北海道中央バス　定期観光バス » Nature of Hokkaido https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp 北海道内観光名所・スポットを巡る定期観光バスと都市間高速バスでお客様の旅をお手伝いします。 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:10:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Hot Springs & Lake Toya Winter Tour (Lunch Included) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19132 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19132#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:26:04 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19132 8:20 Sapporo Station 9:38～10:00 Boyo Nakayama Roadside Station (rest stop and shopping) [Approx. 20 min.] 11:00～11:25 Lake Toya / Silo Observatory (free time to explore and shop) [Approx. 25 min.] 11:45～12：35 Toya Kohantei (lunch) [Approx. 50 min.] (optional drop-off) 13:40～15:05 Note 1: Noboribetsu Hell Valley (free time to explore) / Dai-ichi Takimotokan (optional hot spring bathing for an additional charge and shopping) [Approx. 1 hr. 25 min.] 16:20～16:35 Wattsu Parking Area (rest stop) [Approx. 15 min.] 17:25 Sapporo Factory (optional drop-off) 18:10 Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off) 18:21 Sapporo Station North Exit
  • Note 1: Noboribetsu Hell Valley / Dai-ichi Takimotokan
    ・Show your sightseeing bus ticket at Dai-ichi Takimotokan for discounted bathing fees: adults, 2,500 yen reduced to 2,250 yen / children, the regular rate of 1,500 yen reduced to 1,100 yen (rental hand towel and bath towel included).
    ・You are welcome to enter the inn to browse the souvenir shop and other areas, even if you do not use the baths.
Continue reading →]]> In winter, Hokkaido becomes a world of glistening snow. This tour reveals more than just snowy scenery, from the rising steam of Noboribetsu Hell Valley to sweeping panoramas of Lake Toya from Silo Observatory!
　
Enjoy a Japanese set lunch featuring plenty of locally sourced ingredients at Toya Kohantei. You can also opt for a soak overlooking Hell Valley at Dai-ichi Takimotokan, a historic hot spring inn with over 160 years of history (additional charge). Make the most of winter in Hokkaido on a sightseeing bus tour.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19132/feed 0 A journey through the lakes and mountains of the Toya and Noboribetsu area in autumnNoboribetsu Jigokudani Valley, Lake Toya & Usuzan Ropeway Autumn Tour (Lunch Included)(Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18104 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18104#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:16:16 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=18104 8:40 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 15:15～16:10 Noboribetsu Jigokudani (free time) [Approx. 55 min.] 16:40～16:55 Tarumae SA (rest stop) [Approx. 15 min.]   Via Sapporo-Minami IC and National Route 12 18:05 Sapporo Factory (drop-off available) 18:10 Sapporo Clock Tower (drop-off available) 18:21 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).
Continue reading →]]> 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.
　
After departing Sapporo Station, the first stop is the roadside station Boyo Nakayama, located at the top of Nakayama Pass. It is also a scenic viewpoint with views of Mt. Yotei. Its local specialty is ageimo, deep-fried potato balls that sell around 300,000 servings a year and have remained a bestseller for more than 50 years.
　
Next, visit Silo Observatory at Lake Toya. Here, enjoy lunch and a sweeping panoramic view of Lake Toya from above. Lunch features Kitano Kaisen Nabe, a hearty hot pot filled with seafood. The special miso soup is rich with the flavor of the seafood, and can be enjoyed to the very last drop with udon noodles added at the end.
　
After lunch, take an aerial ride on the Usuzan Ropeway and enjoy the magnificent scenery shaped by nature from the mountaintop terrace and walking trails. You may also visit Showa-Shinzan Bear Ranch as an optional activity. Watch the bears playing and relaxing, or try feeding them yourself.
　
The final highlight of this course is Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley. This massive explosion crater was formed by volcanic activity, and the sight of volcanic gas and steam rising from the rugged rock surface truly lives up to its name, “Hell Valley.” A wide variety of hot spring waters that make up the Noboribetsu Onsen area gush from this site, totaling 10,000 tons per day. Walk through the sulfur-scented valley and experience the power of the earth with all five senses.
　
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.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18104/feed 0 ROYCE’ Cacao & Chocolate Town, Mt. Moiwa Observation Deck, and Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18079 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18079#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:58:25 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=18079 9:20 Sapporo Station   National Route 231, Hokkaido Route 128, National Route 337 10:20～11:40 *①Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town (Free exploration and shopping)[Approx. 1 hours and 20 min ] 12:35～13:55 *②Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, Outer Market (Free-time lunch and free exploration) [Approx. 1 hours and 10 min ] 14:45〜16:05 *③Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Mini Cable Car (Round-trip ride and observation deck visit) [Approx. 1 hours and 20 min ] 16:45 Sapporo Park Hotel (D/O possible) 16:47 Hotel MYSTAYS Premier Sapporo Park (D/O possible) 16:48 Jasmac Plaza Hotel (D/O possible) 16:50 Susukino (Minami 4-JO) (D/O possible) 16:55 Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible) 17:06 Sapporo Station
  • *①Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town
  • Admission to paid areas: Adults (high school and older) 1,200 yen, ages 4–junior high ¥500, ages 3 and under free
    * No admission fee is required if visiting only the factory shop.
  • *②Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
  • Exclusive Menu for Regular Sightseeing Bus Passengers available. Show your bus ticket stub and receive the following menu items.
  • Meal Content
    Subject to change (content will be posted on the website)
    ・Kitano Gurume-tei: Asakai C Set ¥1,650
    ・Umeido: Chuo Bus Tricolor Donburi ¥2,400
    ・Yanshu Cuisine Kitano Ryoba：Chef's Choice Seafood Donburi ¥3,278
    ・Unagi Yashu：Casual Eel Set (small) ¥1,870
    ・Omoide Shokudo：Squid Rice Set ¥1,800
    *Photos are all for illustrative purposes only.
Kitano Gurume-tei: Asakai C Set Umeido: Chuo Bus Tricolor Donburi Yanshu Cuisine Kitano Ryoba：Chef's Choice Seafood Donburi
Unagi Yashu：Casual Eel Set (small) Omoide Shokudo：Squid Rice Set

  • *Show your Regular Sightseeing Bus ticket stub and get discounts at the following stores. (May change)
    Iwamoto Shoten, Hokkaido Specialty Products, Nemuro Sugiyama Fisheries - 5% OFF select products (some excluded)
  • *We will hand out 10% discount coupons for marine products, agricultural products, crafts, and meals at Kitano Ryoba No. 2 Store (applies to the Kitano Ryoba original menu too), and a 5%discount coupon for snacks and dairy products.
  • *③Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway & Mini Cable Car
  • * If the ropeway or cable car is suspended, the tour will visit the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium instead. Additionally, on the return route the bus will stop at Sapporo Terminal, where the ropeway/cable car fee will be refunded. (In this case, the bus will not stop any of the stops from Sapporo Park Hotel to Susukino)
  • *Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium(Will visit only if the Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway is suspended)
  • ●Mt. Okura Observatory Chairlift （Discount applied when you show your regular sightseeing bus ticket stub）　
    ≪Optional≫　Adults ¥900　Children ¥450 （The service may be suspended on ski jumping competitions and practice days, etc.）
  • *Please note that the lift may be suspended without noltice during strong winds, thunderstorms, or snow removal operations due to heavy snowfall.
  • *During ski jump competitions, the Okurayama Observatory Chiarlift will not be in operation. However, passengers on the regular sightseeing bus may enter the ski jump spectator area free of charge.
  • *On competitions days, depending on weather and event progress, the competition may not have commenced or may be temporarily suspended when the bus arrives.
  • *The Okurayama Observatory Chairlift will also be closed on practice days for ski jump competitions.
  • ●Olympic Museum(Will visit only if the Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway is suspended)
    ≪Optional≫　Adults: ¥670,　Jr. High and under free,　Seniors (65 and over): ¥500
Continue reading →]]> ● Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town (Paid areas are optional and individually paid.)
・This facility adjoins the factory of Royce’, Hokkaido’s representative chocolate brand. Exhibits and hands-on experiences let visitors learn about cacao cultivation, cacao history, and production processes.
・Factory observation: Take a look at the chocolate production line through glass (1st-floor free area).
・Chocolate bar-making workshop: Create your own original chocolate (additional fee required).
・Factory shop: A spacious shop offering exclusive products and sweets available only here (1st-floor free area).

● Free-Time Lunch at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outer Market
・Fresh seafood bowls: The Outer Market has many eateries serving seafood bowls and sushi made with seasonal fish.
・A treasure trove of Hokkaido cuisine: Enjoy ikura, uni, crab, and other local specialties on the spot.
・Free-choice style: Participants can choose any restaurant they like, allowing for a personalized lunch experience.
・Market exploration: You can also shop for souvenirs such as dried goods and local delicacies.

● Mt. Moiwa Observatory
・Panoramic views of Sapporo: From Mt. Moiwa at 531 m elevation, look out to see the cityscape and the Ishikari Plains. Both daytime and night views are spectacular.
・Ropeway + mini cable car: Ride the ropeway to the mid-station, then take the “Morris Car” cable car to the summit.

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