Sapporo

I finally found a bus that goes to both Toya and Otaru! The bus is small, and most of the tourists in this tour spoke Chinese and English. Our guide, Mr. Zheng, switched fluently between the two languages, making communication easy and putting us at ease. He also provided explanations along the way, allowing us to rest. The driver drove very smoothly. Perhaps because it's a small bus, the speed felt quite fast, but we were still able to rest comfortably on the bus. We arrived at the attractions early, avoiding large tour groups, which was great! 🥺 Highly recommend it to anyone who wants a quick day trip, saving you transfer time! Since Otaru was the last stop, you could leave freely there, but you need to inform your tour guide, otherwise you might not be able to wait for anyone. The only regret, which was unavoidable, was that we didn't have time to walk to the Otaru Canal. The bus stopped near Minami-Otaru. If you want to see the Otaru Canal, I suggest heading straight there after getting off the bus. It's very crowded, and a round trip on foot would take at least an hour. On the way back, you can leisurely browse the shops. After visiting the shopping streets, I didn't find anything particularly special that I wanted to buy, as there are similar shopping areas at Tanukikoji and the airport. In short, it left me with a bit of regret, but I'll definitely visit again sometime. 🖐️

Oscar was incredibly friendly, provided detailed explanations of the attractions, and even shared his personal shopping list 🤣 He even acted as a photographer at the spots – it couldn't be more perfect! The driver was very friendly, greeting everyone as they got on and off the bus, and the driving was very smooth 👍 Unfortunately, the attractions are really far from Sapporo city center, making the journey quite long, but if budget is a factor, I would still highly recommend this option!

Compared to Tiangou Mountain, the night view here is more beautiful. If you go in time to see the magnificent red leaves before sunset, it's definitely worth it.

When I showed my kkday QR code at the ticket counter, they kindly guided me to priority boarding! (Everyone just got it on the spot and went up.) The weather in Sapporo in November is unpredictable, sometimes clear but sometimes rainy, and as expected, it rained for a while, but then stopped and we saw clear skies and a bright moon, which was nice. Even if it rains, if you wait inside for a while, you will be able to see clear skies again. I still recommend going on a cloudless day! I went because it was said to be one of the three best night views of Japan, and it was so nice.

Our tour guide, Fatarafat, provided very detailed explanations and allowed ample time for each attraction. On October 28th, we happened to experience the first snowfall in Asahikawa, and the snow-covered Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Fairy Terrace were exceptionally beautiful! The tour members were also excellent, all arriving on time, making it a very enjoyable experience!

I booked several trips to Hokkaido in 2023 and was very satisfied. I booked again in 2025. The driver was very helpful, punctual and polite, and the car was comfortable and spacious. I will definitely book again if I have the chance.

Driver was punctual in picking us up. She also helped us load and unload all of our luggages to the airport. We had so many luggage that's why opted to arrange a charter for convenience. On the way to the airport, we stopped by at Yuni garden and we were able to tour one last time before heading back. Very good travel option to sightsee while heading to the airport.