Sapporo

It was easy to arrange for the pickup and drop off. Driver was on time as well, and the car was clean and spacious.

The shop isn't very big, and when we arrived there were already 7-8 foreigners inquiring, so it was a bit crowded. Although we waited a while, the front desk was quite efficient. It was my first time interacting with the pigs in person, and the pigs were all very cute. The staff helped assign pigs, so basically everyone could interact with at least one pig. The staff also asked if we wanted to pay for a Polaroid photo. Since it was a rare opportunity to experience this, we definitely had to take one. You can get an instant discount by sharing the shop on Instagram or writing a review on Google. Additionally, drinks are self-service, so it's recommended to get your drink before sitting down, otherwise the piglets will fall asleep on your lap and won't be able to get up. Finally, I'd like to mention that although the experience was very enjoyable and unique, and the store explained the terms and conditions, saying that the piglets' safety was the top priority, we were a little worried that the store might be deliberately feeding the piglets very small portions to prevent them from urinating or defecating easily. Many of the piglets were very thin, almost skin and bones, and one or two of them even had small scabbed wounds. Also, the store's hours were in short bursts, and we were worried that the piglets didn't get enough rest and food. We hope that the store can truly treat the piglets well, instead of just using them as tools to make money and extract as much profit as possible.

Our day tour guide, Rou Rou, notified us of the meeting point and contact information before departure, and we could confirm the meeting time throughout the day via a group chat, ensuring the tour went smoothly as planned. The beautiful coastline and Cape Kamui trail are definitely worth the time to explore, and the guide also recommended restaurants where you can quickly enjoy fresh sea urchin. It's a pity we only had limited time in Otaru, but that was a compromise for a day tour!

The driver was polite, attentive, the car was clean, and he drove steadily.