Shiroi Koibito Park

Thank you to our tour guide and driver for their detailed explanations and introductions throughout the trip. They were very friendly, patient, and humorous, making for a fulfilling and enjoyable day trip! 👍

Victoria was very helpful, accommodating, and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for a better travel guide. The amount of time given at each destination was also great.

First, I want to thank our tour guide, Xiao Hong, for his dedication and professionalism. Even while ill, his service remained impeccable. Before departure, he contacted all group members via Line and other apps, sending reminders of times, bus numbers, and travel information throughout the trip. He also quickly found some members who were late. Cape Kamui is a highlight of the trip due to its beautiful and magnificent scenery, but the trail is steep and narrow, making it difficult to navigate on a crowded weekend. Following the original itinerary made it hard to reach the end and take photos. I recommend wearing suitable hiking shoes if you plan to climb. Otaru's scenery is decent, but the food is delicious, such as the sukiyaki at the meeting point and the Royce chocolate. However, if you want to visit the movie "Love Letter" attractions, the itinerary might not have enough time. We were quite satisfied with the food.

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.

Our guide, Vivi, provided insightful explanations in Chinese, English, and Japanese throughout the entire tour – she was incredibly skilled. Her introduction to the outdoor market and food recommendations was very helpful. The itinerary was well-paced, covering all the must-see destinations, and I had ample time at each place, spending approximately half an hour to an hour at each attraction.

The driver was very attentive and took good care of every group of passengers! Although it was raining, it still had a unique charm!