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

I had a wonderful experience traveling around Hokkaido, and I would especially like to thank my guide, Brett, for his thoughtful service and excellent recommendations. Brett helped me plan a great itinerary and introduced me to many unique local snacks and specialties that I would probably never have discovered on my own. He was also very kind to help me take many beautiful photos throughout the trip. One of my favorite experiences was visiting Otaru. Brett took me to some hidden spots away from the usual tourist routes, making the trip feel much more special. He also introduced me to delicious fresh seafood and other unique Hokkaido foods. I truly appreciated Brett’s patience, friendliness, detailed explanations, and thoughtful service. He made my Hokkaido journey easy, enjoyable, and memorable. I am very satisfied and would highly recommend Brett to anyone visiting Hokkaido!

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.

I had a very fulfilling and enjoyable one-day tour of Otaru! The overall itinerary was excellent, and they gave us plenty of time at each tourist spot, so we didn't feel rushed and could explore at our leisure, which was wonderful. Our guide, Donghwan, even took photos for us, so we have many great pictures to remember the trip by! The explanations about Hokkaido and the little stories he shared during our drives were also very entertaining. When we arrived at each attraction, he didn't just give us free time; he clearly pointed out the must-see highlights, good photo spots, and efficient routes to explore, which made navigating incredibly easy. We never got lost. He also gave us detailed recommendations for nearby restaurants and shopping during our free time, allowing us to make the most of our time without any waste. Thanks to Guide Donghwan, who patiently answered all our questions during the tour and paid meticulous attention to every detail, we had a truly fantastic time!!!

We had a wonderful trip led by our guide, Donghwan! We chose this tour because it included the Hill of the Buddha, Otaru, and another stop in between. I traveled with a friend on Friday, September 18th. The weather was hotter than Seoul, with strong autumn sunshine. Short sleeves, shorts, and a light cardigan were perfectly sufficient. Our guide provided explanations about our destination just before arrival and also recommended places to visit and eat in Otaru, which was very helpful. If you're considering this tour, just keep in mind that lunch is usually after 2 PM and will be in Otaru!

Relaxing trip with plenty of time at each stop, 30-40 min between each stop, good for those who wish to see more around while visiting Otaru; suggest extending the candy factory to 45 min and reduce the shrine visit to 45 min, balancing the time for sightseeing and shopping; well-prepared tour guide Ko San for his detailed introductions, appreciate the small notes and all the recommendations posted in the chat group; very good experience overall

Great overall experience! Our tour guide Kundan has been very accommodating and helpful all throughout our trip. He offered to take us pictures, recommends resto, and assists in reservation.

It was great having plenty of free time in Otaru, and since the schedule wasn't too tight, it was nice to look around at a leisurely pace. Tour guides Domi and Suyeon took such delicate and wonderful photos and explained everything so kindly, which made it a delightful trip.

Due to my schedule, I really wanted to visit both Datebursu and Otaru in one day, and it was wonderful that I was able to go to both places! Our guide, Sei, was also very kind. They recommended great places to eat and see in Otaru, thanks to which I had a fulfilling and enjoyable trip today. Thank you! 😊

Thanks to our tour guides Dami and Suyang, we had an amazing and enjoyable time in Sapporo! They took professional-level photos, haha. The guidance was great, and their explanations were so clear and easy to understand. Since it's our honeymoon, we are so grateful to have wonderful memories and great pictures, haha. We will definitely book with them again next time we come to Sapporo! The final yakitori recommendation was also perfection! Thank you so much, guides Dami and Suyang~!

I was wondering what the scenery in Biei would look like in the autumn, and since I wanted to take my mom somewhere impactful rather than just fields or plants she's already familiar with, I chose this tour that includes the Hill of the Buddha. The result was amazing! We went on the second day of our trip, and my mom said that out of the whole trip, this day was the most memorable for her, haha. First of all, the weather was truly great, and the Hill of the Buddha was even better than I expected. The lavender ice cream was delicious too. Hokkaido Shrine and Shiroi Koibito Park felt a bit average, to be honest, haha. Still, when you go to Japan, you have to draw an Omikuji (fortune slip) at least once. Everywhere we stopped sold a lot of desserts, and they were all genuinely delicious. The Kaisendon (seafood bowl) I had by choosing from the restaurants recommended in Otaru was also fantastic. The only slight drawback was that because of the tour schedule, lunch was a bit late, and since we ate a lot of desserts, dinner time felt a bit awkward ^^; Since it was a bus tour, there were some slight delays in the schedule, but I want to thank our guides who worked hard to explain things and let us know about recommended restaurants and desserts despite that. Three-line summary: - Delicious food keeps popping up everywhere you go. - The schedule is packed tighter than expected, so you might actually get a bit tired?! - A relaxed comfort that feels like 30% package tour and 70% independent travel.