Toyako & Noboribetsu Road Trip from Sapporo | 札幌出發洞爺湖+登別一日自駕遊 ❄️羊蹄山・雪景・地獄谷體驗
Come along for a winter road trip adventure from Sapporo to Toyako (Lake Toya) and Noboribetsu! 🚗❄️
This was our first time driving in snowy conditions in Hokkaido, and the views along the way were absolutely worth it—peaceful lakes, Mt Yotei , and steamy volcanic valleys all in one day.
In this video, we’ll share our full 1-day itinerary, some food stops, scenic views, and a few tips for anyone planning to self-drive in Hokkaido during winter.
🗺️ Our 1-Day Toyako & Noboribetsu Road Trip Itinerary:
8:00 AM – Picked up rental car in Sapporo
– Takeaway Sandwich at Sandria, a local favorite
– Lake Hill Farm
– Short stop at Lake Toya for scenic lake views
– Lunch at Kani Ou – famous for Kegani Horsehair Crab
– Drive to Oyunuma River Natural Footbath
– Relaxing onsen foot bath in nature
– Explore Jigokudani (Hell Valley) in Noboribetsu
– Drive back to Sapporo
– Dinner at Nagoyakatei Hassamu, a local conveyor belt sushi restaurant
Let us know in the comments:
Have you tried driving in Japan during winter? Or visited Toyako and Noboribetsu? We’d love to hear your experience!
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🚗 Route Overview:
Sandria (Sapporo) → Aikawa Viewpoint Parking (洞爺湖相川展望台)
🛣 Distance: ~126 km
🕐 Time: ~1 hr 30 min
Aikawa Viewpoint → Lake Hill Farm
🛣 Distance: ~9 km
🕐 Time: ~12 min
Lake Hill Farm → Toyako Lake (Toyako Onsen area)
🛣 Distance: ~9 km
🕐 Time: ~10 min
Toyako → Kani Ou (かに王)
🛣Distance: ~7 km
🕐Time: ~10 min
Kani Ou → Oyunuma River Natural Footbath (Noboribetsu)
🛣Distance: ~40 km
🕐Time: ~30 min
Oyunuma → Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
🛣Distance: ~2 km
🕐Time: ~5 min
Noboribetsu → Sapporo (return)
🛣Distance: ~115 km
🕐Time: ~2 hr
Total Driving Summary:
Total Distance: ~324 km
Total Driving Time: ~5 hr 15 min to 5 hr 30 min (without major stops or delays)