[Hokkaido Four Seasons Tour 3 Nights 4]
Itinerary Features

Noboribetsu Hell Valley

Jigokudani is not only one of the must-see attractions in Noboribetsu, it also symbolizes the source of Noboribetsu Onsen. There are more than a dozen kinds of hot springs here, each with its own characteristics; because of the rich variety of hot springs, it is also known as the department store of hot springs. The surrounding air was filled with a strong smell of sulfur, and it was a scene in hell. Although it does not grow any grass, the spring water flowing out is a hot spring with special curative effect. The water volume is as high as 3000 liters per minute, which is the largest spring source in Noboribetsu.

Romantic Otaru Canal

The Otaru Canal, built in the Taisho period, witnessed the golden time of Otaru Port. But with the defeat in the Second World War, it was turned into a tourist attraction after a successful career. The canal and the old warehouses on the side of the canal are intertwined to form a nostalgic scene, which has become one of the popular attractions in Hokkaido.

Day 1

Arrive at Chitose Airport→Go to Noboribetsu→Noboribetsu Hell Valley→Cape Earth→Check in Lake Toya Onsen Hotel

【Noboribetsu Onsen】As long as it comes to Hell Valley, it is not only one of the must-see attractions in Noboribetsu, but also symbolizes the source of Noboribetsu Onsen. There are more than a dozen kinds of hot springs here, each with its own characteristics; because of the rich variety of hot springs, it is also known as the department store of hot springs. The surrounding air was filled with a strong smell of sulfur, and it was a scene in hell. Although it does not grow any grass, the spring water flowing out is a hot spring with special curative effect. The water volume is as high as 3000 liters per minute, which is the largest spring source in Noboribetsu. Depending on the location, the quality of the spring water that gushes out is also different, and there are as many as 11 types. As early as more than a hundred years ago, people knew how to mine spring water in Hell Valley.

【Noboribetsu Hell Valley】 is a strangely shaped valley formed by molten rock after the eruption of the volcano. Gray and brown rock formations, coupled with a lot of geothermal heat erupted from the ground, form a special volcanic landscape. The upper end of the valley is a 450-kilometer diameter The exploding crater covers an area of 611 hectares, and there is a observatory nearby, where tourists can watch the wonders of Hell Valley.

【Cape Earth】Cape Earth once won the first place in the Hokkaido Natural Ballot sponsored by Japan's Asahi Shimbun. All of a sudden, it became one of the famous tourist attractions in the country. Cape Earth has a cliff of about 100 meters. On a clear day, you can look at the sea level of the Pacific Ocean from the observatory. It is said that it is one of the places on the earth where you can see that the earth is round.

In the evening, you can freely go shopping in Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street and watch face-changing show.

Day 2

Depart from the hotel→Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch (watch the newly formed volcano in the 20th century and interact with the Hokkaido brown bear)→Lake Toya Observatory→Otaru Canal→Otaru Shopping Street (delicious seafood, famous dessert shop, Kitaichi whistle glass Museum, Music Box Hall) → Check in to a hotel in Sapporo

【Showa Shinzan】The 20,000-year-old Mount Usu stands next to Lake Toya. The active volcano that erupted in the first year of the Showa era is also known as "Showa Shinzan". It was formed in a very short time and can be said to be a miracle in Japanese geology. , known as a living geography classroom. The precious records of the volcanic eruption are all collected by Masao Sanmatsu, the head of the post office who was on duty in this area every day.

【Bear Ranch】There are about 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears in the Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch. You can buy apples, biscuits and other food here and experience the fun of feeding the bears. Brown bears will stand up and beckon when they see you holding an apple in your hand, or make a gesture of coquetry, and some will simply lie on the ground and do some funny moves to attract your attention. In the bear ranch here, you can see Hokkaido brown bears, American black bears, and small bowl bears. Here you can interact with bears, experience feeding and taking pictures, and you can also see cute bears in spring.

【Lake Toya Observatory】Silo Observatory located on the west bank of Lake Toya. Here you can have a panoramic view of Lake Toya, the largest Nakajima in the middle, Mt. Usu, and Showa Shinzan. Here you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Toya, but also taste the local cuisine of Hokkaido, taste the local cream made from the freshest fresh milk, yogurt, balloon milk pudding that can only be bought in Hokkaido, etc., as well as the companions in the museum. Souvenir. You can also experience other outdoor activities outside the observatory!

【Otaru Canal Town】was excavated in 1914, and it took a total of 9 years to complete in 1923, with a total length of 1,140 meters. Row upon row of red brick warehouses along the Otaru Canal confirm that Otaru used to be as prosperous as Wall Street in New York. With the development of the times, today as a historical tourist attraction, the warehouses and banks on both sides of the old days have long been transformed into restaurants, shops and museums, showing the romantic style of the year to tourists. Strolling along the romantic old streets, you can freely go to Kitaichi Glass Museum, which is known as the glass workshop. It is one of the famous tourist attractions representing Otaru. There are 18 shops in Otaru, each with its own unique characteristics. With its unique style and characteristics, Hall 3, which was rebuilt from an old warehouse, has glass products and accessories from all over the world, displaying the most exquisite glass crafts and oil lamps in the world. You can also go to the "Music Box Museum", one of the landmarks of the Music Box Museum. There are thousands of music boxes of all kinds. It is the largest music box store in Japan. Here, enjoy listening to the beautiful music rhythm.

Day 3

Departure from hotel→Hokkaido Shrine→Shiroi Koibito Park (handmade chocolates workshop, free shopping and taking pictures in the park)→Sapporo Odori Park→Free shopping at Tanukikoji Shopping Street→Back to hotel in Sapporo

【Shiroi Koibito Park】Factory of castle building, full of fairytale atmosphere. It is a chocolate museum where you can learn the history and manufacturing of chocolate, experience making of the chocolate biscuits, visit the manufacturing factory, etc. There are fountains and street lights in the British-style atrium. The strong European style is like being in a foreign castle. Shiroi Koibito has a beautiful name and a good taste. After it was launched in December 1976, it became popular all over Japan and became the symbol of Hokkaido.

【Odori Park】Odori Park was built in 1871 as a firebreak that divided the center of Sapporo into north and south, the park was called Goshidori and later renamed Odori. It is usually a place for people to relax and have recreational activities, and it is also a venue for many festivals in Hokkaido. In winter there is the Sapporo Snow Festival, in spring there is the Lilac Festival, in summer there is the YOSAKOI and Summer Beer Festival. Different season has its own characteristics and attractiveness.

【Tanukikoji Shopping Street】Located in the center of Sapporo about 1 km from east to west, it is a famous shopping street in Sapporo, with about 200 shops lined up. An all-weather arcade stretches from Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 7-chome, rain, snow or scorching sun will not affect people's shopping at all.

Day 4

Depart from hotel → Mitsui Outlets or Lake Shikotsu → New Chitose Airport ~ return to warm home

【Mitsui Outlet Mall】Enjoy the fun of easy shopping. Trendy clothing, daily necessities, restaurants, dessert houses, bars, a variety of popular new products, etc. attract people from all over the place.

【Lake Shikotsu】Lake Shikotsu is located in the west of Chitose City in the southwestern part of Hokkaido, and is part of the Shikotsu Toya National Park. The average water depth is 265M, and the maximum water depth can reach the same height as the Tokyo Tower. Lake Shikotsu is the largest lake in Hokkaido. It was originally a crater mountain 30,000 years ago. Over the years, it has accumulated water to form a lake. It is the second largest deep lake in Japan and the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. In summer, it is a habitat for migratory birds and attracts many bird watchers. The sight of red leaves in October is magnificent, and the sunset over Lake Shikotsu is also very beautiful. If you like to take pictures, you must not miss it. The Winter Snow Festival is one of the must-see attractions in Hokkaido in addition to Sapporo in winter. The water of Lake Shikotsu is highly transparent, and the underwater visibility can reach 20 meters. In winter, the ice wave snow festival uses the pure lake water of Lake Shikotsu to make ice fortresses, ice slides, etc., depending on the year. In addition to the snow festival in Sapporo in winter, don't miss the Ice Wave Snow Festival in Lake Shikotsu.