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Blog 1-Day Sapporo & Otaru Highlights Tour (with Hokkaido Specialty Soup Curry Lunch) - Seat in coach
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Tour Highlights
- Capture photo stops at Sapporo landmarks: TV Tower & the iconic Nikka Whisky billboard in Susukino.
- Visit the Hill of the Buddha (Takino Reien)—a breathtaking spiritual site surrounded by seasonal lavender or autumn leaves.
- Savor Hokkaido’s local specialty with an authentic soup curry lunch.
- Enjoy a scenic coastal train ride from Sapporo to Otaru.
- Cruise the charming Otaru Canal and admire retro stone buildings.
- Explore Otaru Sakaimachi Street at your own pace—home to glassware, music boxes & local sweets.
- Guided by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide with comfortable transfers by private car and train.
| Day | Time | Duration | Activity | Details | Transportation | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10:05 | 10 min | Meet at Sapporo TV Tower | Meet in front of the 1F elevator/artwork showing the date. | — | — |
| 10:15 – 10:55 | 40 min | Sapporo Short Stopover | Photo stops at Sapporo TV Tower & Susukino Crossing (Nikka Whisky billboard). View retro trams. | Hired car | — | |
| 10:55 – 11:35 | 40 min | Transfer to Takino Reien | Drive through the city. | Hired car | — | |
| Drive-by | — | Former Hokkaido Government Office | Historical red-brick building (Neo-Baroque architecture). | Hired car | — | |
| Drive-by | — | Toyohira River | Scenic seasonal views, known for salmon swimming upstream. | Hired car | — | |
| 11:35 – 12:20 | 45 min | Hill of the Buddha (Takino Reien) | View Moai statues, Buddha dome, lavender (Jul) or autumn leaves (Oct). | — | — | |
| 12:20 – 1:00 | 40 min | Transfer to lunch venue | — | Hired car | — | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | 60 min | Lunch | Hokkaido specialty soup curry. No vegetarian option available. | — | Lunch | |
| 2:00 – 3:15 | 75 min | Transfer to Otaru | Hired car to Sapporo Station, then scenic train ride to Otaru along the coast. | Hired car / Train | — | |
| 3:30 – 4:10 | 40 min | Otaru Canal Cruise | Retro boat cruise through the historic canal and stone warehouses. | Boat | — | |
| 4:10 – 4:25 | 15 min | Walk to Otaru Sakaimachi Street | — | On foot | — | |
| 4:25 – 6:00 | 95 min | Free Time at Otaru Sakaimachi Street | Visit the Music Box Museum, museums, glass shops, sweets shops, and historical sites. | — | — | |
| 6:00 – 7:15 | 75 min | Return to Sapporo | Walk to Otaru Station, train to Sapporo Station. | Train / On foot | — | |
| 7:15 | — | Tour Ends at Sapporo Station | Guests may proceed to their next destination on their own. | — | — |
Important Notes
- Minimum 2 participants required; max 8.
- Times are approximate and subject to change depending on traffic and local conditions.
- Hill of the Buddha is a cemetery—please follow respectful guidelines.
