Title: Visit Sobetsu: Best of Sobetsu Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Sobetsu](https://expedia.ca/Sobetsu-Hotels.d6224228.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sobetsu](https://expedia.ca/Sobetsu-Vacation-Rentals.d6224228.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Sobetsu Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Sobetsu.d6224228.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sobetsu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Sobetsu.d6224228.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sobetsu ## Travel Guide ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6237895/766576e3-84e4-4b9a-b713-c6bdf3065460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6237895/766576e3-84e4-4b9a-b713-c6bdf3065460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Showa-shinzan in Sobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a Volcanic Lava dome.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144865/7eb2cf1f-adde-4d3e-8f3e-80a5776b3b01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144865/7eb2cf1f-adde-4d3e-8f3e-80a5776b3b01.jpg) by [Mugu-shisai](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mugu-shisai) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144865/6e9b70c1-5c6a-4af2-8863-668e6ff47153.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Views from the top of Shōwa-shinzan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224228/e6553907-b207-4fb3-9962-2cb6528a17b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224228/e6553907-b207-4fb3-9962-2cb6528a17b6.jpg) by [Hiroshi Nakai](https://www.flickr.com/people/39088099@N04) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ## Visit Sobetsu Things to do - Sobetsu Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sobetsu ![Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90620000/90616300/90616294/883af317_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no uta 88-26 Sobetsuonsen Sobetsu Hokkaido CA $500 CA $557 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sobetsu. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Sep 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=90616294&PinnedHotelID=90616294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6224228) ![Dai-ichi Takimotokan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4434200/4434175/d1156f45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dai-ichi Takimotokan 55 Noboribetsu-onsen Noboribetsu Hokkaido CA $235 CA $264 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Noboribetsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,387 reviews) Big onsen hot spring with 35 pools and tubs, underground indoor swimming pool; succulent buffet with anything you possibly can imagine are available. During my stay, hotel hosted an annual devil festival with traditional dances, rice cake bitting, and onsen water fight competitions between two almost ... Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=4434175&PinnedHotelID=4434175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6224228) ![Hilton Niseko Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1950000/1946400/1946325/8957b815_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Niseko Village Higashiyama Onsen, Abuta-gun Niseko Hokkaido CA $308 CA $415 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Book a 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 our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) amazing staff courteous and friendly Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=1946325&PinnedHotelID=1946325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6224228) [See all 575 properties in Sobetsu](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6224228) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![A log house with a 100% natural hot spring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109450000/109443900/109443831/b452bc32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A log house with a 100% natural hot spring. Usu Gun Sobetsu Cho Hokkaido Stay at this cottage in Sobetsu. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Kimundo Waterfall and Otaki Niagara Falls are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Sobetsu-Hotels-A-Log-House-With-A-100-Natural-Hot-Spring.h109443831.Hotel-Information) ![The Vale Rusutsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46963000/46962984/ac6e3d15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Vale Rusutsu 13 Izumikawa Rusutsu Hokkaido Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rusutsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rusutsu Resort and Makkarigawa Kasenkoen ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews) Excellent staff! Clean and spacious rooms, fantastic breakfast! Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Niseko-Hotels-The-Vale-Rusutsu.h46962984.Hotel-Information) ![Setsu Niseko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73020000/73015600/73015521/014d71e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Setsu Niseko 6-9-1 jo 2-chome, Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan Hokkaido Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kutchan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews) My husband and I had stayed here for 4 days and really enjoyed hotel facilities. Our room was perfect. Only thing I wanted to mention about the bellboy services, may need more training . When i got dropped off and arrived with two big luggages and ski bag, no one came out to help at all and also ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sobetsu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6224228&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Showa-Shinzan-Sobetsu.d553248621532776588.Vacation-Attraction) #### Toyako Forest Museum 4/5(1 review) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Toyako Forest Museum during your trip to Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Toyako-Forest-Museum-Sobetsu.d553248621532776600.Vacation-Attraction) #### Showashinzan Ropeway 4/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Sobetsu when you spend time at Showashinzan Ropeway. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Showashinzan-Ropeway-Sobetsu.d553248621532776598.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Usu-Sobetsu.d638642500497960960.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kimundo-Waterfall-Sobetsu.d553248621532776603.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sobetsujohokanai Enjoy an outing to Sobetsujohokanai during your stay in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sobetsujohokanai-Sobetsu.d553248621562275991.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![冬 商家街 winter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/666410/8e31a30f-a590-4ff3-b2ea-d705839fff9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Pass for Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura CA $26 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-pass-for-noboribetsu-date-jidaimura.a666410.activity-details) ![The outdoor foot bath experience requires walking a long mountain road, and the mountain road is still relatively primitive, which must be for the protection of the original ecology.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48942669/1139bc58-f968-46bb-be47-d3e6d310e292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hokkaido|Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo CA $192 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hokkaidonoboribetsu-lake-toya-otaru-panoramic-from-tour-sapporo.a48942669.activity-details) [See all activities in Sobetsu](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sobetsu.d6224228.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Sobetsu ![A charming magical place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131010/ef4f2589-5dd9-48c5-a3d6-b19f9e1dff52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Toyako - Cities near Sobetsu - Places of interest [Toyako](https://expedia.ca/Toyako.dx6131010) - [Rusutsu Resort ](https://expedia.ca/Rusutsu-Resort-Rusutsu.d6102606.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Poroto ](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Poroto-Shiraoi.d553248621532776621.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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