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Mt Tengu Ropeway Round-trip Ticket
Observation decks • Otaru

Mt Tengu Ropeway Round-trip Ticket

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4.7 / 5
(219) • 10K+ booked
৳ 1,545.15
Retail: ৳ 1,582.65
Sapporo Hill of the Buddha, Shrine & Otaru One-Day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • Sapporo

Sapporo Hill of the Buddha, Shrine & Otaru One-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(63) • 1K+ booked
৳ 5,934.75
Save ৳ 2,543.45
Hokkaido Otaru 1-Day Tour: Cape Kamui, Blue Cave, Mount Tengu, Hill of the Buddha (Multiple routes and languages available)
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Otaru 1-Day Tour: Cape Kamui, Blue Cave, Mount Tengu, Hill of the Buddha (Multiple routes and languages available)

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(435) • 4K+ booked
৳ 6,726.25
Save ৳ 4,484.14
Hokkaido Winter Limited | Hill of Budda & Jozankei & Showa-shinzan or Bear Ranch & Lake Toya Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Winter Limited | Hill of Budda & Jozankei & Showa-shinzan or Bear Ranch & Lake Toya Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(173) • 1K+ booked
৳ 6,726.25
Save ৳ 2,882.64
Hokkaido Otaru and Cape Kamui One-Day Small Group Tour
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Otaru and Cape Kamui One-Day Small Group Tour

Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(41) • 700+ booked
৳ 8,308.85
Save ৳ 3,560.94
Hokkaido Sapporo Bibai Snow Land, Otaru, and Shiroi Koibito Park Day Tour
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Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Sapporo Bibai Snow Land, Otaru, and Shiroi Koibito Park Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(311) • 4K+ booked
৳ 6,963.79
Save ৳ 4,642.50
Sapporo Noboribetsu & Otaru Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Tours • From Sapporo

Sapporo Noboribetsu & Otaru Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
4.3 / 5
(221) • 4K+ booked
৳ 6,726.15
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Hokkaido: Otaru, Shakotan Kamui Cape, Shimamui Coast, Yoichi Distillery - Comfortable Bus Selected Day Tour
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Tours • Shakotan

Hokkaido: Otaru, Shakotan Kamui Cape, Shimamui Coast, Yoichi Distillery - Comfortable Bus Selected Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(280) • 1K+ booked
৳ 5,539.25
Classic one-day tour of Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch, and Otaru | Departure from Sapporo
Tours • From Sapporo

Classic one-day tour of Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch, and Otaru | Departure from Sapporo

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(25) • 500+ booked
৳ 5,539.25
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Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort Day Trip: Professional Chinese and English instructors, one-person group, with complimentary photography service (departure from Sapporo, Hokkaido)
Outdoor & sports activities • From Sapporo

Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort Day Trip: Professional Chinese and English instructors, one-person group, with complimentary photography service (departure from Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Beginner-friendly
English guided
Morning departure
4.5 / 5
(327) • 5K+ booked
৳ 7,232.85
Save ৳ 3,099.80
Hokkaido Otaru Popular 1-Day Tour | Otaru Canal・Mt. Tengu・Cape Kamui・Blue Cave | Multiple Routes Available
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Otaru Popular 1-Day Tour | Otaru Canal・Mt. Tengu・Cape Kamui・Blue Cave | Multiple Routes Available

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(80) • 800+ booked
৳ 5,539.25
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Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort One-Day Ski Trip | Official Ski Resort Partner | Includes Photography Service | Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido
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Outdoor & sports activities • From Sapporo

Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort One-Day Ski Trip | Official Ski Resort Partner | Includes Photography Service | Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido

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4.7 / 5
(35) • 400+ booked
৳ 7,122.79
Save ৳ 3,052.60
Hokkaido: Lake Hill Farm Snowmobile Experience (with free ice cream) & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch Day Trip
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido: Lake Hill Farm Snowmobile Experience (with free ice cream) & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch Day Trip

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(7) • 100+ booked
৳ 6,726.15
Save ৳ 2,882.60
Sapporo Kamui Cape, Otaru & Yoichi Distillery Full-Day Tour
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Tours • From Sapporo

Sapporo Kamui Cape, Otaru & Yoichi Distillery Full-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(34) • 100+ booked
৳ 5,539.25
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Otaru, Cape Kamui, Yoichi Distillery & Scenic Coast Day Tour
Tours • Shakotan

Otaru, Cape Kamui, Yoichi Distillery & Scenic Coast Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(12) • 100+ booked
৳ 5,539.25
Save ৳ 2,373.94
Hokkaido Otaru Kimono Rental Experience (Provided by Otaru Yuno Kimono Shop otomenokimono)
Cultural experiences • Otaru

Hokkaido Otaru Kimono Rental Experience (Provided by Otaru Yuno Kimono Shop otomenokimono)

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(10) • 300+ booked
৳ 5,163.39
Otaru & Shakotan Peninsula Kamui Misaki (Departing from Sapporo) Day Tour
Tours • From Sapporo

Otaru & Shakotan Peninsula Kamui Misaki (Departing from Sapporo) Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(74) • 1K+ booked
৳ 5,539.25
Save ৳ 2,373.94
One-Day Exploration of Romantic Otaru Aquarium and Bibai Snow Land
Tours • From Sapporo

One-Day Exploration of Romantic Otaru Aquarium and Bibai Snow Land

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(54) • New Activity
৳ 7,121.79
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Sapporo, Furano, Toya Lake, Otaru Full-Day Private Tour
Tours • From Sapporo

Sapporo, Furano, Toya Lake, Otaru Full-Day Private Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
৳ 1,978.35
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Hokkaido Photo Check-in Panoramic Day Tour | Hokkaido Shrine & Great Buddha & Otaru Canal & Tenguyama (Departing from Sapporo)
Tours • Sapporo

Hokkaido Photo Check-in Panoramic Day Tour | Hokkaido Shrine & Great Buddha & Otaru Canal & Tenguyama (Departing from Sapporo)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
৳ 6,726.25
Hokkaido Otaru Tenguyama Sunset Tour | Great Buddha, Otaru Canal, Tenguyama, Hokkaido Shrine | Departing from Sapporo
Tours • Sapporo

Hokkaido Otaru Tenguyama Sunset Tour | Great Buddha, Otaru Canal, Tenguyama, Hokkaido Shrine | Departing from Sapporo

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(2) • New Activity
৳ 6,726.25
Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Four Seasons Story: Blue Pond, Shirasu Waterfall, Shikisai no Oka, Forest Elf Terrace One-Day Tour
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Four Seasons Story: Blue Pond, Shirasu Waterfall, Shikisai no Oka, Forest Elf Terrace One-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(43) • 1K+ booked
৳ 7,122.00
Save ৳ 3,052.29

Reviews of Otaru activities

Klook User
2026-10-03 03:38:36
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Choon ********
2026-09-18 10:48:40
Fantastic 5.0
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!
Klook客路用户
2026-09-24 07:45:40
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Sihui **
2026-11-01 11:08:12
Fantastic 5.0
Our driver Wang王 was very friendly and gave good advice. we are very happy with the service and manage to visit all 7 places we stated.
Klook User
2026-09-16 23:57:27
Fantastic 5.0
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.
JIA ******
2026-05-26 22:34:56
Fantastic 5.0
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)
Klook客路用户
2026-10-25 09:35:00
Fantastic 5.0
Guide Jay conducted the tour in three languages. Extremely knowledgeable, he told us about scenic spots, local delicacies and souvenirs. All attractions were well worth visiting, and the scenery at Otaru Port was also beautiful.
클룩 고객
2026-06-24 05:18:50
Fantastic 5.0
I booked a tour to visit the Nikka Whisky Distillery. When I searched for tour options, Endate Trip was the only one offering a distillery bus tour. This was my second trip to Sapporo, and I was even more satisfied because the itinerary included Cape Kamui. Our group had six people, and we were lucky enough to have the tour to ourselves without joining another group, which made it even more enjoyable. The weather on the tour day was perfect, so we saw the stunning Shakotan Blue sea, and I was a little sad that photos couldn't capture its beauty. After lunch near Yoichi, we started the Nikka Whisky Distillery tour. The Japanese staff kindly explained each area. Our guide had already informed us about a QR code that translated the staff's explanations, so we had no difficulties, and the guide also provided additional explanations along the way, which made it very enjoyable. We also enjoyed tasting three whiskies and the recommended (pork) jerky. Guide Kim In-jae must have had a tiring long drive, but he gave interesting explanations about Sapporo's culture, weather, and tourist attractions, helped us with whisky shopping, and even covered the Otaru tourist spots, which was our last stop. It felt like our second day in Sapporo was perfect. Thank you, Guide Kim In-jae.
Sangsan ****************
2026-06-02 13:38:07
Fantastic 5.0
Take the Ropeway gondola up Mount Tenguyama for a top view of Otaru city and the beautiful sea. You can exchange your QR code for a physical ticket at the counter and also receive a free postcard and a 10% discount at Tenguu Cafe. At the top, there's a Chipmunk Garden, Tengu Shrine, and other activities to enjoy.

Otaru at a glance

When is the busiest time for things to do in Otaru?

Based on when travelers book attractions & activities

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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Busiest 209
Jan
148
Feb
58
Mar
46
Apr
98
May
112
Jun
106
Jul
71
Aug
Quietest 39
Sep
53
Oct
75
Nov
189
Dec

Travellers from Hong Kong book Otaru activities most in January, when bookings run about 109% above a typical month, while September is the quietest, roughly 61% below typical levels — expect January to sell out earlier. Based on Klook historical booking data.

How much do Otaru activities cost?

Plan your budget for these activities

Typical range Typical price
Tours
HK$335 HK$530 HK$444
Observation decks
HK$101 HK$117 HK$117
Outdoor & sports activities
HK$998 HK$1,131 HK$1,084
Museums
HK$62 HK$62 HK$62
Cultural experiences
HK$296 HK$429 HK$343
HK$0 HK$500 HK$1,000

The easiest way into Otaru sights is typically Museums, at around HKD 62, while Tours offer the widest choice in price with a spread of HKD 195 between budget and pricier options. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
8 daysTypical
25 daysEarly

Travellers typically book around 8 days ahead, which leaves flexibility rather than urgency; during January peak demand you may still prefer to reserve earlier. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to know before visiting Otaru

What to expect in Otaru

The Things to Do catalogue in Otaru is led by Tours, Observation decks, Outdoor & sports activities, Museums and Cultural experiences, giving a mix from museum visits up to active outdoor pursuits that suits walkers, families and outdoorsy travellers alike. That spread means you can choose short cultural stops or pricier outdoor adventures depending on your energy and budget. Demand peaks in January and is quietest in September, so January visits are busiest while September offers the easiest time to join the same experiences.

How to choose what to book

The main choice is whether you prioritise budget or an experience level: Tours provide the widest range in price, typically around HKD 444 at the midpoint with options from HKD 335 up to HKD 530, so they suit travellers who want everything from basic guided walks to more premium guided options. For simple fill-in activities, Museums are the most affordable way in, typically around HKD 62, while Outdoor & sports activities are the priciest, typically around HKD 1,084, and suit travellers seeking higher-energy or specialised options.

If you prefer predictable pricing, Observation decks have a narrow price spread, typically around HKD 117, so shopping around gains little; mid-range categories such as Cultural experiences and Tours vary most in what’s included, so check the experience level to match your expectations.

When travellers from Hong Kong book

Most travellers book roughly 8 days ahead, while the earliest planners book about 25 days out, so plan on reserving activities one to two weeks before travel. That cushion matters most for visits in January, when demand peaks and booking lead time is more useful.

How prices compare

This table shows how Otaru’s top activity categories compare on price so you can place a budget before choosing.

Category Typical Price Usual Range
Tours HKD 444 HKD 335 – HKD 530
Observation decks HKD 117 HKD 101 – HKD 117
Outdoor & sports activities HKD 1,084 HKD 998 – HKD 1,131
Museums HKD 62 HKD 62 – HKD 62
Cultural experiences HKD 343 HKD 296 – HKD 429

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

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