Sapporo: 8-Hour Private Shikotsu, Toya & Noboribetsu

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Sapporo: 8-Hour Private Shikotsu, Toya & Noboribetsu, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Hokkaido’s volcanic landscapes on a private 8-hour vehicle tour from Sapporo. Travel comfortably between Lake Shikotsu, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya without relying on long-distance trains or buses.

Default route: Sapporo hotel → Lake Shikotsu → Noboribetsu Jigokudani → Lake Toya (Silo Observatory) → Showa Shinzan → Sapporo hotel.

You may request reasonable route changes at least 24 hours before departure. Alternative attractions can replace the default stops, but all listed attractions cannot be guaranteed within one day. The final route and stop times depend on traffic, parking, weather, snow, road conditions and attraction opening hours.

The 8-hour service period is calculated from the confirmed pickup time to final drop-off and includes driving, parking, sightseeing, meal breaks and waiting.

This product includes a private vehicle with a regular driver only. A tour guide and guaranteed English-speaking driver are not included.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–18
Operated by: kansai holiday

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned vehicle.
Included: Parking fees for the arranged route.
Included: Private vehicle service for up to 8 hours
Included: Basic route support based on selected duration and confirmed stops.
Included: Fuel fees.
Included: One baby infant seat is provided free of charge per booking.
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off within Sapporo city
Included: Highway tolls for the arranged route.
Included: 30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks.
Not included: Personal expenses.
Not included: Admission tickets.
Not included: The second and subsequent baby infant seat costs JPY 2,000.
Not included: Night service from 22:00 to 07:00 incurs an additional fee of JPY 2,000 for all services
Not included: Extra stops not confirmed in advance.
Not included: Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
Not included: Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
Not included: Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles and 44-seat buses: JPY 10,000 per hour.

Itinerary

Lake Shikotsu

50 min

Begin the day at Lake Shikotsu, a scenic caldera lake surrounded by forested mountains within Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

Enjoy a relaxed walk along the lakeside, take photographs of the clear water and mountain scenery, or spend time around the visitor area before continuing south toward Noboribetsu. The boat tour is a paid activity. Boat tickets are not included，JPY 1,600 per person.
Stop 2

45 min

Continue to Noboribetsu Jigokudani, one of Hokkaido’s most distinctive volcanic landscapes.

Walk through the designated viewing area and see steaming vents, mineral-rich ground, and the rugged valley formed by volcanic activity.
Lake Toya

50 min

Travel onward to Lake Toya, another major caldera lake in southwestern Hokkaido.

Enjoy panoramic lake views, a short lakeside walk, and photography around the Toyako area. The boat tour is a paid activity. Boat tickets are not included，JPY 1,600 per person.
Stop 4

50 min

Stop near Showa Shinzan for views of the distinctive volcanic dome and surrounding landscape.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Sapporo-eki Nishi-guchi Hokudai Mae
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
Nakamuraya Ryokan
Hotel Gracery Sapporo
Hotel Annex
Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park
Sapporo Garden Palace
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
ibis Styles Sapporo
Fuyoukan
Onsen Ryokan Yuen Sapporo
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Aspen

and 196 more pickup points

Pickup is available from confirmed hotels and accommodations in Sapporo.

After booking, please provide your exact hotel name and address, requested pickup time, passenger number, luggage quantity and size, preferred sightseeing stops, and a reachable phone number or WhatsApp contact.

Please wait in the hotel lobby or at the main entrance at the confirmed pickup time. Free waiting time is 30 minutes.

The standard service duration is up to 8 hours, calculated from the confirmed pickup time to final drop-off. Driving, parking, sightseeing, meal breaks and waiting during the service are all included within the 8-hour period.

Overtime is JPY 5,000 per hour for vehicles up to 14 seats and JPY 10,000 per hour for larger vehicles. Night service between 22:00 and 07:00 incurs an additional JPY 2,000.

Please submit route requests at least 24 hours before departure. If no request is received, the standard default route will apply. Alternative attractions replace rather than automatically add to the default stops.

Large vehicles may require pickup or drop-off at a nearby legal parking point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

8H Shikotsu-Toya Tour | MAX 9

Sapporo 8H CAR SERVICE: 8H private Hokkaido Sapporo service for 9 guests. Vehicle and

driver only; no guide.

MAX9 /6 x 28-INCH BAGS: Up to 6 guests and 6 x 28-inch bags. No guide or English driver.

Pickup included
8H Shikotsu-Toya Tour | MAX 13

Sapporo PRIVATE CAR SERVICE: 8-hour private Sapporo vehicle service for 13 guests. Vehicle anddriver only; no guide.

MAX13 / LIMITED LUGGAGE: 0–11 guests: up to 6 × 28-inch bags; at 13 guests, carry-on only. No guide or English driver.

Pickup included
8H Shikotsu-Toya Tour | MAX 6

Sapporo PRIVATE CAR SERVICE: 8-hour private Sapporo vehicle service, up to 8h/day for 6 guests. Vehicle and driver only; no guide.

Up to 6 guests and 4 × 28-inch: Up to 6 guests and 4 × 28-inch bags. No guide or English driver.

Pickup included
8H Shikotsu-Toya Tour | MAX 18

8-Hour PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLY: 8-Hour Sapporo private vehicle service for up to 18 guests. No guide or English-speaking driver included.

MAX18 / 72H CANCELLATION: Up to 18 guests and 15 bags. No guide. Non-refundable within 72h before tour start.

Pickup included
8H Shikotsu-Toya Tour | MAX 44

Sapporo BUS TOUR MAX44: 8-Hour Sapporo private vehicle service for up to 44 guests. No guide or English-speaking driver included.

BUS MAX44 / NO ENGLISH DRIVER : Up to 44 guests and 45 suitcases. No guide or English driver. Non-refundable within 72h before tour start.

Pickup included