Mount Usu and Lake Toya Day Tour from Sapporo

4.8 · 10 Reviews

Overview

Enjoy a scenic winter day trip from Sapporo to discover some of Hokkaido’s most breathtaking natural attractions. Admire the snow-covered landscapes of Nakayama Pass, take in panoramic views of Lake Toya from Silo Observatory, explore the spectacular volcanic scenery of Mount Usu, and experience the steaming hot springs and dramatic landscapes of Noboribetsu Hell Valley. Discover the magical beauty of Hokkaido’s winter in one unforgettable journey.

What's Included

Bus Fare

Guide Fee

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure. The bus will depart on time. Late arrivals and no-shows are the responsibility of the participants, and no refunds will be provided for missed departures.

The tour may arrive at certain attractions or return to Sapporo earlier than scheduled due to facility closures, restricted opening hours, or operational circumstances.

Traffic congestion, adverse weather, or road conditions may cause delays. Please allow sufficient time if you plan to take a flight, train, or other transportation after the tour. We cannot be held responsible for missed connections.

The tour may be modified or canceled due to natural disasters, severe weather, road closures, or other circumstances beyond our control. Please contact us to confirm the operating status if necessary.

The duration of sightseeing stops and the order of visits may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, participant numbers, and other operational circumstances.

All departure, arrival, and sightseeing times are approximate and subject to change.

During this period, the tour will visit the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival instead of Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima.

Admission to the Ice Festival is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately.

Reference admission fees (subject to change): Adults (junior high school students and above): JPY 1,000 per person. Elementary school students and younger: Free. Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese public holidays: JPY 3,000 per person.

On weekends and public holidays, the order of sightseeing stops may be adjusted due to traffic congestion.

Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima will not be visited on December 31, 2026, due to shortened opening hours, or on January 25–26, 2027, due to scheduled maintenance closures.

On these three dates, the sightseeing time at four major attractions will be extended by 20 minutes each

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Usuzan Ropeway will be closed from January 12 to March 13, 2027. During this period, only Itinerary A will be available.

If ropeway operations are suspended due to strong winds, severe weather, unexpected maintenance, or other circumstances beyond our control, the tour will also operate under Itinerary A only.

Ropeway tickets are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately.

Reference ropeway ticket prices (subject to change): Adults: JPY 2,000 per person. Children: JPY 1,000 per person.

When the tour operates with a large taxi or minibus, sightseeing commentary will be provided by the driver instead of a dedicated tour guide.

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