Hokkaidon suuri Buddha & Jozankei Onsen & Otaru & Shiroi Koibito -päiväretki (lähtö Sapporosta)

Our guide was Lee, and he was very nice and helpful. He always reminded us a few minutes before it was time to get back on the bus, which was great so no one got left behind. The first stop was the Great Buddha and Moai Statue Park. This was my favorite stop. There were so many Moai statues, and they were really interesting to see. We arrived around 9:30 AM, so we had plenty of time to take photos before the Great Buddha opened at 10 AM. Next was Jozankei. You can soak your feet for free here, so don’t forget to bring a towel. After that, there’s about a 10-minute walk to the red bridge, where you can take photos. The scenery was beautiful—the river was frozen and felt very magical. Then we went to Otaru, where we had lunch. Lee recommended a restaurant, and we tried snow crabs, which were really good. After eating, we walked to the Otaru Canal. It was okay, but nothing too special for me. The last stop was Shiroi Koibito Park. It was fine, mainly a place to buy souvenirs.

Really had fun on this tour! We joined the day before leaving Sapporo, and it was the perfect winter send-off. The peaceful atmosphere at the Hill of the Buddha and the Moai statues, the picturesque views in Jozankei and Otaru, and the sweet finale at Shiroi Koibito made the whole day feel beautifully well-rounded. Our tour guide, Hikaru, made it even more enjoyable—he was pleasant, always smiling, and genuinely cheerful despite the challenging weather. There was a slight delay in the morning pickup due to heavy snow, road conditions, and traffic, and he even gave each group little goodies as a “late gift,” even though it wasn’t his fault at all. If you get Hikaru on your tour, you’re in great hands!

Tämä retki tuntui siltä, että pääsimme näkemään niin monia eri puolia Hokkaidosta yhdessä päivässä. Kaikki oli hyvin järjestetty, ja matkaohjelmaa noudatettiin sujuvasti koko päivän ajan. Oppaamme Jeremy oli uskomattoman avulias ja varmisti, että kaikki pysyi aikataulussa. Hän jakoi myös erinomaisia ravintolasuosituksia, mikä teki kokemuksesta entistä paremman, sillä pääsimme kokeilemaan todella hyvää paikallista ruokaa. Kaiken kaikkiaan se oli erittäin nautinnollinen ja ikimuistoinen retki. Suosittelemme lämpimästi kaikille, jotka haluavat tutustua näihin kauniisiin kohteisiin mukavasti ja tehokkaasti!

I was overall happy with this tour, especially the itinerary. Im glad to say that what you see in the photos is truly what you get in real life. Otaru was magical, especially with the snowfall. Jozankei Onsen was also beautiful - the snowy surroundings made it an excellent spot for photos. Other stops such as Hill of the Buddha and Shiroi Koibito Park were also impressive. The main downside of the trip was the limited time at Shiroi Koibito Park. We only had about 40 minutes there, which was not enough. We wanted to go inside the factory to see how the chocolates are made and also spend time shopping for souvenirs, but we couldn’t do both due to the short stop. As for the guide, Hanson, it was nice that he speaks English. He was approachable, friendly, and gave clear instructions, especially regarding meeting times. Suggestions for improvement: • The guide could speak louder. • The historical background of the tourist spots was lacking. • Lunch instructions were unclear.

The place is amazing during winter, the snow is like powdered milk😅. There’s a cafe near the Hill of Buddha and a cafe outside near the parking area. The place is actually Huge. Snap your perfect spot. We also saw a deer! awsome! BUT the guide and driver is so rude, keep repeating the instance of eating peanut/poprice of other passenger, He should have handled it nicely. Although we were not the one who made the mistake, I feel sorry for the other passengers because he’s too rude when delivering the message. I actually suprised since this is not a common to Japanese. maybe one in a million

I had a wonderful experience with our guide, Ms Kiki, despite the inclement weather and heavy snow in Sapporo. Due to road conditions, the last segment of the tour to Shiroi Koibito Park had to be cancelled, but Ms Kiki handled the situation professionally and thoughtfully by arranging more time for us to explore Otaru, which we truly appreciated. Throughout the trip, she was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, constantly sharing great recommendations for local food and shopping that enhanced our experience. Even with challenging weather conditions, she ensured the tour remained enjoyable and well-managed. Thank you, Ms Kiki, for your dedication and excellent service — it made our day trip memorable despite the snow!

Loistava tapa vierailla nähtävyyksillä ilman vaivaa. Hyvä englanninkielinen opas ja erittäin informatiivinen. Retkibussi saapuu ja lähtee ajallaan.

導遊Andy超級細心，行程安排妥當，每個景點都詳細解釋，令我們深入認識北海道👍👍👍

Jeremy did his best in guiding our group composed of different nationalities. He knew the places well and his timing of each place was just right. I enjoyed this trip so much, no hassles, just pure fun at each place visited.

行程安排合理，不紧不松。最喜欢的是第一站头大佛，向导Hikaru人很nice，中日英三语翻译厉害了👍 如果喜欢建筑，大自然，历史推荐大家这条路线