Scenic Shakotan Autumn Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System)
Operation Period

Oct 1 - 31, 2024 
(No service on Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Duration



9 hrs and 48 min (If there are no passengers getting off in Otaru)
9 hrs and 58 min (If passengers are getting off in Otaru)
Distance
216km
Embarkation Point
Sapporo Station
Departure and Arrival Times



Dep. 8:50 Arr. 18:48 
(If there are no passengers getting off in Otaru)
Dep. 8:50 Arr. 18:38 (If there are passengers getting off in Otaru)
Fare
AdultsJPY 8,800
Children(6-12y)JPY 5,500
Important Notice:
*Includes lunch, and admission to Misaki-no-yu hot springs.

Enjoy a breath of fresh air and a 360-degree panoramic view of nature
This tour takes you to Cape Kamui which is a headland in Shakotan Peninsula. Drive route 229 and see spectacular view of cliff as well as strange and rough rocks. Visit “Shimamui Coast” and “Cape Kamui”, which are the highlights of Shakotan Peninsula. The view from the Shimamui Coast, which is listed among the best 100 coasts of Japan, is said to be the greatest one in Shakotan Peninsula. You will walk through the 30-meter tunnel to access the view point, which is an open-cut tunnel built by hand for herring transport in the 28th years of the Meiji Period (1895).
Local legend has it that any ship, which has women on board, will sink if it tries to sail past the Cape Kamui, which prohibited the presence of women in early times. This is also the subject of Yoshitsune’s lost love story.

We will make a stop at Misaki-no-Yu Shakotan, a hot spring and public bath house for lunch and a dip in the hot springs.
Enjoy the magnificent view of the Sea of Japan from the outdoor hot tubs. On the way back to Sapporo we will stop at Tanaka Sake Brewery where we will enjoy tasting sake. Passengers also have the option of getting off at Otaru Station.
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Itineraries
Departure 08:50
Sapporo Station
↓

Sapporo Kita IC -> Otaru IC
10:07～10:30

Roadside Station Space Apple Yoichi (rest) 【Approx. 20min】*①
11:25～11:50
Shimamui Coast【25min】*②
12:00～13:40

Misaki-no-Yu Shakotan (Bathing and lunch)【100min】*③
13:55～15:05

Cape Kamui (explore)【70min】*④
16:45～17:20

Tanaka Sake Brewery (tasting/shopping)【35min】*⑤
Arrival 17:35

Otaru Station Bus Terminal (Drop off only (Boyodai Line Bus stop) Will not stop if there are no passengers getting off. )
↓

Otaru IC -> Sapporo Nishi IC
 Arrival 18:10

Nishimachi Kita 20 and Miyanosawa Station (4-minute walk from bus stop) （Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:25

Kita 1 Nishi 12 （Drop-off is possible）
 Arrival 18:35

Kita 1 Jo Nishi 4-chome （Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:40

Sapporo Clock Tower （Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:48
Sapporo Station
  • *①Recommended
    The apple pie ¥390/piece, gelato single size ¥400/cone
    *The apple pies are popular and may not be available.
  • *②A tour guide will accompany passengers to Shimamui Coast Observation.
  • *③Chair seating.
    Face towel rental ¥150, Bath towel rental ¥350
    Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided inside the bathing area.
  • *④It is possible to walk to the tip of Cape Kamuy (in the event of strong winds, visitors will only be allowed as far as the gate which originally restricted women).
    Peninsula will be open; however it may close early in inclement weather conditions.
    ●We suggest the soft serve ice cream.
  • *⑤Tasting will consist of either Japanese sake, amazake, or black-bean tea. There will be a guided tour through the brewery.
  • *If there are no passengers getting off at Otaru Station, our arrival time at Nishimachi Kita 20-chome and following will be shortened by 10 minutes.

Meals

  • Misaki-no-Yu Shakotan
  • Hamanabe (hot pot), and breaded and fried greenling, octopus dressed in miso and pounded cucumber dressed in plum sauce

  • **Meal content will depend on what fish is available, and is subject to change.
    *Photo is for illustrative purpose only.

Special Notes
●Please come to the ticket window 15 minutes before departure to exchange your ticket. 
●One tours resume at the Nikka Whisky Distillery, the course will make stops at the distillery (we will not make a stop at Tanaka Sake Brewery).
●Duration of sightseeing may be changed due to the traffic and the number of passengers
●Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the holiday break or the restriction condition of the facility.
●Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed due to the traffic jams or adverse weather conditions.
●Tours may be cancelled due to a disaster (road closure due to marathon race) etc. Please contact us and check the situation with the tour in the event of abnormal weather.
Operating Bus Company
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Sapporo Bus Terminal, Business Hours: 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM, +81 (0)570-200-600
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