[Hokkaido] Hokkaido, Japan | One-day tour of Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Jigokudani, and Showa Shinzan scenic spots
- Overview
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- Silo Observatory: Offers the best panoramic views of the crystal-clear Lake Toya.
- Lake Hill Farm: Take in views of Mount Yotei while savoring premium, handmade soft-serve ice cream made daily with fresh milk. (At own expense)
- Lake Toya: Japan’s northernmost unfrozen lake. Explore the tranquil hot spring town, photograph lakeside art sculptures, and relax in a free foot bath.
- Lunch Options:
- Standard: Free time in Toyako Onsen town. Choose from local ramen, soup curry, set meals, burgers, or a century-old wagashi (Japanese sweets) lakeside restaurant.
- Limited-Time Countryside Lunch: Relax at a scenic herb farm café with a Western-style lunch prepared by a star-rated hotel chef using fresh local vegetables, finished with therapeutic herbal tea.
- Showa Shinzan: See the active volcano formed in 1943. Visit the Volcano Village Information Center and Eruption Experience Room to learn about volcanic ecology.
- Showa Shinzan Optional Activities:
- What to expect
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Explore Hokkaido's must-see attractions in one trip, including Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley), Showa Shinzan, and Mt. Usu. Visit a Hokkaido dairy farm to sample fresh milk used in making Italian soft serve ice cream (optional, at your own expense) and purchase various dairy products. Enjoy stunning views of Mt. Yotei. Your guide will provide services in Chinese, English, and Japanese, offering guided tours throughout and acting as a professional photographer, recommending local delicacies and scenic spots. Lakeside Countryside Lunch (Limited Time Only): Relax and enjoy a Western-style lunch prepared by a renowned chef from a star-rated hotel, using fresh vegetables from farms around Lake Toya, while gazing at the breathtaking scenery of Lake Toya.