Things to do in Otaru City

• Age 4～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Visitors: Want to experience snow without skiing? This tour is specially prepared for skiers, so if you want to enjoy the snowy scenery or participate in snow activities, we recommend that you choose another package. Beginners: This trip includes activities for skiers, and ski equipment rental and lift tickets are provided. There are no courses for beginners, so please learn basic skiing skills in advance. About an hour's drive from Sapporo city. This ski resort boasts some of the best powder snow in Hokkaido and a vast slope. It has the longest operating period of any ski resort in Sapporo, and is open from mid-November to early May every year. It has seven courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and a snow park where you can play with sleds and tubes. The beginner-friendly "Rinkan-Merhen Course" is a long course with a total length of 3.6 km and a high level of difficulty. For mogul lovers, we recommend the downhill course with a maximum slope of 30 degrees, and for snowboarders, the board park with jumps such as table tops is recommended. If you are returning via the Minami-ku route, you can also soak in Jozankei Onsen on the way back. Skiers: If you already know how to ski, our ski package includes comprehensive ski equipment, lift tickets and 6 hours of ski time at the ski resort.Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort:Altitude: 150m (300m-1100m)Number of slides: 11km (Beginner: 1100m / Intermediate: 1100m / Advanced: 11km)Total length of slides: 11kmNumber of cable cars: 5Average temperature:December: -3°C / 27°FJanuary: -6°C / 21°FFebruary: -5°C / 23°FMarch: -2°C / 28°FThis is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can make the only original music box in the world as a memory of your trip or as a gift for your loved one ♪ How about your own music box making experience in Otaru, the city of music boxes? From over 400 songs, you can easily complete it on the spot by selecting your favorite song and your favorite box, combining small items such as wood, glass, and acrylic, and coloring with paint. We have a wide variety of parts to combine, so you can make a completely different original music box for each person. Anyone, from small children to grandpas and grandmas, can experience making it ♪ It is used by a wide range of customers such as families, couples, and friends. The weather and meeting time are not relevant, so please come at your convenience. If you come to Otaru and are wondering what to do, please take this opportunity to experience it.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 17:00

This tour takes you to the Blue Cave while learning about Otaru's hidden nature, history, and culture! We'll guide you to the Blue Cave aboard a boat. Because it's an all-weather boat (with a cabin), you won't be splashed by the waves! Enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days! The boat also has an open deck where you can feel the sea breeze. Even small children and seniors can enjoy the ride with peace of mind. The acclaimed captain, with over 40 years of experience, will also be a charming and entertaining guide! ****************************************[Recommended Points] ★A hilarious guide from our acclaimed captain ★An all-weather comfort small cruiser boat, so you won't be splashed by the waves! ★Open attraction deck available! ★No need for a raincoat, just wear regular clothes! ★Enjoy the cruise even on rainy days! ★English-speaking guides available ★As soon as all passengers have gathered, we'll board and depart immediately! ****************************************Guides are available in both Japanese and English. *To prevent rockfalls, we have stopped allowing visitors to enter the cave. However, we will guide you to the cave, and you can enjoy the Blue Cave from the entrance.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

This glassblowing studio is located in Otaru, Hokkaido. Experience creating your own glass with a choice of colors and shapes! Choose your favorite color combination and create your own unique glass, whether it's round, elongated, a cup, or a vase. Our artisans will provide careful support, so even beginners can feel at ease. Anyone, from small children to seniors, is welcome to participate. This thoroughly enjoyable experience lasts approximately 20 minutes per person, making it the perfect travel memento or gift. Enjoy a memorable, handcrafted experience. ~Experience Process~ ① Fill out the registration form and shipping slip (5 minutes). Upon arrival, you will need to fill out the registration form and shipping slip if you are sending by mail, or arrange a date for pickup. ② Select a product to create (5 minutes). While looking at samples, choose the shape, color combination, and options for your product. ③ Experience Begins (20 minutes). After donning your apron, arm covers, and work gloves, you'll begin the experience! Enjoy creating! ④ Experience Ends. After the experience is over, you'll pay the bill and the session will conclude. We will take your precious items and process, inspect, and pack them the next day before shipping or picking them up. Thank you for your hard work! *Please note: You cannot take the completed item home on the day of the experience. Please select "Pick up" or "Mail" after 10:00 AM the day after the experience (mailing requires additional shipping fees). We can also deliver to hotels in Ironaicho, Inahocho, Toyokawacho, and Ishikawacho, Otaru the day after the experience (other areas are outside our service area and cannot be delivered to).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

It is a 4-hour course for sightseeing in Otaru by the finest Lexus taxi. We will show you the famous places of Otaru such as Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass, Sakaimachi Dori, LeTAO, Otaru Kihinkan. For lunch, why not try the gorgeous seafood and sushi from the port city of Otaru? Please enjoy Otaru, the city of history.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

It is a course where you can go sightseeing in Otaru with a one-hour kimono rental. (Yukata is available from June to September.) Choose your favorite kimono, dress it in about 10 minutes, and then leave. Feel free to enjoy sightseeing in Otaru. Kimono looks great in the retro atmosphere of Otaru. You can feel free to use kimono in various scenes such as travel memorials, birthday surprises, New Year's cards, and events.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

A three-hour course where you can rent a kimono or yukata and go sightseeing in Otaru. (Yukata is worn from June to September.) Our retro-modern kimonos look great in the city of Otaru, which has a retro atmosphere full of history and emotion, with gas lamps and the music box museum. Taking photos of the contrast between the snow and your kimono will be a wonderful memory of your trip! This is a course recommended for those who want to take their time sightseeing.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will help you choose a kimono that suits you best from our selection and rent it for a day. (From June to September, we will use yukata.) It's nice that you don't have to worry about time. Traditional kimonos go well with the historical and atmospheric city of Otaru, with its gas lamps and music box museum. The kimonos we offer are retro-modern kimonos that go well with the retro townscape of Otaru. They are different in terms of comfort and the luster of the fabric. They will make a wonderful keepsake.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

【08:00】 ▼Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Terminal Address: 3-chome Kita Shichijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City 【09:30】 ▼Noboribetsu |Noboribetsu Jigokudani |Oyunuma Outdoor Footbath Experience (approx. 60 mins) 【12:00】 ▼Toya Lake Area Sightseeing (approx. 120 mins, including free lunch time, at own expense) |Showa Shinzan and Bear Ranch |Toya Lake Eight Views and their scenic beauty |Toya Lake Observatory 【16:30】 ▼Otaru (approx. 90 mins, free dinner, at actual expense) 【18:00】 ▼Return to Sapporo city center, and end your fun day trip! 【18:45】 ▼Arrive at Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Terminal ▼Noboribetsu Volcano is a crater ruin in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, Japan. It is located near Lake Toya and was formed about 10,000 years ago. White smoke still comes out of the area about 450 meters in diameter, and no grass grows. There is a strong smell of sulfur. Noboribetsu Jigokudani was named for its hell-like atmosphere. ▼Oyunuma is a crater formed by the eruption of Mt. Hiyori. Sulfur springs at about 130 degrees gush out from the bottom of the pond, and are the source of the main hot spring inns in Noboribetsu City. There is an observation deck here, where you can look at the steaming lake in front of you, or walk to the lakeside to experience it up close. Walking around the lake, you can not only smell the sulfur, but also see the source of the hot springs, which are always smoking and bubbling, and the yellow sulfur balls floating on the lake surface are particularly eye-catching. ▼The outdoor foot bath experience requires walking a long mountain path, which is still relatively primitive, but that is probably to protect the original ecosystem. But the view is worth going. The actual view is much more beautiful than in the photo. The scenic spot is closed in winter due to road conditions ▼Lake Toya is a freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido. Caldera lake. The northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. Lake Toya Observatory, a freshwater lake in southwest Hokkaido. Near Uchiura Bay. Part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. ▼Lake Toya Cero Observatory is the best place to take panoramic photos of Lake Toya. From here you can see the natural scenery around Lake Toya, including the islands of Lake Toya, Mt. Yotei, Mt. Showa-Shinzan, and Mt. Usu. This is a shared tour, and participants can enjoy the view of the world's

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:50

Beginning with a fun time playing in the snow at Bibai Snowland, you'll experience the retro atmosphere of the steam-powered mechanical clock at the Otaru Music Box Museum. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely stroll around Otaru city and lunch, before finally being taken to a world of delicious sweets at Shiroi Koibito Park. Throughout this fulfilling 10-hour trip, you'll be able to fully enjoy the charms of Hokkaido's winter. *Admission fees to Bibai Snowland are included. *Admission fees for other facilities are not included in the tour price, so those wishing to enter will need to pay locally. ■Duration: Approximately 10 hours■Operation period: December 15, 2025 - March 7, 2026 (Departs daily)ItineraryDeparture: 8:00 AM: Meeting place: Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel, 1st floor lobby (Meet at 7:50 AM)Arrival: 9:30 AMDeparture: Bibai Snowland [Dismount and tour] (approx. 120 minutes) (Admission fee included)Otaru Canal (View from the bus window)Arrival: 1:00 PMDeparture: Otaru Sakaimachi Street [Free lunch and tour] (approx. 180 minutes)Arrival: 4:45 PMDeparture: Shiroi Koibito Park [Dismount and tour] (approx. 35 minutes)Arrival: 6:00 PMIn front of Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel (Drop-off)[Tour end time and bus drop-off location]Arrival: 6:00 PMIn front of Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel (Drop-off)*Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions. *If it is difficult to visit Bibai Snowland due to business hours, road conditions, weather, etc., we will change to Chitose North Snowland. Please be aware that there may be slight differences in the activities offered at each facility.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Shioyama Maruyama in Shioya, Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of winter mountain walking. This is a recommended tour for those who want to challenge the winter mountains and want to make their snowshoe debut. We will aim for the summit on a route different from the summer road. From the forest road walk, we will reach the ridge and aim for the summit of 629m. A spectacular ocean view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, if you wish, you can stop by a nearby hot spring.

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• Age 1～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

"Otaru's retro streets combined with kimono. Great for taking photos" Gas lamps, stone pavement, canals, Tenguyama, historical architecture... We offer an extraordinary experience against the backdrop of Otaru's streets, which look great in kimono.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

---------------Beginners welcome! We'll teach you how to paddle and ride, so even first-timers can get started! It feels amazing when you can paddle while standing! Ocean SUP touring amidst the magnificent scenery of Ishikari Bay, and feeling the horizon as you do so, offers an unparalleled sense of freedom! A full-scale SUP touring experience in the crystal-clear waters will be an unforgettable memory. The experience location is about 30 minutes by public transport or car from central Sapporo, making it easy to incorporate into your travel plans. Another great feature is that you can experience it in a short break from your trip! All SUP equipment is included, so you can experience it empty-handed! If you feel like it, come and experience this activity that lets you experience the great outdoors of Hokkaido! Experience location: Zenibako Beach, Otaru City Period: June 1st - September 30th Experience time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1.5 hours each way, meet 20 minutes before) Target age: 3rd grade elementary school and up Number of participants: 2-8 people

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 127
• 1～2 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

Enjoy a special and luxurious time with your partner, family, or group. This tour takes you to the Blue Cave while listening to stories about Otaru's hidden nature, history, and culture! You will be guided to the Blue Cave while remaining on board the boat. Because it is an all-weather boat (with a cabin), you won't be splashed by the waves! You can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days! The boat also has an open deck space where you can feel the sea breeze. Small children and the elderly can board with peace of mind. The acclaimed captain, who has over 40 years of experience, will provide a humorous guide that will have you laughing until the very end! Guides are available in both Japanese and English. *Entry into the cave is prohibited to prevent rockfalls inside the cave. You will be guided to the cave, and you can enjoy the Blue Cave from in front of the cave entrance.

• Date Spot
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Mt. Asari Tengu in Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountaineering or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A spectacular 360 degree panoramic view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish. This guided tour can be given in English.

• Pickup Service

• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Plan flow: ① Gather ② Choose your favorite glass: 5 minutes ③ Try it out!: 50 minutes ④ Once it's done, pour sand on it (staff will do it): 5 minutes ⑤ Peel off the sticker and it's done!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30

Why not try making your own original glass in Otaru? At our glassblowing experience, our craftsmen will serve you one-on-one, so you can experience the experience with peace of mind. ~Plan flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Decide on the product to make while looking at the sample ③ Start of glassblowing experience ④ End and disband

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

Otaru is a tourist destination that represents Hokkaido. If you move a little away from the center, you will find a vast expanse of snowy nature. A nature guide will lead you through the Otaru forest in winter wearing Western snowshoes called snowshoes. The winter forest is full of fun elements such as fluffy powder snow, the sound of animal footsteps, bird watching, and snow slides. With snowshoes, you can walk anywhere you want, even in places where the snow is so deep that you would normally not be able to go into them. No experience or skill required. It can be easily enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. During the tour, we set up a simple tent and had tea time! Drinking hot drinks in the midst of nature has a special taste. We provide free transportation to and from Otaru Station. There are two half-day tours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This tour is recommended for those who want to experience snowshoeing in Hokkaido. This guided tour can be given in English.

• Pickup Service

• Age 13～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

This tour takes you to the fantastic Blue Cave! SUP touring in the cobalt blue ocean! The SUP experience in the crystal clear waters of Hokkaido will leave you with unforgettable memories! We will take you to places you cannot go to without a guide. This plan is for experienced people. For junior high school students and above.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is the shop you can see on your left after exiting the entrance of Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for the day with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is the shop you can see on your left after exiting the entrance of Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for the day with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is the shop you can see on your left after exiting the entrance of Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for the day with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. "Kitarin" is a shop next to Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for today with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 08:50 / 10:40 / 12:30 / 14:20 / 16:00 / 17:40

The original! Otaru Blue Hidden Land Cruise Tsuusen Co., Ltd. Departing from Otaru Canal, a fun guided 70-minute cruise will fly you through the Otaru Canal and Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park, stopping the boat at various points. The refreshing open boat is great for taking photos! The seagull feeding experience is also popular. All seats are by the window and have individual captain seats that rotate 360° for excellent visibility and comfort! *Entry to the cave will be prohibited from July 19, 2025 due to falling rocks.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:15 / 13:45 / 15:45

Take a high-speed boat tour of the Otaru Blue Cave. The boat is covered, so you won't get wet even in light rain or waves. There are ample seats for those concerned about sunburn, and there are bench seats so you can sit next to your children. Enjoy the unique experiences of speed, thrills, and excitement, while visiting the Otaru Aquarium, a famous rock climbing spot, the remains of a Showa-era amusement park, and a 100-meter cliff before arriving at the entrance to the Blue Cave. Perfect for taking photos of the cave and Mado-iwa Rock! The Prolomarine boat is also the only one that allows you to move around the boat, allowing you to capture photos from the angle you want. The blue color of the water in front of the cave changes depending on the weather and season. On clear, calm days, you can even see wild sea urchins up close next to the cave. This exciting activity cruise, with its spectacular views only available from the ocean side, is a hugely popular tourist spot in Otaru. Don't miss this opportunity! The reliable cruise and feeding of seagulls are popular. On July 17th at around 2pm, a part of the upper part of the entrance to the Blue Cave collapsed. Until it is confirmed to be safe, we will not be entering the cave and have changed the itinerary so that you can view the cave from the outside.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:15 / 13:45 / 15:45

We will be traveling on a relatively large cruiser with a cabin, so you can enjoy the scenery at your leisure. The boat is equipped with flush toilets and can operate even in rainy weather. Cruising on the second floor deck is exceptional. You can go to the Blue Cave and enjoy the clear blue waters and the magnificent scenery designated as a national park. ★Around 2pm on July 17th, a part of the upper entrance to the Blue Cave collapsed. Until it is confirmed that it is safe, we will not be entering the cave, and have changed the itinerary so that you can view the cave from outside.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Beginners welcome! We will teach you how to paddle and ride so that even those who have never touched a SUP before can do it! It feels great when you can stand up and paddle! Due to popular demand, we have changed to a shared tour! The price has also been reduced from 10,500 yen to 8,500 yen! (If you would like a private tour, it will be 10,500 yen) Otaru Ranshima Beach has very clear waters and is a very clean and natural sea. It is conveniently located about 20 minutes from the center of Otaru, and all the SUP equipment and wetsuits are provided, so you can try it out whenever you feel like it. If you come to Otaru, this is an activity you cannot miss! Experience location: Ranshima Beach, Otaru City Period: April 29th to July 6th, August 18th to September 30th Experience time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (1.5 hours each, meet 20 minutes before) Target: 5th grade elementary school students and above Number of participants: 2 to 7 people

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 60
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

Fishing in areas that can only be reached by SUP. Even if you have fishing experience but no SUP experience, we will give you a good lesson. SUP, paddle, wet suit, life jacket Rental of fishing rod (possible to bring in) included. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Meet with the guide at the designated meeting place. The area will change depending on the sea conditions, so we will inform you of the meeting place the evening before. ②Explanation of the sea conditions ③Explanation of changing clothes, tours and equipment 25 minutes ④Let's finally go out to the sea! First of all, a lecture on basic operations near the coast 30 minutes ⑤ Move to the fishing point SUP fishing about 120 minutes ⑥ SUP end Change clothes 20 minutes ⑦ Photo data handing over Dissolution

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

Depart from the Otaru Canal and Cruising in Otaru Bay! We will guide you through the charm of Otaru that you can not see from the ground with a fun guide of the captain! !!

• For Groups
• For Family