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With Lunch│Mt. Usu, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu Day Trip (Sapporo)

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Activity provider: H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC)
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Full-day tour in Sapporo, taking in Lake Shikotsu, Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck and Wakasaimo Honpo Lake Toya main store. Run by H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC), booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Lake Shikotsu
  • Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck
  • Wakasaimo Honpo Lake Toya main store
  • Runs full day
  • Daytour

With Lunch│Mt. Usu, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu Day Trip (Sapporo): Key Facts

PriceFrom $92 per person
DurationFull day
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a experience from Sapporo, built around Bus/coach, Lake Shikotsu and Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck. It is run by H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC), an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hokkaido is Japan's northern island, a different climate and a different scale: Sapporo is its city, with the beer museum, the ramen alley and the February snow festival; Otaru, 40 minutes away, has the canal and the glass and music-box shops; Noboribetsu is the hell-valley hot springs; Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu are caldera lakes; and Biei and Furano in the centre are the flower fields and lavender of July. Winter brings two metres of snow to Sapporo and the powder that made Niseko famous. Distances are long and trains are few, so day tours from Sapporo are mostly by bus and run eight to ten hours.

The price covers Daytour, English / Chinese / Japanese guide, Oishii Manju", Mt. Usu Ropeway Fee and Options 2 & 4：Authentic Genghis Khan. It does not cover Shōwa-shinzan bear ranch Admission fee, Other personal expenses, Not mentioned in the inclusion and Options 1 & 3：Lunch, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

ANAクラウンプラザホテル 札幌. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC) before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

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Bus/coach

(1.5 hours)

Lake Shikotsu

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck

Lunch, Free time, Shopping (1 hour)

Bus/coach

(15 minutes)

Wakasaimo Honpo Lake Toya main store

Break time, Photo stop, Shopping (20 minutes)

Mount Usu

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Bus/coach

(1 hour)

Jigokudani

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Bus/coach

(2 hours)

2 drop-off locations

札幌駅北口駅前広場, 札幌駅北口バス駐車場（レスクル乗降場所）

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: ANAクラウンプラザホテル 札幌

Bus/coach: (1.5 hours)

Lake Shikotsu: Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

Toya National Park Silo Observation Deck: Lunch, Free time, Shopping (1 hour)

Bus/coach: (15 minutes)

Wakasaimo Honpo Lake Toya main store: Break time, Photo stop, Shopping (20 minutes)

Mount Usu: Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Bus/coach: (1 hour)

Includes

  • Daytour
  • English / Chinese / Japanese guide
  • Oishii Manju" (traditional sweet bun)
  • Mt. Usu Ropeway Fee
  • Options 2 & 4：Authentic Genghis Khan (Hokkaido Lamb BBQ) Set (Available only to plan subscribers)
  • Options 1 & 2：Mt. Usu Ropeway Ticket

Excludes

  • Shōwa-shinzan bear ranch Admission fee
  • Other personal expenses
  • Not mentioned in the inclusion
  • Options 1 & 3：Lunch
  • Options 3 & 4：Mt. Usu Ropeway Ticket

Important information

Meeting point

ANAクラウンプラザホテル 札幌

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Full day
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $92
$92
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.4/5
based on 33 reviews
Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Stephanie
July 18, 2025

Had a lot of fun during the trip. Our guide, Helen, provided a lot of interesting information about the spots and Japanese culture in general. I just wished we would have had a little bit more time at the first spot, Noboribetsu. Overall, the tour was very well organized and for a good price.

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Kevin
October 26, 2024

Tour guide was very informative. I got to see exactly what I wanted to see from a one day tour of Hokkaido!

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Anita
December 26, 2025

Great day trip covering some beautiful natural landscapes. Our guide Andy was very helpful and kind and did an impressive job guiding everyone in 3 languages!

5
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christian
May 9, 2025

Our tour with Helen was an absolute highlight! Her enthusiasm, humor, and incredible knowledge of the region made the day unforgettable. The driver was also great, and we felt safe at all times. The selected locations were beautiful, and the time flew by. A clear recommendation for anyone who wants to explore this area!

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Tim
February 1, 2025

Great tour with some beautiful scenery. Highly recommended

5
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Shem
December 23, 2024

Very good guide Seico. Her hand drawn maps were a highlight

4
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Arnaldo
February 14, 2026

Overall it was a nice trip, with a very good itinerary, and good service by Helen the tour guide as well as the driver and receptionist. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate so our last two stops were marred by terrible weather and we got back an hour late

5
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Allison
February 16, 2026

Superbe excusions pour découvrir les essentiels au alentours de Sapporo et donner envie de revenir découvrir à d’autres saisons Parfois peu de temps à chaque arrêt mais c’est attendu au vu des trajets

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Traveller
January 13, 2026

Perfect. The guide was very friendly and organized.

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Traveller
December 29, 2025

Our guide was very nice and very accommodating. We had English, Chinese and Japanese tourists on our bus, so he had to say everything in all 3 languages. The sites in this tour were amazing. We decided to do the ropeway and feed the bears. The ropeway had stunning views and we rushed to see all the views at the top to have time to feed the bears. Feeding the bears was disappointing. You get a bag of wafer cookies for ¥200 and then toss the cookies down to an enclosure were the bears try and catch them with their mouths. It made me sad. But otherwise, the tour was great. And the bus stopped for

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Traveller
December 22, 2025

Obviously the venues themselves were stunning, but the time was just managed so poorly that it really took away from the experience. There was really no need to spend so long at Lake Toya considering there was really nothing to do, and the ropeway/bear ranch was an either/or which was not communicated until we were arriving there. We paid for both, and while we did technically get to do both, the only way this was possible was to travel up the ropeway, then immediately come back down. It was pointless. The bear ranch was not good. They were covered in their own filth, and had been trained to a

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Traveller
October 16, 2025

The guide and bus driver outstanding service and kept us informed all tru-out the tour

Frequently Asked Questions

ANAクラウンプラザホテル 札幌
The price does not cover shōwa-shinzan bear ranch admission fee, other personal expenses, not mentioned in the inclusion and options 1 & 3：lunch. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Hokkaido is cold: winter days are often below freezing with snow on the ground from December to March, and even summer evenings are cool. Waterproof shoes with grip, a warm hat and gloves, and layers. Tour buses are heated, and the stops are outside.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Daytour, English / Chinese / Japanese guide, Oishii Manju" (traditional sweet bun), Mt. Usu Ropeway Fee, Options 2 & 4：Authentic Genghis Khan (Hokkaido Lamb BBQ) Set (Available only to plan subscribers), Options 1 & 2：Mt. Usu Ropeway Ticket
The duration of the With Lunch│Mt. Usu, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu Day Trip (Sapporo) is typically Full day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
February for deep snow and the Snow Festival, or late June to mid-July for Furano's lavender. Note that Sapporo's cumulative snowfall of 4.7–5 m is often misread — actual ground depth peaks around 80–100 cm in February. Full month-by-month detail in our best time to visit Sapporo guide.
The 2027 festival runs 4–11 February across Odori, Susukino and Tsudome, and entry to all three sites is free. Hotels sell out 6–9 months ahead and rates run 2–3× normal — our Snow Festival guide covers whether that premium is worth paying.
The subway covers most of the city at ¥210–380 a ride, and the weekend Donichika pass is just ¥520 — far better value than the ¥830 weekday version. The airport train is ¥1,230 (33–37 min). See getting around Sapporo.
Yes — it's 30 minutes and ¥800 by JR, making it the easiest day trip in Hokkaido. The canal, glassworks and sushi street fill a comfortable day. Timing tips and the Snow Light Path dates are in our Otaru day trip guide.
Miso ramen (invented here around 1954), jingisukan lamb BBQ, soup curry, and Nijo Market seafood. Bowls run ¥900–1,500. Where locals actually eat — and which famous spots to skip — is in our Sapporo food guide.
Niseko has the deepest snow (~15 m a season) but the highest prices — a 2026-27 peak day pass is ¥13,500. Rusutsu, Kiroro and Sapporo Teine (¥8,400 online) offer similar powder for less. Honest comparison in our Niseko and Hokkaido ski guide.
Three days works well: one for the city, one for Otaru, and one for a day trip or ski day. Our Sapporo 3-day itinerary has winter and summer variants with realistic timings.
Starting from$92