Things to do in Otaru Canal

Rick is a knowledgeable , helpful n wonderful guides. He is willing shares all the attraction details and providing umbrella to our group during raining. He should deserve an award for outstanding & tour guide of 2026 ISCC company.

Mainly booked this tour because I wanted to visit Cape Kamui, which is not easy to reach by public transport. Seeing the famous Shakotan Blue on a clear day was absolutely worth the price and the long journey. The added bonus was getting to see the Shakotan Coast, visit Otaru, and stop at Shiroi Koibito Park all in the same day. As expected, the schedule was quite tight, but this is understandable given the long distances we had to cover and the number of places included in the itinerary. Our guide, Cici, was pleasant and helpful. However, I felt the tour could have been more informative. She provided translations in Japanese and Chinese and read the English descriptions from her notes, but there wasn't much additional interesting information or storytelling about the places we visited. A little more background, local history, or interesting facts would have made the experience more engaging.

Our guide Allen was very helpful and knowledgeable. He shared a lot of local stories & that’s so much better than reading articlesssss about Hokkaido history & culture. Wish we can have 30mins more at Otaru to take a slow stroll to soak in the beautiful town.

My wife and I booked this as we really wanted to see the Hill of the Buddha and Otaru but we're worried we wouldn't fit it all in if we did it ourselves. This tour fit the requirements perfectly, gave us plenty of time in each location and the transfers were spot on. Sei, our guide was excellent throughout, giving us useful information about the tour and each of the places we visited. he gave us plenty of recommendations for snacks and where to eat for lunch too. In summary, a really enjoyable side quest from Sapporo.

A great choice if you want a beautiful, flexible, and well‑organized tour that lets you make the most out of a short travel window. Highly recommended for anyone who wants freedom and variety without sacrificing convenience.

The schedule for this trip was very well organized, with appropriate time allocated for each attraction. The tour guide, Xiao Liao, provided prompt reminders and warm, professional service, communicating very well in Chinese, English, and Japanese. By the way, participants can choose between the Yoichi Distillery and the fruit-picking orchard based on their preferences, and the driver will pick everyone up individually.

5-Star Review: The Hokkaido autumn foliage day trip departing from Sapporo truly exceeded our expectations and deserves a big five-star rating! The itinerary was well-arranged and the scenery was breathtaking: the autumn views at Jozankei Dam were simply gorgeous. The Sapporo Hill of the Buddha is a harmonious blend of art and nature. At Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, the cosmos flower fields painted entire hillsides in shades of pink. The water at Lake Shikotsu is crystal clear and azure blue, and the natural landscape was deeply refreshing. Finally, we visited the Shiroi Koibito Park, which was filled with a romantic, fairytale-like atmosphere. Our tour guide, Fukuya, was attentive and provided excellent explanations. The arrangements made by the supplier, Sanyou Kankou Co., Ltd., were very professional, and the timing was managed exceptionally well. Great value for money: Being able to visit these five classic attractions for just over 300 yuan is an absolute steal! This trip perfectly captured the autumn charm of Hokkaido. It was hassle-free, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sapporo! Full marks! 💯🍁✨

my guide, Rii, was very informative and thoughtful. She can converse in english and mandarin. We were provided a 13 seater van for 6 random people. She catered the front seats for my injured leg so that it was easier for me. She took initiative to snap photos for us. Though the travel time at each stop is fairly short, thankfully it was not crowd season, so still able to cover most of each stop. Through the trip, we were given insights of hokkaido history and details of every site. A little sad that i couldnt cover oyunuma pond since i cant climb the hill at noboribetsu. I enjoyed the Bocca yogurt at lake toya and Guarana(Hokkaido's coca cola) recommended by Rii. The baby brown bears were super cute at the bear ranch. For otaru, there was no time for buying famous sweets (letao, rokkusei, ryugetsu) due to the crowd (but all these brands can be found in sapporo station). Covered Otaru canal, kitachi glass, music box museum, miffy port town(specially designed items for otaru only)

We had a fantastic trip visiting Shakotan Blue, the Otaru Canal, and Shiroi Koibito Park. Our tour guide, Hong, was exceptional—his communication regarding meeting points and tour expectations was always clear and well-organized. I was particularly impressed by his ability to fluently speak Korean, English, and Chinese, effortlessly catering to the diverse nationalities in our group. Highly recommended!