A carefully selected tour of the Toya and Noboribetsu area in late autumn.
When Hokkaido’s long winter arrives, the landscape turns into a world of silver-white snow. Just before that season begins, set out on a late-autumn journey to some of the best sights in the Toya and Noboribetsu area. Feel the end of the green season and the coming of winter in the crisp air.
Hokkaido’s autumn, tucked between its long summer and winter, passes in the blink of an eye. Yet this season offers many sights found only at this time of year, from autumn foliage and clear skies to trees shedding more leaves with each passing day. Set out on a bus journey and enjoy the atmosphere of late autumn.
| 8:40 (departures) | Sapporo Station |
| Via the right bank of the Toyohira River and National Route 230 | |
| 9:58～10:30 | Nakayama Pass / Roadside Station Boyo Nakayama (rest stop) [Approx. 30 min.] |
| 11:30～12:35 | Lake Toya / Silo Observatory (lunch and free time) [Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.] |
| 13:00～14:20 | ※Usuzan Ropeway, optional: Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch (free time) [Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.] |
| Via Prefectural Routes 703, 981, and 519, and Date IC | |
| 15:15～16:05 | Noboribetsu Jigokudani (free time) [Approx. 50 min.] |
| 16:40～16:55 | Tarumae SA (rest stop) [Approx. 15 min.] |
| Via Sapporo-Minami IC and National Route 12 | |
| 18:05（arrivals） | Sapporo Factory |
| 18:10（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower |
| 18:21（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
※A walking trail is maintained at the summit of Mt. Usu, but please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. All passengers will receive a discount coupon for admission to the bear ranch (Adults: ¥1,000 to ¥900, Children: ¥500 to ¥400).
If the ropeway is suspended due to strong winds or other conditions, passengers will receive a souvenir and visit the bear ranch instead (subject to change).
Silo Observatory / Kita no Kaisen Nabe Hot Pot
[Contents]
・Miso-based hot pot (scallops, shrimp, salmon, vegetables, etc., with udon noodles to finish).
・Rice.
・Pickles.
・Matsumaezuke pickles.
・Vegetable salad.
・Kombu simmered in sweet-savory sauce.
*Menu items and ingredients are subject to change depending on availability..
*A vegetarian option is available as a seafood-free Vegetable Hot Pot (salt-based soup). Advance notice is required.