Private Tour

Lake Toya and Noboribatsu Hell Valley Private Day Trip

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

This is a full day trip to Lake Toya and Noboribetsu Hell Valley, most visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful atmosphere in Hokkaido. We look at the crystal clear lake and explore the active geothermal area of Mt.Usu.

Boiling springs rise up from Jigokudani, known as Hell Valley. We can explore the scenery of the valley with easy trails you can see bubbles forms and steam up close.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Highway tolls

Private transportation in 4WD vehicle

English speaking local guide and driver

Participation and entry fees for activities listed in the itinerary

Parking Fees

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meals

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Mt. Usu

Mount Usu is a volcano which has erupted four times in the past 100 years. Its most recent eruption occurred in the year 2000. The Usuzan Ropeway brings you close to the volcano's summit. Breathtaking scenery from observation platform, which include Mt. Yotei, Lake Toya, Oshima peninsula, and Pacific ocean.

1 hour • Admission Included

Lake Toya

Lake Toya is a caldera lake that was created by a major volcanic eruption that took place tens of thousands of years ago. It has a perimeter of about 36.5km, and in the center lie four islands: Oshima, Kannon-shima, Benten-jima, and Manjuu-jima.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lake Toya and Noboribatsu Hell Valley Private Day Trip

Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu family
Bharat N,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Must go. Great terrain at Noboribetsu hell valley. The guides were amazing with kids. I strongly recommend Sumi and Taki
A must do day trip from Sapporo
Barbara S,
Nov 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We absolutely had a wonderful excursion with our knowledgeable and thoughtful guides! The nature and scenery were beautiful and we never could have experienced it without this tour.
Lake Toya and Hell valley tour
LAPKIU N,
Aug 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Your itinerary was great, tour guide was very informative and spoke good English. Your guide also provided water and snacks. Tour guide also full of information about Hokkaidō and related topics.
The landscape was amazing...
Yasemin E,
May 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The landscape was amazing mesmerizing!!! Sumi our guide is adorable and I will recommend the tour to all my friends
Great escape from the city!
Jonathan N,
May 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Sumi and Takei were great guides! Conversation along the way made the drive pass quickly and we were lucky to have great weather for viewing the Mount Usu and Hell Valley. The onsen foot bath at was a soothing way to finish the excursion. Highly recommended!