15 Best Noboribetsu Hell Valley Tours

Jigokudani is a crater about 450 metres across where hot water and sulphurous steam bubble up through bare rock, and it feeds the baths of the whole town. A boardwalk takes you right down among the vents.

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

“Even though it rained, tour guide Xiao Hong was kind and enthusiastic, providing commentary in Chinese, English, and Korean. We had a wonderful day.”

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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

“The meeting time is very convenient; departing at 8 AM means no need to wake up early. Traveling by bus the whole way saves the hassle of driving or transferring trains, making this the right choice for a first visit to Hokkaido.”

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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

“WORTH THE MONEY!!! SINCE I BOOKED THE TRIP FROM KLOOK, THEY ARE ACTUALLY FROM JRT TOUR. Our guide name is Hong a taiwanese guy he really has enthusiastic mind He is a very friendly, give us all the information. He took care all of us…”

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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

“Our tour guide, Joe, was amazing, explaining the itinerary in four languages. Even though it rained heavily at Cape Chikyu during the tour, the overall experience was still great! The young driver was very steady, and I would definitely join this tour again if I…”

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6.Hokkaido Seasonal: Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley

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

“The trip was very nice and relaxing. The locations were all beautiful and so was the drive. The locations were also not too overcrowded. We got lucky with the weather in November - sunny and not too cold. Some of the stops were a little…”

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8.Sapporo Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Lake Shikotsu Ice Falls Festival Tour

Compare Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya views, snowmobiling and Lake Shikotsu’s winter ice pillars on a guided day trip from Sapporo.

★ 4.9

“The scenery along the route is beautiful, the classic arrangements are reasonable, and it is worth participating in. The tour guide is enthusiastic and thoughtful, and the explanation is detailed. The motorcycle experience is very interesting.”

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9.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

“It was my first time to participate in this kind of one-day tour and I felt that the time was perfectly arranged. I was able to complete every point, take photos, and shop for souvenirs. After all, there were several points to cover, and the…”

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10.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

“The tour guide was enthusiastic and professional, and the attractions on the itinerary were also great. Highly recommended!”

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11.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Bear Ranch, Lake Hill Farm Day Trip (Includes Ice Cream, Optional Snowmobile Experience)

See Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch and Lake Hill Farm on a guided Hokkaido day trip from Sapporo.

★ 4.9

“Our tour guide, Jay, was very professional and excellent! He provided commentary throughout the entire tour and was attentive to the group's needs. The only minor issue was that the seats in the small vehicle weren't very comfortable, which was likely due to the number…”

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12.[Departure From Sapporo] Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu by Private Car

Explore the stunning wonders of Sapporo's surroundings! From the fiery Noboribetsu Jigokudani to tranquil Lake Toya, embark on an unforgettable adventure with our private car tour.

★ 5.0

“Very kind drivers, polite and friendly. Tourist spots are also safe and very clean. On time and generally good in english :)”

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14.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

“The itinerary was okay, but we were assigned seats on the tour bus and couldn't choose our own, which we had no idea about beforehand. This is completely unacceptable.”

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15.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

“A big thank you to our tour guide, Nick, for his wonderful company today! 💖 He was incredibly thoughtful, even bringing an extra umbrella for me. He's such a lovely person! ☺️ I highly recommend everyone sign up for his tours!”

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