Otaru

It was a very enjoyable trip. Our guide, Rick, was incredibly nice, enthusiastic, and attentive. He fluently explained things to the passengers in three languages—Chinese, Japanese, and English—and his explanations were quite entertaining. He even helped us take group photos and told us the best spots. The entire itinerary was well-planned, with a tight schedule that didn't waste any time, allowing us to visit all the classic attractions. The departure time was also very convenient—9 am—so we didn't have to get up early, and we could have breakfast right after returning to Sapporo. Everything went smoothly. The driver was very steady, with no sudden braking, and the ride was very comfortable. Throughout the trip, Rick frequently reminded everyone to fasten their seatbelts and be careful. When we were a few minutes late for the meeting, Rick didn't rush us like some other guides; he was very easygoing and waited for us nearby to board the bus. He's a very considerate young man. Rick took care of every passenger in the group and answered everyone's questions readily. I highly recommend this trip!

Cape Kamui was tiring but very beautiful! The blue of the blue sea is really gorgeous! But the weather was not cooperating; it drizzled all day, and then it rained heavily in Otaru in the afternoon, so we didn't get to do much. Oh well.

The driver arrived at the hotel at the designated date and time for pick-up and drop-off; the vehicle was very clean.

The itinerary was the same as the promotional materials, and the time spent at each attraction was as expected, which was sufficient. However, the tour guide on the day seemed a bit different from the experienced tour guides I had encountered before. Fortunately, the group members were very self-disciplined, which allowed the itinerary to be completed smoothly. Overall, the itinerary was rich and the price was reasonable.

Lin was so professional and provided excellent service. He kept reminding everyone to drink plenty of water, use sunscreen, and take other precautions. Because of him, I immediately bought a two-day group tour. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet him again. I hope to meet Lin again next time I come to Hokkaido on a group tour. He speaks three languages, is young and humorous—awesome!

Pick up your travel pass directly at the Foreign Tourist Information Center at New Chitose Airport. Ask the staff to reserve seats for all your future travels at the same time. You can then use the travel pass to travel directly from the airport to Sapporo, Asahikawa, Biei, Furano, and Otaru without having to buy tickets again. It's very convenient and cost-effective. The staff at the tourist information center are patient and friendly, so I highly recommend using it.

The 20GB bandwidth for 7 days was more than enough. The internet connection was also very stable; I'll definitely choose it again next time I travel abroad.