Noboribetsu

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. 🖐️

Shao, our guide, was the most professional I've ever met. He was fluent in three languages ​​and his explanations were incredibly comprehensive. When we stopped at scenic spots, he diligently took photos and provided explanations. He even helped us order food at the same restaurants if we happened to be there. He managed the time perfectly; thankfully, despite the large group, everyone was punctual. On the return trip, he thoughtfully recommended popular drugstores and restaurants, providing exactly the information we needed.

The staffs were so grateful. They helped us a lot because my mom used wheelchair. The view from viewpoint was so beautiful. We saw a lot of snowfall even it was in early November. The activities were great and so fun. Recommend this.