Things to do in Tenguyama

Even though the weather was gloomy and the wind was strong, our tour guide, Xiao Zhou, was as friendly as a friend. He was considerate of us and took photos for everyone. Traveling in a small group was a different kind of experience. Chatting and sharing with travelers from different countries created a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. And we were lucky enough to see snow in Otaru, which made us very satisfied.

Buy in advance, it's also convenient to redeem physical tickets with a QR code. The night view on the mountain is beautiful and worth a visit.

This review is for our trip to Hakodate instead of Otaru and Noboribetsu. Pls refer to my other review and photos for the 2 cities. anyway, so our driver here was also Leo, who was fluent and excellent in english and also a professional driver. This was a 2-day trip with overnight stay at hakodate from sapporo. The first day was rainy and we had to adjust our plans and itinerary. Thank goodness Leo was very flexible and he brought us to Goryokaku park. after that we went to the kanemori red brick warehouses. At first we thought we couldnt go to see the Hakodate mountsin observatory but we decided to do that the next day when the weather improved. we also got to have our breakfast at Hakodate morning market. The hakodate scallop and the hairy crab were delicious!!! after hakodate mountain, we went to the motomachi historical district and hachimanzaka slope, and before we left hakodate, we went back to the red brick warehouses and ate at Lucky Pierrot at the pier. Had a safe trip back.

We had an amazing time with this tour package, the pacing/duration of itinerary is just perfect for each location - we didnt feel rushed. Cape Kamui and Cape Shakotan are both breath-taking. Lily is also great, she’s very friendly and energetic, and always willing to take the extra mile to make her guests happy, everyone loves her. Thanks Lily, you’re such a charming guide.

We had an enjoyable day trip with our guide, Lily. She is helpful and friendly. We had the luxury of having a big and comfortable bus catered to us. Although we don’t know one another in the tour our punctuality is excellent. Thank you Lily once again. We will join the tour again when we have come to Hokkaido.

The Chinese-speaking guide arrived early and I met them without issue. It was fascinating and fun to hear them speak Chinese, Japanese, and English interchangeably. Also, this tour being a multinational one, riding in a small van with people from China, the Philippines, India, and Korea was special and created memorable moments. The detailed and fun explanations about Shakotan Blue, Otaru Canal, and Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory made the day tour enjoyable from beginning to end. Shakotan Blue and Cape Kamui, befitting the northernmost region, gave a feeling of being overwhelmed by the rough and magnificent vast nature. In that moment, all worries and anxieties disappeared, and even as the raindrops grew thicker, the path to the summit was so magnificent that getting rained on didn't matter at all. The stunning sea and cliffs, and other natural wonders, the swaying reed fields – lying down together and swaying together in the reed field!!! Afterwards, even though the weather became even more stormy with rain and wind, the Otaru Canal was even more charming after the rain. I wondered if this was the feeling of the surprisingly modern opening period? It felt like going back to the past, the beginning of industry here – Romantic City – the Romantic City that the guide emphasized was a perfect description. It was good that we were given 3 hours there, and it was also great that there was a large duty-free shop where we could choose from a wide variety of souvenirs. And finally, the Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory was a charming, pretty, and fun place full of European style. Also, the driver was very kind, which was great. I came to Sapporo, but I am grateful to have seen such wonderful outskirts and to have experienced the blessings of the sea, reeds, wind, and clouds. I already miss it.

Be sure to ride the Showa Shinzan Ropeway; the view of Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya from the summit offers a unique perspective.

A breathtaking trip! Shikisai-no-oka in Biei is like God's palette dropped to earth, with vibrant colors scattered across the landscape. Coupled with perfect weather, it's an invigorating experience.