Hokkaido ----- Land of great nature，Home of the Ainu people, blessed with beautiful mountains and lakes, vast landscapes, awesome volcanoes, hot springs... 150 years have passed since opening up the land. The tour includes visiting places of scenic beauty and the tourist attractions in the southwestern part of Hokkaido. I'd be happy if I can help introduce you to those gifts from the Land.
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Noboribetsu JR station, Higashi Muroran JR station, or Muroran Port
Noboribetsu JR station, Higashi Muroran JR station, or Muroran Port
①Lake Toya : the 3rd largest caldera lake in the country, accompanied with Mt. Usu(active volcano) and Showa Shinzan(volcanic lava dome), it is a major tourist destination in this region. The Usuzan ropeway brings you up to the top of Mt. Usu where you can get a magnificent view of Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan and even Mt. Yotei(nicknamed "Ezo Fuji" since it resembles Mt. Fuji) far beyond. ② Muroran : located between Volcano Bay and the Pacific ocean, it has developed as the important part of land and sea routes. Blessed with a great natural harbor, this seaside city has many places that you can find interesting. It is worth exploring. ③ Noboribetsu Onsen(hot spring) : Jigokudani(Hell Valley), a smoking thermally active spring, is situated at the end of the hot spring quarter. You can stroll into the valley with an amazing view. (the destinations are no particular order)
guide fee
transportation fee(you and guide), lunch, entrance fee,
① keep a fair amount of cash on you (many local shops and restaurants still do not accept credit cards. transportation charge) ② if you wear tattoos, it is most likely that you will not be able to use hot spring or bathing facilities ③ transportation must be arranged by yourself : since the tour covers a wide range of the area, transportation should be needed ：e.g. mini bus(up to 19 passengers) with a driver, it costs around 65000yen for 8h.
※ Mt.Usu (ropeway ticket:1600yen each, parking fee:1000yen), Jigokudani ( parking fee:1000yen), highway tolls (Noboribetsu Higashi－Date:1240yen, Muroran－Date:570yen)
Was a wonderful day spent with Tatsuya. We had a chance to dine at local food places, and he was extremely accommodating on our requests and changes, and very patient with our little boy. Thank you!
Dear Shirley How are you doing? I'm glad to hear that you had a good time. Joshua's doing good? Say hi for me, Thank you Tatsuya