Showa-shinzan was a wheat field until 1943, when earthquakes pushed it up into a lava dome over two years. The local postmaster, Masao Mimatsu, tracked its growth and later bought it; it still steams, and nobody is allowed to climb it.
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“Led by our guide Hikaru, my friends and I had a wonderful day. We enjoyed Hokkaido's scenic lakes and mountains, as well as its delicious local products. Hikaru was extremely warm, funny, and engaging with his explanations. Thank you so much to him!”
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2,185 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $44.25
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“guide is bilingual in English and Mandarin, explained very well. big bus 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 was very attentive to small details and took very good care of all of us.”
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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 itinerary was rich and well-timed, and the tour guide was friendly and efficient. The scenery was just as magnificent and beautiful as in the photos!”
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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“We got a driver not a guide. All he did was pick us up from pick up points, drop us at each destinations and make sure we come back on time! Tour program was ok. We just made the most of what we can experience…”
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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“The itinerary started at noon, and the weather was great that day, so the scenery was beautiful. We ended the day by watching a small fireworks display at Lake Toya. We had a car and driver for the entire trip, and our guide was excellent,…”
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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“Very well thought out and planned trip. Hanna our guide in particular was very helpful, informative, and patient with us, my older mom in particular too when it came to explanations. A delight! Only wish I had more time”
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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“The attractions at Showa Shinzan aren't really a must-see. On the way down the mountain, we passed a lake around sunset, and it would have been better if we had more time to walk around there. The day before, I joined a Furano day tour,…”
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204 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $50.55
See Lake Toya, Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a Sapporo day tour, with an optional winter snowmobile ride.
★ 4.8“Today, our tour guide, Tracy, led the group and explained all the delicious food and fun places in Hokkaido. The time spent at each attraction was just right, and at some spots, we were able to enjoy delicious ice cream, yogurt, and pudding.”
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180 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.20
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“Snowmobiling is a great experience, you can see mountains, lakes and the sea at the same time. It's so beautiful to check in during winter! The guide is Xiao Zhou, a very nice person, very good at explaining, and also helped us take photos, which…”
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76 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20
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 Rita was super nice, very enthusiastic, and happy to help. She gave us a lot of tips to be aware of. We rode in a Toyota Coaster that day, which was a comfortable ride. The itinerary was also great. If you want…”
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39 reviewsFrom $56.85
Captivate your senses with a full-day exploration of Hokkaido's natural wonders, from the volcanic landscapes of Lake Toya to the charming canals of Otaru.
★ 4.5“The host was really informative and we visited several places along the way. Great little tour around Hokkaido - thank you”
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33 reviewsFrom $85.66by Hotel Takitei
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“I wanted to visit both Noboribetsu and Otaru, but I was short on time. While I was debating what to do, I found this tour and went on it. I was hesitant because there were no Korean reviews, but it turned out to be a…”
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22 reviewsFrom $44.25
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“Our guide, Joy, was very enthusiastic in explaining Hokkaido's local culture and tourist information (including details for each attraction). She was also happy to recommend local delicacies, making her a very friendly and helpful guide. The Mount Usu itinerary is a must-do, especially the cable…”
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20 reviewsFrom $44.25
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“We returned to the starting point an hour ahead of schedule. The time was tight, the tour guide was good and the value for money was good.”
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20 reviewsFrom $40.25