Enjoy Otaru’s Stunning Views and Ocean Delicacies! A Full-Day Bus Tour Including Shiroi Koibito Park
Otaru, the Japan Heritage City & Shiroi Koibito Park Course
* Reservations require advance payment.
Summary
| Operation Period | Nov 29, 2025 – Mar 30, 2026 (no service on Tuesdays and Dec. 29 to Jan. 6) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 【G-1】7 hours 58 min 【G-2】8 hours 28 min |
| Distance | 89km |
| Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times | Sapporo Station G-1：Start: 9:30 End: 17:28 G-2：Start: 9:30 End: 17:58 |
*Includes lunch, admission to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch, paid ares of Shiroi Koibito Park, and Otaru Aquarium (only when the aquarium is open).
G-1: ＜Otaru Aqurarium Closure Period＞ 11/29 to 12/12、2/25 to 3/30
| Our Price | Adult | 8,300yen |
| Jr. High school students | 7,900yen | |
| Child | 5,400yen |
G-2:＜Otaru Aqurarium Opening Period＞ 12/13 to 2/23
| Our Price | Adult | 9,400yen |
| Jr. High school students | 8,300yen | |
| Child | 5,800yen |
G-1 ＜Otaru Aqurarium Closure Period＞ 11/29 to 12/12 and 2/25 to 3/30
G-2 ＜Otaru Aqurarium Closure Period＞ 12/13 to 2/23
Departs from Sapporo Station Sightseeing Bus Terminal – Exchange your ticket in advance!
Must see sights
Enjoy Otaru’s Stunning Views and Ocean Delicacies! A Full-Day Bus Tour Including Shiroi Koibito Park
| 9:30（departures） | Sapporo Station |
| Sapporo Kita IC | |
| Otaru IC | |
| 10:30～11:20 | Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【50 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】 |
| 14:35～15:05 | Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura (tasting / shopping)【30 min】 |
| Otaru IC | |
| Sapporo Nishi IC | |
| 15:45～16:45 | *②Shiroi Koibito Park (Tour/Shopping)【60 min】 |
| 17:05（arrivals） | Kita 1 jo Nishi 12 cho-me(D/O possible) |
| 17:15（arrivals） | Kita 1 Jo Nishi 4-chome (2 minute walk to Sapporo Grand Hotel, D/O possible) |
| 17:20（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible) |
| 17:28（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
| 9:30（departures） | Sapporo Station |
| Sapporo Kita IC | |
| Otaru IC | |
| 10:30～11:20 | Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【50 min】 |
| 11:30～12:20 | Otaru Bine (Lunch)【50 min】 |
| 12:35～13:55 | *①Otaru Aquarium（Tour）【80 min】 |
| 14:10～15:35 | Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, Nitori Museum of Art — Free exploration)【85 min】 |
| Otaru IC | |
| Sapporo Nishi IC | |
| 16:15～17:15 | *②Shiroi Koibito Park (Tour/Shopping)【60 min】 |
| 17:35（arrivals） | Kita 1 jo Nishi 12 cho-me(D/O possible) |
| 17:45（arrivals） | Kita 1 Jo Nishi 4-chome (2 minute walk to Sapporo Grand Hotel, D/O possible) |
| 17:50（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible) |
| 17:58（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
G-1 ＜Otaru Aqurarium Closure Period＞ 11/29 to 12/12 and 2/25 to 3/30
G-2 ＜Otaru Aqurarium Closure Period＞ 12/13 to 2/23
*①Otaru Aquarium
Children aged 3 to 5 require a separate ¥250 admission fee. Please pay individually on site. (This does not apply for those that have paid for children upfront)
○”Dolphin Time” (20-minute dolphin show) start times vary by season.
13：00
○”Penguin Snow Walk” (approx. 10 min)
12:40 or 13:30
○ Event times listed above may be subject to change. The event may be modified or canceled depending on weather conditions or the animals’ health.
*②Shiroi Koibito Park
●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.
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.
※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.
●Please note that you cannot complete your application unless the credit card payment is successfully processed.