Otaru

Although the tour guide only spoke Japanese, I could clearly understand what he was saying about the attractions using the S Translate app on my phone. I was extremely satisfied with this one-day tour and highly recommend it! 👍👍

Communication was clear. Driver YH was always punctual and ready to pick you after you are done with the spots. I am prone to motion sickness, but the journey was exceptionally smooth and comfortable. I was even able to enjoy a good nap during the journey. The rides were smooth, quiet, and stress-free throughout the trip. She provided useful suggestions and local tips along the way. At each stop, she clearly informed us how much time we had, which helped us manage our schedule and enjoy each location without feeling rushed. One thing to note is that toll charges and parking fees are not included in the quoted price and will need to be settled directly with the driver at the end of the trip. Overall, a very pleasant experience with a safe, skilled, and reliable driver. We would not hesitate to book again and highly recommend this service to anyone visiting Hokkaido.

Easy to use, signal is available as soon as you get off the plane. Except for Mount Fuji, which is a bit remote and has no signal, there is signal everywhere else. 21GB is more than enough. Thumbs up! 👍

80-90% of the participants were Chinese, 10-20% were Japanese, and there were about two English speakers. The participation tickets (vouchers) arrive almost entirely in Chinese. The guide was Chinese, but he repeated the same explanations in Japanese, Chinese, and English, and was very kind and friendly. At famous photo spots, he would call out, "I'll take your picture," and everyone asked the guide to take photos for them. The participants were quiet on the bus, there was no lateness, and everyone had excellent manners. You can drink bottled water on the bus, but basically eating and drinking are prohibited. Some people were eating what they had brought before the guide explained that eating and drinking were prohibited, but after the explanation, they followed the rules and did not eat. Shakotan is too far from Sapporo, so it's difficult to go there alone, making this tour very convenient. The cape is a mountain path with many stairs and steep ups and downs, so it requires physical strength. Sneakers are recommended. In Otaru, there was 2 hours and 40 minutes of free time. Those who wished could inform the guide and the tour would end there. About half of the participants decided to leave without returning to the bus and went sightseeing by train on their own. There was quite a bit of walking involved in visiting the Shakotan cape and exploring the town of Otaru, so everyone was tired and slept on the bus ride back. We arrived in Sapporo while they were sleeping, and then everyone dispersed. It was a great deal to have sightseeing transportation provided to such a distant location, especially considering the early bird summer discount of 7,000 yen.

I visited amidst cloudy and rainy weather! I was relieved that it wasn't as cold as I expected, and the cable car ran on schedule! Although it looked old, it seemed to be operating safely, and the view of Otaru City and the sea from the top was truly unforgettable!