This new course is packed with Hokkaido’s charms, letting visitors enjoy great food and stunning scenery all in one trip.
ROYCE’ CACAO & CHOCOLATE TOWN, Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, and Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Tour
* Reservations require advance payment.
Summary
| Operation Period | Jan. 24 – Mar. 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 hrs 58 min |
| Distance | 53.7km |
| Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times | Sapporo Station : Dep. 9:20 Arr. 16:18 |
| Our Price | Adult | 6,900yen |
| Child | 3,500yen |
* Includes fares for the Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway.
Departs from Sapporo Station Sightseeing Bus Terminal – Exchange your ticket in advance!
Must see sights
First, visit Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town, an interactive experience facility by Royce’, one of Hokkaido’s most beloved souvenir brands. Next, enjoy Hokkaido’s fresh seafood at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market’s Outer Market. The final highlight is the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, offering sweeping views of Sapporo. This new course is packed with Hokkaido’s charms, letting visitors enjoy great food and stunning scenery all in one trip.
❶ Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town [ about 80 min. ]
- This facility adjoins the factory of Royce’, Hokkaido’s representative chocolate brand. Exhibits and hands-on experiences let visitors learn about cacao cultivation, cacao history, and production processes.
- Factory observation: Take a look at the chocolate production line through glass (1st-floor free area).
- Chocolate bar-making workshop: Create your own original chocolate (additional fee required).
- Factory shop: A spacious shop offering exclusive products and sweets available only here (1st-floor free area).
❷ Free-Time Lunch at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outer Market [ about 65 min. ]
- Fresh seafood bowls: The Outer Market has many eateries serving seafood bowls and sushi made with seasonal fish.
- Free-choice style: Participants can choose any restaurant they like, allowing for a personalized lunch experience.
- A treasure trove of Hokkaido cuisine: Enjoy ikura, uni, crab, and other local specialties on the spot.
- Market exploration: You can also shop for souvenirs such as dried goods and local delicacies.
| 9:20 | Sapporo Station |
| National Route 231 | |
| Hokkaido Route 128 | |
| National Route 337 | |
| 10:20～11:40 | *①Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town (Free exploration and shopping)[Approx. 80 min] |
| 12:35～13:40 | *②Central Wholesale Market, Outer Market (Free-time lunch and free exploration) [Approx. 65 min] |
| 14:10〜15:40 | *③Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Mini Cable Car (Round-trip ride and observation deck visit) [Approx. 90 min] |
| 16:00 | Sapporo Park Hotel (D/O possible) |
| 16:02 | Hotel MYSTAYS Premier Sapporo Park (D/O possible) |
| 16:03 | Jasmac Plaza Hotel (D/O possible) |
| 16:05 | Susukino (Minami 4-JO) (D/O possible) |
| 16:10 | Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible) |
| 16:18 | Sapporo Station |
*①Royce’ Cacao & Chocolate Town
Admission to paid areas: Adults (high school and older) 1,200 yen, ages 4–junior high ¥500, ages 3 and under free
* No admission fee is required if visiting only the factory shop.
*③Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway & Mini Cable Car
* If the ropeway or cable car is suspended, the tour will visit the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium instead. Additionally, on the return route the bus will stop at Sapporo Terminal, where the ropeway/cable car fee will be refunded.
*Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium(Will visit only if the Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway is suspended)
●Mt. Okura Observatory Chairlift（Discount applied when you show your regular sightseeing bus ticket stub）
≪Optional≫ Adults ¥900 Children ¥450 （The service may be suspended on ski jumping competitions and practice days, etc.）
*Please note that the lift may be suspended without noltice during strong winds, thunderstorms, or snow removal operations due to heavy snowfall.
*During ski jump competitions, the Okurayama Observatory Chiarlift will not be in operation. However, passengers on the regular sightseeing bus may enter the ski jump spectator area free of charge.
*On competitions days, depending on weather and event progress, the competition may not have commenced or may be temporarily suspended when the bus arrives.
*The Okurayama Observatory Chairlift will also be closed on practice days for ski jump competitions.
●Olympic Museum (Will visit only if the Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway is suspended)
*Closed from November 10, 2025 to January 16, 2026 for updates to interactive exhibitis and Winter Sports Theater equipment.
≪Optional≫ Adults: ¥670, Jr. High and under free, Seniors (65 and over): ¥500
Meal Content (Exclusive Menu for Regular Sightseeing Bus Passengers available.)
*②Central Wholesale Market
Exclusive Menu for Regular Sightseeing Bus Passengers available.
Show your bus ticket stub and receive the following menu items.
Meal Content
Subject to change (content will be posted on the website)
・Tairyo Sushi Wakakoma: Sushi with Grilled Scallops Set ¥ 2,640
・Kitano Gurume-tei: Manpuku C Set ¥1,650
・Umeido: Chuo Bus Tricolor Donburi ¥2,400
・Yanshu Cuisine Kitano Ryoba：Chef’s Choice Seafood Donburi ¥2,948
・Unagi Yashu：Casual Eel Set (small) ¥1,870
・Omoide Shokudo：Squid Rice Set ¥1,800
*Photos are all for illustrative purposes only.
*Show your Regular Sightseeing Bus ticket stub and get discounts at the following stores. (May change)
Iwamoto Shoten, Kanedai, Hokkaido Specialty Products, Nemuro Sugiyama Fisheries – 5% OFF select products (some excluded)
*We will hand out 10% discount coupons for marine products, agricultural products, crafts, and meals at Kitano Ryoba No. 2 Store (applies to the Kitano Ryoba original menu too), and a 5%discount coupon for snacks and dairy products.
*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 at each facility is subject to change according to the number of passengers, and traffic conditions.
*Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to holiday break or restriction condition of the facility.
*Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed due to traffic jams or adverse weather conditions.
*Tours may be cancelled due to the snow disaster. Please contact us to reconfirm the operation in the event of abnormal weather.
●Please note that you cannot complete your application unless the credit card payment is successfully processed.