Enjoy Otaru’s Stunning Views and Ocean Delicacies! Explore the Port Town Charm on a Feature-Packed Bus Tour
Full Otaru Heritage Experience Tour
〜Otaru Canal, Mt. Tengu, and Otaru Aquarium〜
* Reservations require advance payment.
Summary
| Operation Period | June 11 – Nov 3, 2025（Exludes Jul 26, Jul 27, Aug 31） |
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| Duration | [H-1 , H-2] 9 hours 18 minutes |
| Distance | 89km |
| Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times | Sapporo Station / H-1・H-2：Start: 9:05 End: 18:23 / H-3：Start: 9:05 End: 18:03 (*Drop-off also available at Otaru Canal Terminal) |
*Includes lunch, admission to Mt. Tengu Ropeway., Otaru Aquarium admission, and admission to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (H-1 & H-2 only).
*Please bring your student ID card to the bus ticket counter when purchasing or exchanging your ticket for a high school or junior high school student fare.
H-1: Includes lunch at Otaru Bine (Dates not listed under H-2 or H-3)
| Our Price | Adult | 11,000yen |
| High school students | 10,900yen | |
| Jr. High school students | 9,700yen | |
| Child | 6,400yen |
H-2: Free-Time Lunch Schedule①
(June 14, 19; July 24, 25; Aug. 9–11, 13–16; Sep. 19, 23)
| Our Price | Adult | 8,500yen |
| High school students | 8,400yen | |
| Jr. High school students | 7,200yen | |
| Child | 3,900yen |
H-3: Free-time Lunch Schedule②
(Every Tuesday except Sep. 23 and Sep. 24)
*High school students pay the adult fare.
| Our Price | Adult | 8,200yen |
| Jr. High school students | 7,200yen | |
| Child | 3,900yen |
H-1: Includes lunch at Otaru Bine (Dates not listed under H-2 or H-3)
H-2: Free-Time Lunch Schedule①
June 14, 19; July 24, 25; Aug. 9–11, 13–16; Sep. 19, 23
H-3: Free-time Lunch Schedule②
Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sep. 2, 9, 16, 24, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Departs from Sapporo Station Sightseeing Bus Terminal – Exchange your ticket in advance!
Must see sights
Enjoy Otaru’s Stunning Views and Ocean Delicacies! Explore the Port Town Charm on a Feature-Packed Bus Tour
available on days except Tuesdays and June 14, 19; July 24–27; Aug. 9–16, 31; Sep. 19, 24
| 9:05（departures） | Sapporo Station |
| Via Sapporo North IC and Otaru IC | |
| 10:07～11:30 | *①Mt. Tengu Ropeway & The Glass Studio in Otaru (Ropeway ride and free exploration)【Approx. 80min】 |
| 11:45～12:35 | Otaru Bine (Lunch)【50min】 |
| 12:40～13:20 | Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【40min】 |
| 13:30～15:10 | *②Otaru Aquarium (Visit; Herring Mansion visit optional at personal expense)【100min】 |
| 15:25～17:10（arrivals） | Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro—Free exploration; optional drop-off)【105min】 |
| Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC | |
| 17:45（arrivals） | Nishimachi Kita 20-chome (Approx. 4-min walk to Miyanosawa Subway Station) |
| 18:00（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome |
| 18:10（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome |
| 18:15（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower |
| 18:23（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
June 14, 19; July 24, 25; Aug. 9–11, 13–16; Sep. 19, 23
| 9:05（departures） | Sapporo Station |
Via Sapporo North IC and Otaru IC | |
| 10:07～11:30 | *①Mt. Tengu Ropeway & The Glass Studio in Otaru (Ropeway ride and free exploration)【Approx. 80min】 |
| 11:45～13:55 | Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro—Free exploration and lunch on your own)【130min】 |
| 14:00～14:40 | Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【40min】 |
| 14:50～16:55 | *②Otaru Aquarium (Visit; Herring Mansion visit optional at personal expense)【125min】分】 |
| 17:10（降車） | Otaru Canal Terminal (*Only stops if requested by passengers)） |
Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC | |
| 17:45（降車） | Nishimachi Kita 20-chome (Approx. 4-min walk to Miyanosawa Subway Station) |
| 18:00（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome |
| 18:10（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome |
| 18:15（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower |
| 18:23（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
Every Tuesday except Sep. 23 and Sep. 24
| 9:05（departures） | Sapporo Station |
Via Sapporo North IC and Otaru IC | |
| 10:07～11:30 | *①Mt. Tengu Ropeway (Ropeway ride and free exploration)【Approx. 80min】 |
| 11:45～14:15 | Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro—Free exploration and lunch on your own)【150min】 |
| 14:30～16:35 | *②Otaru Aquarium (Visit; Herring Mansion visit optional at personal expense)【125min】 |
| 16:50（降車） | Otaru Canal Terminal (*Only stops if requested by passengers) |
Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC | |
| 17:25（arrivals） | Nishimachi Kita 20-chome (Approx. 4-min walk to Miyanosawa Subway Station) |
| 17:40（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome |
| 17:50（arrivals） | Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome |
| 17:55（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower |
| 18:03（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
*①
●The Glass Studio in Otaru is closed every Tuesday, so tours are unavailable. (On the H-3 itinerary, tours are only possible on September 24).
●In Case of Mt. Tengu Ropeway Suspension
In Case of bad weather or other reasons that cause the Mt. Tengu Ropeway to suspend operation, the itinerary will be adjusted as follows, and the ropeway fare will be refunded in cash at the Otaru Terminal counter.
・Itinerary when the ropeway is suspended (except Tuesdays)
| 10:07～10:40 | The Glass Studio in Otaru (Free exploration)【Approx. 30min】 |
| 10:55～11:20 | Otaru Station Front Terminal counter (Ropeway fare refund) |
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| 11:30～12:20 | Otaru Bine (Lunch)【50min】(*For free-time lunch itineraries H-2 and H-3, guests will go to the Otaru Canal Terminal instead) |
・Itinerary when the ropeway is suspended (Tuesdays: The Glass Studio in Otaru is closed)
| 10:07～10:30 | Mt. Tengu Parking Lot (Restroom break)【Approx. 20min】 |
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| 10:45～11:10 | Otaru Station Front Terminal counter (Ropeway fare refund) |
| 11:20～13:55 | Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro—Free exploration and lunch on your own)【155min】 |
*②
●Otaru Aquarium
Children aged 3 to 5 require a separate ¥300 admission fee. Please pay individually on site.
○”Dolphin Time” (20-minute dolphin show) start times vary by season.
(Below are the showtimes that match the bus tour schedule)
June 11–Aug. 31: 14:30 or 16:00
Sep. 1–Oct. 15: 14:00 or 16:00
Oct. 16–Nov. 3: 15:00 (*During this period, H-1 itinerary does not allow time to view the dolphin show. Thank you for your understanding.)
○Other animal shows are also available.
The Herring Mansion can also be toured for an additional fee. Adults: ¥300, High school: ¥150, Elementary & Junior High: Free.
Otaru Bine (H-1 itinerary only)
Grilled Seafood Plate
(Shrimp, scallops, salmon, oysters, salad, 2 slices of bread, onion soup)
*Menu items are subject to change based on availability.
※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.
●Please note that you cannot complete your application unless the credit card payment is successfully processed.