
★ 4.7“Guide has given a lot of fun facts and recommendations. Also the spots are very well chosen.”
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173 reviews1 dayFrom $55by JRT Group
See Noboribetsu’s steaming Hell Valley, Lake Toya and a winter ice festival on a Sapporo day trip, with optional Toya snowmobiling.
★ 4.8“This tour was truly unforgettable. What made the experience even more special was our tour guide, Mr. Andy. One of my favorite moments was when I hesitated to try the snowmobile. I wasn't confident at first, but he encouraged me and jokingly said that once…”
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126 reviews10 hoursFrom $56.85
See Hokkaido’s volcanic valleys, Lake Toya and seasonal sights on a full-day Sapporo bus tour, with optional snowmobiling, ropeway and bear ranch visits.
★ 4.8“This was my first trip to Hokkaido, and I wanted to see everything, so I joined three local tours. The tour bus for this particular trip was the largest, most spacious, and most comfortable. The attractions were decent enough. As for the admission tickets, I…”
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118 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
Compare Lake Toya, Mount Usu and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a 10-hour Sapporo tour, with multilingual guiding and optional lunch.
★ 4.8“We had a great time on this tour! The tour group was intimate about 15 of us and Habi, the tour guide, was accomodating and helpful. He even kept us engaged on the minibus with trivias and stories about the places of interests. He even…”
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107 reviews10 hoursFrom $62.55