🌋Noboribetsu Volcano + Orchard Day Trip Treasure Route Guide

#July2025 A hidden gem for a Hokkaido day trip is here! Discover the secret sulfur world of Noboribetsu Jigokudani, the sweet delights of Hamada Orchard, the adorable bear interactions of Showa Shinzan, the rural solace of Lake Hill Farm, and the lake views from the Sero Observatory. 👇 ✅🌋 Noboribetsu Jigokudani 🎫 Admission: Free 💡 A 450-meter-diameter volcanic crater, shrouded in white sulfur smoke and barren, feels like the entrance to another world! Hot Spring Source: Noboribetsu's largest spring, boasting 11 different water qualities, gushes out 3,000 liters per minute, and boasts a strong sulfur scent! Nighttime Secrets: Walk to Jigokudani at night, see the onsen (wild-eye) fire trails, and soak in the open-air hot springs while enjoying the snowy scenery (a romantic treat only in winter!) 🍜 Food: Jigoku ramen, soba (we recommend the "Aji no Daioh Jigoku Ramen" in the hot spring town) 📌 Tip: Wear a mask if you're allergic to sulfur. ✅🍎 Hamada Sightseeing Orchard ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📍 Address: 362 Taki-no-machi, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido A dazzling array of fruits awaits you: fuzzy red peaches, crystal-clear cherries hanging from branches, juicy grapes, and a variety of seasonal fruits. ✅🐻Showashinzan Bear Ranch 📍 Address: Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 🎫 Admission: Approximately 850 yen (apple feeding approximates 500 yen) 💡 Volcano and bears: White smoke rises from the reddish-brown peak of Showashinzan, and the snow-capped peak of Mount Yotei is clearly visible in the distance! Hundreds of bears act cute: Brown bears stand on their hind paws, wave, bow, and even roll on the ground begging for food. ✅🍕Lake Hill Farm｜Irish and soothing pizza time 📍 Address: 127 Hanawa, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido ⏰ Opening Hours: Recommended 5:10 PM - 5:30 PM (depending on location) 🎫 Admission: Free 💡 🌿 Pastoral Scenery: The farm is located on a hillside, with Mount Yotei in the distance. The grass is lush and green in summer. 🍦 20+ Ice Cream Varieties: Made with 100% fresh milk from the Hokkaido farm, we recommend the "Perilla Smoothie with White Ice Cream" and "Original Fresh Milk Ice Cream." 📸 Photo ops: The farm's hillside, the pizza shop, and the lakeside resort hotel—perfect for a pastoral vibe! ✅🌊 Seiru Observatory 📍 Address: West Shore of Lake Toya, Hokkaido ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 🎫 Admission: Free 💡 360° Lake View: Panoramic views of Lake Toya, Nakajima, Mount Usu, and Showa Shinzan, framing both the volcano and the lake. Seasonal beauty: cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, crimson crimson in autumn, and snow in winter.