Things to do in Otaru

The guide contacted us the day before on WhatsApp to give us all the information. Super convenient. The meeting point was clear with photos and a map. Our tour was half in Chinese and half in English. The explanations were given in both languages each time. The bus was very comfortable and well heated, which was much appreciated with the -1° outside. The different spots of the day were well organized and with amenities and enough time at each stop to enjoy the view. There is a stop at an area with 2 restaurants. Very good. Note that the roads are winding, so on long journeys you may get a little motion sickness. We loved this tour which allowed us to discover the landscapes of the region easily. Upon arrival in Otaru, you can leave the tour and stay longer if you wish.

We loved this! We had forgotten to bring an International Driving Licence to Japan so couldn't pick up a hire car. The Tadao Ando Buddha and the two towns we visited on this tour were on our original itinerary and this was a great way to still be able to see them all. Everything runs to time and the pacing is perfect. I usually hate any kind of organised tour, but I loved this. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Sapporo. Many thanks!

it was an easy and leisurely trip, there's no rush because you'll be given an hour to roam around, it's a whole lot of travel time. Jay is such a chill, knowledgeable guide, the driver was really good at driving.

great tour that gives you a little taste of the Hakaido region. Vivi was a great tour guide and answered any questions you may have. I wish there was a little more time at some of the stops but overall great tour and worth going

Thanks Klook for offering affordable tours, this is my first time using Klook and will definitely use it again as my experience with Klook is great! The reminder message received from or guide Ms Lily Lee before the tour has set my heart at ease. My husband and I enjoyed the entire 1-day Hokkiado Cape Kamui, Otaru, tour led by a very friendly, knowledgeable & bubbly guide Lily. Her information and announcements were very clear both in English and Chinese (she could speak Japanese fluently too). Her smiling & happy face made me feel happy too! She is attentive and helpful, giving us lots of tips and guidance, thanks Lily💕Hope we‘ll meet again!

Our guide, Xiao Zhou, was very thoughtful and flexible, providing us with lots of explanations along the way. Jozankei on 10/20/2025 was already a vibrant tapestry of autumn colors across the mountains – stunningly beautiful! For us, Otaru was mainly about trying the highly recommended Uni & Eel rice bowl at Sekaku. Personally, I found it just okay. Otaru's main street is very commercial, filled with shops. Braving the cold to browse stores you could find in any city mall didn't feel worth it, unless perhaps it's beautiful in the snow. Otaru won't be on our must-return list, but it was fine as a side trip on the tour. I wouldn't recommend making a special trip just for it. Finally, the Shiroi Koibito Park factory turned out to be the highlight of the day. Although it's also a commercial venue, it has a genuine appeal: beautiful architecture, lovely gardens, and charming Halloween decorations with real pumpkins. There's even a toy carnival performance every day at 4:30 PM, making it well worth a visit for couples, families, and friends – almost felt like being at Disneyland. Overall, joining the tour for $60+ was very convenient and made for a fantastic value-for-money day.

We arrived at 1:30 PM after having lunch at the New Chitose Airport domestic terminal since our arrival was at 12 PM. I thought it would be a group tour, but since it was off-season, only 2 people from our team had applied. Usually, they could cancel it if a team isn't formed, but they fulfilled their responsibility and responded very kindly. Especially, two staff members saw us off for just the two of us, and the driver was so kind. He even gave us an umbrella because it might rain when we arrived, haha. The schedule was a reasonable amount of time to see Otaru, and they got us to Sapporo on time. I think booking a tour from the airport was a great idea rather than making plans again in Sapporo. I highly recommend it. Thank you.

It was really easy to redeem the tickets when we reach. Just need to show them the QR code. Queue was short and thankfully for the good weather. We had a great time.

Otaru is really a place that requires a whole day to enjoy the atmosphere, indoor attractions, and outdoor scenery. You need to step slowly to feel the local colors. The Glass Art Museum is very beautiful and adds a lot of color to the trip.