[Winter] Otaru, the Japan Heritage City & Shiroi Koibito Park Course (Excluding Multilingual Audio System)
Operation Period
Nov 29 - Dec 12, 2025
Feb 25 - Mar 30, 2026
(No service on Tuesdays)
Duration
7 hours 58 min
Distance
89km
Embarkation Point
Sapporo Station
Departure and Arrival Times
Dep 9:30 Arr 17:28
Fare
Adults
JPY 8,300
Jr. high school
JPY 7,900
Children(6-12)
JPY 5,400
Important Notice:
**Includes lunch, admission to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch and paid areas of Shiroi Koibito Park.
Enjoy Otaru’s Stunning Views and Ocean Delicacies! A Full-Day Bus Tour Including Shiroi Koibito Park
● Experience a Japanese Heritage Site: The Nostalgic Ambiance of the Otaru Canal The Otaru Canal is beloved as a symbol of the city. Walk along the canal lined with stone warehouses, and you’ll feel as if you’ve slipped back to the early 1900s. These warehouses once served as a hub for good entering Hokkaido, symbolizing Otaru’s prosperity as the region’s economic lifeblood. They are part of the Japanese heritage site: Otaru – The Town Once Called the “”Heart”" of Hokkaido. The historic buildings and the calm waters of the canal create a soothing scene that warms the hearts of visitors. You can also explore attractions such as Kitaichi Glass, the Otaru Music Box Museum, and the Nitori Museum of Art. ● Enjoy Grilled Seafood at Otaru Bine, a Designated Historic Building of Otaru For lunch, dine at Otaru Bine, housed in the renovated former Hokkaido Bank Head Office—a building steeped in history. The interior features high ceilings and stately decor, where you’ll enjoy a seafood grill lunch made with fresh, local catches from Otaru and Hokkaido. The building itself is a symbol of Otaru’s financial power, which supported Japan’s economy from the Meiji period onward. ● Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Closed Tuesdays and Dec. 29 to Jan. 3) Completed in 1906, this was the second Otaru branch building of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line). Built during the port’s boom years, it stands as a symbol of Otaru’s prosperity as a thriving commercial and port city. It is also a Japan Heritage Site. Its refined interior include a marble side entrance, intricately carved wooden stair railings, and a finely crafted central ornament. Many imported materials were used, such as American steel shutters and German linoleum. ● Shiroi Koibito Park This theme park offers factory tours of the production line for Hokkaido’s beloved “”Shiroi Koibiti”" cookies, exhibits on the history of chocolate, and hands-on sweets-making experiences. Its British-style buildings and gardens make for many picturesque photo spots. Visitors can enjoy exclusive sweets at the on-site shops and cafés, making it a favorite destination for families and tourists alike. (Note: From January 3 to July 31, 2026, parts of the 3rd-floor “”Chocotopia”" viewing area, including the production line, may be closed for renovations. Paid admission areas will remain open during construction.)
Itinerary
Departure: 9:30
Sapporo Station
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Sapporo Kita IC
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Otaru IC
10:40～11:20
Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【40 min】
11:30～12:20
Otaru Bine (Lunch)【50 min】
12:25～14:25
Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, Nitori Museum of Art — Free exploration)【120 min】
●A tour of the Shiroi Koibito Park production line. Pre-elementary children aged 4 and 5 are requried to pay a ¥300 admission fee for paid facilities. Pleas pay this fee individually at the site. (This does not apply for those that have paid for children upfront)
*From January 3 to July 31, 2026, portions of the Chocotopia 3rd floor observation area, including the Shiroi Koibito Park production line, may not be accessible due to renovation work. Paid admission areas will remain open during construction. All areas excpet the third-floor factor tour walkway are operating normally.
*The last admission for the paid tour area is at 16:30. (Business hours until 17:30) If arrival is delayed past 16:30, our schedule will switch to shopping and a souvenir gift. Thank you for your understanding.
Meals
Otaru Bine
● Otaru Bine ○ Grilled Seafood Plate (Shrimp, scallops, salmon, oyster and mussels in oil, salad, 2 slices of bread, onion soup)
*Extra bread available upon request. *Menu items are subject to change based on availability.
Special Notes
※Please come to the ticket window 15 minutes before departure to exchange your ticket.
※Tour will be cancelled when there is no reservation by 18:00 the day before. *(In some cases the time will be shortened to earlier than 18:00 for some courses.)
※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 closed days or limits on tours of the facility. ※Please allow enough time for transfer to other modes of transport, as buses may be delayed due to traffic congestion or adverse weather conditions. ※Tours may be cancelled due to the snow disaster. Please inquire about operation schedule during adverse weather conditions.
