Noboribetsu is Hokkaido’s best-known onsen town, built round Jigokudani, a smoking crater of yellow and grey rock, and you’ll spot red and blue demon statues all over town. The walk to Oyunuma pond and the river footbath is worth the extra hour.
Compare volcanic Hell Valley, Lake Toya views and optional bear, ropeway or snow activities on this full-day trip from Sapporo.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Tour guide Jincheng provides explanations in both English and Chinese.”
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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“This trip is a 10/10 for me because the tour guide was very kind and approachable. He also took our photos, and he was really great at it too! I loved all the places we went to. I only find Lake Shikotsu time to be…”
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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“The itinerary is clear with specific stop durations at each location, so we knew the schedule beforehand. The entire trip was unhurried, allowing time for resting and taking photos. The level of freedom is considered very high for a guided tour.”
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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 penguins, dolphins, jellyfish and the glowing sardine show at Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE, with practical tips on timing, transport and value.
★ 4.8“There aren't many tourists on weekdays, so you can take your time and explore.”
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576 reviews3-5 hoursFrom $20.25
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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560 reviews10 hoursFrom $47.39
Explore Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, an Edo-style village with ninja and oiran shows, maze attractions, costume photography, and practical access tips.
★ 4.7“Interesting and worth visiting. Enjoyed the ninja show.”
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238 reviewsFrom $19.85
Ride a ropeway to Noboribetsu Bear Park for close-up Ezo brown bears, a duck race, Ainu displays and views over Lake Kuttara.
★ 4.6“It was nice to see the Hokkaido bears in Japan, but the facilities seem old and poorly maintained.”
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233 reviewsFrom $20.25
Compare Noboribetsu’s steaming Jigokudani, Lake Toya and Otaru on a value-priced day tour from Sapporo, with a guide and transport included.
★ 4.3“The itinerary was rich and varied, and Otaru is beautiful and well worth a visit.”
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220 reviewsFrom $53.69
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“The day was great, the noboribetsu was amazing. The guide is fun and helpful. It was a good tour.”
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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“sunny is a very great guide! he explained some curiosity about the places and recommended some local especialties. he took some videos from our snowmobile ride!”
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180 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.20
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“Great tour and guide, highly recommended”
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174 reviewsFrom $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“It was great and the snowmobiles were awesome for a reasonable cash amount on the day !👌 what a great experience. Snow mobiles right past a gorgeous view of mt yotei and its twin peak 🫶”
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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“we're happy with the trip. the tour guide also very nice and give us explaination about the location. also reccomend us good food /restaurant in Hokkaido. thanks for the trip.”
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126 reviews10 hoursFrom $56.85
Compare Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya views, snowmobiling and Lake Shikotsu’s winter ice pillars on a guided day trip from Sapporo.
★ 4.9“very on time, enjoy to follow and very fun! the guide well spoken in english that makes us easy to understand the ride”
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124 reviewsFrom $56.85