[Hokkaido, Otaru] Sapporo departure, Shakotan Peninsula, Otaru, one-day bus tour, Shakotan Kamui Cape + Shimamuki Coast + Otaru city stroll + Shiroi Koibito Park <Departure from 1 person / Sapporo city departure and arrival>

Shimamuki Beach This is a spot where you can see the crystal clear cobalt blue ocean known as Shakotan Blue. Once you pass through a small tunnel that is only accessible to pedestrians, you will see the sheer cliffs, huge rocks, and the Shakotan Blue ocean, which is truly a spectacular sight! The water is so clear that you can see the bedrock on the seabed, and the glittering, magnificent ocean spreads out before you.

Shakotan Cape Kamui The tip of Cape Kamui, which juts out dramatically into the ocean, is about 770m from the gate off-limits to women. If you follow the Charenka Path, a promenade with magnificent views of the Sea of Japan on both sides, you can see a 300-degree rounded horizon in about 20 minutes.

Otaru Canal (car window sightseeing) The Otaru Canal was completed in 1923 and is the only canal in Japan that was not dug inland but instead built by reclaiming land off the coast. The canal is 1,140m long and features a gentle curve. The Otaru Canal is a symbol of Otaru, one of Hokkaido's leading tourist destinations. This waterway supported the shipping of Otaru, a port city that supported the development of Hokkaido, and along the canal there are many historical brick buildings and warehouses, allowing you to see the nostalgic scenery unique to Otaru.

Free stroll around Sakaimachi, Otaru Otaru Canal is a place where history lives on as the gateway to Hokkaido. A leisurely stroll along the canal, where many goods once passed through, while admiring the stone warehouses and the warm glow of gas lamps, will leave you feeling nostalgic, as if time had stopped. The retro townscape, which retains the atmosphere of the time when the city prospered through maritime trade, never ceases to fascinate visitors. Be comforted by the beautiful glasswork of Kitaichi Glass and the gentle music of the Otaru Music Box Museum, and experience history at the former Hokkaido Bank Head Office and Kitakaro. And the best thing about Otaru is its cuisine! A lunch where you can taste local specialties is one of the pleasures of traveling. You can enjoy juicy chicken dishes at Naruto Honten, famous for its fried chicken halves, or enjoy fresh sushi at the long-established Otaru Masazushi Honten, or enjoy a luxurious seafood bowl at Market Restaurant Ajidokoro Takeda. You're sure to be able to fully enjoy the bounty of Hokkaido that each store has to offer and leave both your heart and your stomach satisfied.

Shiroi Koibito Park This is a factory and sweets theme park run by Ishiya Confectionery, known as one of Sapporo's leading confectionery companies. Since opening in 1995, it has become one of Sapporo's most famous tourist attractions, attracting attention from Hokkaido residents, as well as tourists from outside Hokkaido and overseas. Inside the facility, there are plenty of exciting activities, such as a tour of the Shiroi Koibito factory and workshops where you can experience making sweets. There is also a cafe where you can taste original sweets that can only be found here. It is a chocolate entertainment facility that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways by children and adults alike. *Chocotopia Factory admission is not included in the tour price. If you wish to visit, you will need to apply and pay on site.

*You can fully enjoy the natural beauty and history of Hokkaido. First, enjoy the crystal clear Shakotan blue sea from the cliffs at Cape Kamui and Shimamui Coast on the Shakotan Peninsula, and be captivated by the majestic nature. Afterwards, head to Otaru and stroll through the historic Otaru Canal and Sakaimachi Shopping Street. In the shopping street lined with stone warehouses and historic buildings along the canal, you can enjoy the stylish townscape while experiencing Otaru's history and culture. In addition, during your free time, you can enjoy Otaru's specialty gourmet food, which is a major attraction of this plan as you can fully enjoy the local flavors.