Seafood Grill and Ropeway Views
Otaru, the Japan Heritage City & Shiroi Koibito Park Tour (Includes Meal)
H-1 Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is open
H-2 Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is closed (Tuesdays and September 24)
* Reservations require advance payment.
Summary
| Operation Period | May 9 – Nov 3, 2026（Excludes Jun 4, Jun 13, Jun 27, Jul 24 – Jul 26, Aug 8 – Aug 16, Aug 30, Sep 19 – Sep 23, Oct 3, Oct 17） |
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| Duration | 8 hours 31 min |
| Distance | 89km |
| Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times | Sapporo Station / Start: 9:30 End: 18:01 |
*Includes lunch, admission to Mt. Tengu Ropeway, and admission to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (H-1 only).
*Passengers using the junior high school student fare must present a student ID when purchasing and exchanging tickets at the regular sigtseeing bus counter, so please be sure to bring your student ID.
*During the H-2 period, junior high school students will be charged the adult fare.
H-1: Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is open
| Our Price | Adult | 9,500yen |
| Jr. High school students | 9,200yen | |
| Child | 5,900yen |
H-2: Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is closed (Tuesdays and September 24)
| Our Price | Adult | 9,200yen |
| Child | 5,900yen |
H-1 Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is open
H-2 Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is closed (Tuesdays and September 24)
Departs from Sapporo Station Sightseeing Bus Terminal – Exchange your ticket in advance!
Must see sights
Take in Otaru's spectacular views and rich history opn a thoroughly satisfying tour that also includes a stop at Shiroi Koibito Park.
Otaru was recognized as a Japan Heritage site in 2025. This sightseeing bus tour offers a richly rewarding day, combining the history and scenery of Otaru with a visit to one of Sapporo’s classic attractions, Shiroi Koibito Park.
One of the great appeals of this tour is the chance to fully enjoy both the historic landmarks and popular attractions of Otaru and Sapporo.
Why not enjoy a full day of sightseeing on a bus journey departing from and returning to Sapporo?
| 9:30（departures） | Sapporo Station |
| Via Sapporo North IC and Otaru IC | |
| 10:32～11:30 | ※①Mt. Tengu Ropeway & The Glass Studio in Otaru (Ropeway ride and free exploration)【Approx. 60min】 |
| 11:45～12:35 | Otaru Bine (Lunch)【Approx. 50min】 |
| 12:40～13:20 | Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【Approx. 40min】 |
| 13:30～15:40 | Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, etc.—Free exploration)【Approx. 2 hours and 10 min】 |
| Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC | |
| 16:15～17:15 | ※②Shiroi Koibito Park (visit) 【Approx. 60min】 |
| 17:35（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome(D/O possible) |
| 17:45（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome(D/O possible) |
| 17:50（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible) |
| 18:01（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
H-1 Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is open
| 9:30（departures） | Sapporo Station |
| Via Sapporo North IC and Otaru IC | |
| 10:32～11:30 | ※①Mt. Tengu Ropeway (Ropeway ride and free exploration)【Approx. 60min】 |
| 11:45～12:35 | Otaru Bine (Lunch)【Approx. 50min】 |
| 12:40～15:40 | Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro—Free exploration and lunch on your own)【Approx. 3 hours】 |
| Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC | |
| 16:15～17:15 | ※②Shiroi Koibito Park (visit) 【Approx. 60min】 |
| 17:35（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome(D/O possible) |
| 17:45（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome(D/O possible) |
| 17:50（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible) |
| 18:01（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
H-2 Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is closed (Tuesdays and September 24)
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●The Glass Studio in Otaru is closed every Tuesday, so tours are unavailable. (Under the H-2 schedule, visits are not available except on September 24).
● In Case of Mt. Tengu Ropeway Suspension In case of bad weather or other reasons that cause the Mt. Tengu Ropeway to suspend operation, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows, and the ropeway fare will be refunded in cash at the Otaru Terminal counter.
・Itinerary when the ropeway is suspended (Tuesdays: The Glass Studio in Otaru is closed)
| 10:32～10:55 | Mt. Tengu Parking Lot (Restroom break)【Approx. 20min】 |
| 11:10～11:35 | Otaru Station Front Terminal counter (Ropeway fare refund)【Approx. 25min】 |
| 11:45～12:35 | Otaru Bine (Lunch)【Approx. 50min】 |
※②Shiroi Koibito Park
●Free exploration. Admission to the paid area is optional and payable separately.
Paid area admission: High school students and older ¥800, ages 4 to junior high school ¥400, ages 3 and under free (through July 29); High school students and older ¥1,200, ages 4 to junior high school ¥600, ages 3 and under free (from July 30)
*Through July 29, parts of the Chocotopia 3rd-floor viewing area, including the Shiroi Koibito Park production line, may be unavailable due to renovation work. During this period, the paid viewing area will remain open, and all areas other than the 3rd-floor factory observation passage will operate as usual.
*Last admission to the paid area is 16:30 (open until 17:30).
*On July 28 and 29, due to preparations for the grand re-opening, the last admission time for the paid area will be 15:00, and entry to the paid area will not be available. Only garden strolls and shopping in the shops will be possible.
Otaru Bine：Grilled Seafood Plate
【Menu】
· Marinated herring
· Grilled seasonal fish
· Grilled scallops
· Penne gratin with oysters
· Salad
· Baguette
· Onion soup
*Extra bread available upon request.
*Menu items are subject to change based on availability.
※Tour may be cancelled due to weather conditions or expressway conditions. Tour may also be cancelled during operation due to similar conditions.
※Duration of tour may change depending on traffic congestion or number of passengers. Buses may also be delayed, so please allow ample time for transfer to other means of transportation.
※Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the closed days or limit on tours at each facility.
※Buses may be delayed due to traffic congestion and adverse weather, so please allow ample time for transfer to other means of transportation.
※Tours may be cancelled due to the disasters or marathons. Please inquire about operation schedule during adverse weather.
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