Sobetsu

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The autumn colors were just starting to fade, but the view from the Ropeway was still spectacular. That small plug of lava outflow from many years before was smoking as evening set in. On the island of Hokkaido, Japan, Lake Toya area has beautiful scenery. #GreatOutdoors
The autumn colors were just starting to fade, but the view from the Ropeway was still spectacular. That small plug of lava outflow from many years before was smoking as evening set in. On the island of Hokkaido, Japan, Lake Toya area has beautiful scenery. #GreatOutdoors
Showa-shinzan in Sobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a Volcanic Lava dome.
Photo by Mugu-shisai (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
昭和新山。2013年5月。雨天時は過熱した溶岩から水蒸気が立ち上る
Views from the top of Shōwa-shinzan.
Photo by Hiroshi Nakai (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta

Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta

4 out of 5
88-26 Sobetsuonsen Sobetsu Hokkaido
The price is €356 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
€356
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this spa hotel in Sobetsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Toya and Showa-shinzan are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
The check in procedure is smooth and quick. The resort amenities and hotel ground is beautiful. Food wise, for dinner and breakfast is well presented but taste wise is just ok. It would be nice if the hotel offer 2 types of pillow as the one offered is too soft.

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta
Dai-ichi Takimotokan

Dai-ichi Takimotokan

4 out of 5
55 Noboribetsu-onsen Noboribetsu Hokkaido
The price is €182 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
€182
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Stay at this spa ryokan in Noboribetsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,372 reviews)
An amazing staff great services

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Dai-ichi Takimotokan
Hilton Niseko Village

Hilton Niseko Village

4.5 out of 5
Higashiyama Onsen, Abuta-gun Niseko Hokkaido
The price is €357 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
€357
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this luxury resort in Niseko. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
A great ski in ski out hotel All the essentials The breakfast is amazing

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hilton Niseko Village
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Chatrium Niseko

Chatrium Niseko

3.5 out of 5
Shiki Niseko, 1-jo 3-chome 2-3 Kutchan Hokkaido
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Kutchan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
Staff was very courteous, helpful. Food and beverage options are many. Cafe is quaint and central. Rhythm rental drop off is very practical.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Chatrium Niseko
Setsu Niseko

Setsu Niseko

4.5 out of 5
6-9-1 jo 2-chome, Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan Hokkaido
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kutchan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Comfort and service

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Setsu Niseko
The Vale Rusutsu

The Vale Rusutsu

5 out of 5
13 Izumikawa Rusutsu Hokkaido
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rusutsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rusutsu Resort and Makkarigawa Kasenkoen ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
Love this place!

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

The Vale Rusutsu
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Popular places to visit

Showa-shinzan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Showa-shinzan during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Showa-shinzan

Toyako Forest Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Toyako Forest Museum during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Toyako Forest Museum

Showashinzan Ropeway

Learn about the local history of Sobetsu when you take a trip to Showashinzan Ropeway. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Showashinzan Ropeway

Kimundo Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kimundo Waterfall during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Kimundo Waterfall

Mount Usu

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Usu, a lovely green space in Sobetsu. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mount Usu

Sobetsu Samuzu Road Station

Sobetsu Samuzu Road Station is just one of the places to see in Sobetsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Sobetsu Samuzu Road Station

Things to do

冬 商家街 winter

1-Day Pass for Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

€16
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Day Pass for Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
Mt Usu Ropeway and Toyako

Mt. Usu Ropeway & Toyako Observatory ticket | Hokkaido

€17
per adult
Mt. Usu Ropeway & Toyako Observatory ticket | Hokkaido
Hands-on culinary experience

Hokkaido Nature and Gourmet Experience near Lake Toya

€174
per adult
Hokkaido Nature and Gourmet Experience near Lake Toya
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