Itinerary Reference:

08:00 Meet at Gate 31, Odori Subway Station. Departure at 8:10 sharp (no waiting for latecomers). No refund for late arrival or no‑show. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

08:10 Meet at JR Sapporo North Exit. Departure at 8:20 sharp (no waiting for latecomers). No refund for late arrival or no‑show. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

10:10 50 minutes at Yōtei Mountain Meisui Park (Nappu Water Park)

12:10 1 hour at Shōwa‑shinzan Bear Ranch, 12:10 Lake Tōya Shōwa‑shinzan Bear Ranch (60 minutes). Adult (junior high school and above) ¥1,000, child (6 years and above) ¥500, fee to be paid on‑site.

13:20 20 minutes at Lake Tōya Observatory

15:40 30 minutes at Jōzankei Onsen free foot bath and autumn foliage viewing, Jōzankei Onsen free foot bath and autumn foliage viewing (30 minutes)

16:10 1 hour 30 minutes at Hōheikyō Dam

17:40 Boarding the bus

18:50 Disband at Odori Subway Station Gate 31/JR Sapporo North Exit. Return time is for reference only; may return earlier depending on smooth traffic and itinerary progress.

*Itinerary is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Tour Highlights

Discover the "back garden of Sapporo" with quality hot springs, picturesque scenery in all four seasons, and the perfect combination of snow play and autumn foliage viewing.

Marvel at the majestic Mount Yōtei, also known as "Ezo Fuji", and take in the grandeur of this mini Mount Fuji.

Get up close and personal with over 100 Hokkaido brown bears—feed them personally and watch them wave and show off their adorable antics.

Enjoy the best viewpoint of Lake Tōya, taking in the caldera lake, the island in the lake, Mount Yōtei and Mount Shōwa‑shinzan in one sweeping panorama.

Travel through the mountains and waters around Sapporo, and in just one day you can enjoy hot springs, volcanic lake views, majestic mountains and adorable brown bears—no complicated planning needed, just sit back and take in the classic scenery of Southern Hokkaido! Located to the southwest of Sapporo, Jōzankei is known as the "back garden of Sapporo", just about an hour's drive from central Sapporo. The spring quality here is superb, making it a renowned hot spring resort in Hokkaido. In autumn, the hillsides are ablaze with crimson leaves encircling the hot spring inns; in winter, snow blankets the mountains, and after a day on the slopes there's nothing better than soaking in the hot springs to chase away the chill. Each season has its own charm, and the Hōheikyō Onsen is not to be missed—soak in the warm waters and enjoy the leisurely tranquillity of the great outdoors.

Continuing on, we arrive at Yōtei Mountain Meisui Park. Mount Yōtei, which resembles Mount Fuji, is also known as "Ezo Fuji". Its imposing peak stands tall before you—a mini version of Mount Fuji's magnificent vista. With pristine surroundings and majestic mountain scenery, you can easily capture healing mountain shots wherever you point your camera.

Next, we head to Shōwa‑shinzan Bear Ranch. Located near the ropeway entrance, the ranch is home to over a hundred purebred Hokkaido brown bears. Experience the thrill of feeding the bears up close—when they see the food, they stand upright and wave their paws in a bid for treats, looking utterly adorable. Get a close‑up encounter with the unique charm of one of Hokkaido's most iconic wild animals.

Finally, we ascend to the Lake Tōya Observatory, the perfect spot to take in a panoramic view of Lake Tōya. As one of the world's most famous giant caldera lakes, the crystal‑clear waters shimmer and ripple, with the island in the lake, Mount Shōwa‑shinzan and distant Mount Yōtei all captured in a single frame. In winter, snow‑capped peaks set off the deep blue lake, blending volcanic landscapes with natural waters in a scene that is truly breathtaking.

One tour covering hot spring relaxation, mountain scenery, wildlife encounters and stunning lake views—save yourself the hassle of driving and transferring, and comfortably explore the best of the Sapporo area's highlights. Immerse yourself in the magnificent yet gentle natural beauty of Hokkaido.

Japan Autumn Foliage Tours👇

[Departing from Tokyo] 2026 Izu Shuzenji Hidden Autumn Foliage & Fruit Park Picking & Seasonal Lunch & Nijinotosato Autumn Leaves One‑Day Tour

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[Departing from Shinjuku] 2026 Tokyo Gunma Seasonal One‑Day Tour: Summer Lavender/Autumn Foliage & Luxury Snow Crab Banquet & Fruit Picking & Kawagoe Old Town (Min. 1 pax)

[Departing from Tokyo] 2026 Mount Fuji Lake Yamanaka Cycling/Cruise & Oshino Hakkai & Kawaguchiko Oishi Park/Maple Corridor & Arakura Sengen Park & Ladder Town One‑Day Tour

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[Departing from Sapporo] 2026 Jōzankei & Hōheikyō Dam & Shōwa‑shinzan Bear Ranch & Yōtei Mountain Meisui Park Autumn Foliage One‑Day Tour

2026 Jōzankei & Yuni Garden Autumn Leaves & Flower Viewing One‑Day Tour

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[Departing from Nagoya] 2026 Central Japan Kokeizan Eihō‑ji Temple & Kōrankei Autumn Foliage One‑Day Tour (Pink Four‑Season Cherry Blossoms + Mandarin‑speaking Guide)

[Round trip from Nagoya] 2026 Kokeizan Eihō‑ji Temple & Four‑Season Cherry Blossoms & Kōrankei Autumn Foliage & Gamagōri Fruit Picking & Toyokawa Inari Senkoku Stone & Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki Shopping One‑Day Tour

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[Departing from Nagoya] 2026 Tateyama Kurobe & Kamikōchi Autumn Limited Foliage Two‑Day Tour (Transport tickets and mountain access guaranteed)

2026 Ohara Four‑Season Cherry Blossom Festival & Kōrankei & Kokeizan Eihō‑ji Temple Autumn Foliage One‑Day Tour

2026.11.14‑30 Kyoto Autumn Limited Foliage One‑Day Tour: Kinkaku‑ji & Arashiyama Illuminated Night Foliage & Sagano Scenic Railway Experience (Tickets Included)

2026 Kyoto Dream Illumination Autumn Foliage One‑Day Tour: Kinkaku‑ji & Arashiyama (Incl. Night Foliage Train · Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

[Departing from Osaka] 2026 Tōdai‑ji & Nara Park & Tsubosaka‑dera & World Heritage Mount Yoshino Autumn Foliage & Fruit Picking One‑Day Tour (Autumn Limited)

[Autumn Limited] 2026 Kyushu Autumn Foliage: Raizan Sennyo‑ji & Dazaifu & Daikōzen‑ji & Fukuoka Tower One‑Day Tour (Mandarin/English/Cantonese‑speaking Guide)

[Departing from Shinjuku/Ueno/Tokyo/Ikebukuro/Shibuya] 2026 Oshino Hakkai & Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor & Arakura Sengen Park One‑Day Tour (Fried Beef Cutlet Set Meal + Free Bunch of Shine Muscat Grapes)

[Departing from Sapporo] 2026 Hokkaido Top 10 Autumn Foliage Two‑Day Tour (Kamui Kotan + Shikisai no Oka + Tokachidake Bōdai‑dai + Shirasu Falls + Aoi Ike + Biei Shrine + Kurodake Ropeway + Ginga · Ryūsei Falls + Mikuni Tōge + Naita Kōgen Ranch)

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