7 Best Winter Lake Toya Tours

Toya stays ice-free all winter, so the water looks dark blue against snowy shores, and some tours add a snowmobile run on a field nearby. Roads are well cleared, but the days are short, so expect an early start.

1.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.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“This was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide, Xiao Hong, was very polite and thoughtful. She introduced us to Hokkaido's unique characteristics, explained each attraction, and highlighted special limited-edition items. She also thoughtfully reminded us of things to pay attention to. Additionally, we had another…”

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3.Sapporo Departure: Day Trip to Big Buddha, Jozankei, Lake Toya & Noboribetsu: Volcano/Lake View/Winter Snowmobiling

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

“Tour guide Zoey is fluent in Chinese, English, and Japanese, and her introduction to the attractions was clear and easy to understand. We had lunch at Lake Toya, but since it happened to be a long weekend, almost all the restaurants had lines, so we…”

118 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20

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4.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

“We had a wonderful experience on this winter day trip! Our guide was incredibly experienced and truly elevated the journey by sharing fascinating insights and local history at every stop. We especially appreciated the thoughtful recommendations on which snacks to try and what items were…”

76 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.20

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5.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

“Our tour guide, Mr. Nick, was incredibly enthusiastic and sincere in his service, which is highly commendable. However, some of the stops felt a bit too short; it would have been even better if we could have extended the time at those locations slightly.”

10 reviewsFrom $44.15

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6.(Snow Viewing Limited) Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani / Lake Toya / Lake Hill Farm / Showa-shinzan | Optional Snowmobile Experience | Departing from Sapporo | English and Chinese Speaking Guide

See Lake Toya, Showa-shinzan and Noboribetsu on a winter day trip from Sapporo, with an optional snowmobile ride and a bilingual guide.

★ 4.4

“The tour guide provided a detailed introduction and took great care of everyone.”

7 reviewsFrom $50.45

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7.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Lake Toya Day Tour | Mt. Usu Ropeway and Bear Ranch | Summer Jozankei and Winter Snow Park | Departing from Sapporo

Compare Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Mt. Usu and Bear Ranch on a Sapporo day tour, with seasonal options and multilingual guide support.

★ 5.0

“Hikaru san was very friendly and helpful. he speaks English, chinese and japanese and whole trip was very fun.”

3 reviewsFrom $44.19

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