北海道中央バス　定期観光バス » 2018summer https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp 北海道内観光名所・スポットを巡る定期観光バスと都市間高速バスでお客様の旅をお手伝いします。 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:58:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Drive along the deepening autumn coast and enjoy a hot spring bath!Spectacular Autumn Cape Shakotan Tour: Take a Bath at Misaki no Yu Shakotan (Meal Included)(Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/14202 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/14202#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:36 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=14202 8:40 Sapporo Station Via Sapporo-Kita IC and Otaru IC 9:57～10:15 ※①Roadside Station Space Apple Yoichi (rest stop) [Approx. 15 min.] 11:25～12:10 ※②Cape Kamui (free time to explore) [Approx. 45 min.] 12:25～14:35 ※③Misaki no Yu Shakotan (lunch and bathing) [Approx. 2 hr. 10 min.] 14:45～15:10 ※④Shimamui Coast (free time to explore) [Approx. 25 min.] 16:45～17:05 ※⑤Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura (tasting and shopping) [Approx. 20 min.] 17:15 Ironai 1-chome Bus Stop (drop-off only, passed if there are no passengers getting off) 17:20 Otaru Station (drop-off only, passed if there are no passengers getting off) Via Otaru IC and Sapporo-Nishi IC 17:55 Nishimachi Kita 20-chome (drop-off available, about 4 minutes on foot to Miyanosawa Subway Station) 18:10 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome (drop-off available) 18:20 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome (drop-off available) 18:25 Sapporo Clock Tower (drop-off available) 18:36 Sapporo Station
  • ※①Recommended items at Space Apple Yoichi (To be confirmed, and subject to change)

    [ The Yoichi apple pie ] ¥450 (with tax) piece.
    Made with generous amounts of Yoichi apples and carefully handbaked, this signature apple pie sells over 50,000 slices every year.
    *The apple pies are popular and may not be available.

    [ Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream ] ¥450 (with tax).
    Rich and creamy! Made with generous amounts of Hokkaido milk.
    Savor the deep flavor and gentle sweetness that spreads with every mouthful.

  • ※②From early October until next spring, repair work is planned on the walking trail and other facilities beyond the Women Prohibited Gate. During construction, visitors will not be able to proceed to the tip of the cape. If the gate is closed due to strong winds or other conditions, access will also be limited to the Women Prohibited Gate.
  • ※③Chair seating.
    Rental items: Face towel: ¥150, Bath towel: ¥350
    Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided inside the bathing area.
  • ※④A tour guide will accompany passengers to Shimamui Coast Observation.
  • ※⑤Guests may sample Japanese sake, amazake, black soybean tea, or other drinks (offerings may vary by season).
  • ※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.
Continue reading →]]> Jutting out into the Sea of Japan, the Shakotan Peninsula is known for its jewel-like waters called “Shakotan Blue,” dramatic cliffs, and striking rock formations. A scheduled sightseeing bus is the perfect way to enjoy this scenic coastal area.
　
This tour visits three spots in Shakotan: Cape Kamui, Misaki no Yu Shakotan, and Shimamui Coast.
Cape Kamui sits at the northwestern tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, offering sweeping views of the open sea. Take in the rugged, majestic cape as it extends into the sparkling water beneath the autumn sky.
After viewing Cape Kamui, enjoy lunch and a bath in the hot springs at Misaki no Yu Shakotan. Lunch features a hamanabe seafood hot pot prepared with plenty of seasonal seafood, perfect for warming up after the cool autumn sea breeze. After lunch, relax in the hot spring while gazing out over the vast sea.
　
Once you have warmed up to the core, continue to Shimamui Coast. Selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Beaches, this scenic site is reached by passing through a 30-meter tunnel once used to transport herring. When you emerge from the dark tunnel, the emerald-green sea opens up before you in a truly breathtaking view.
　
Two more highlights are Roadside Station Space Apple Yoichi on the outbound route and Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura on the return route. Roadside Station Space Apple Yoichi is popular for its apple pies made with Yoichi-grown apples and its creamy soft-serve ice cream. At Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura, you can shop for local Otaru sake and enjoy tastings.
　
This course follows a varied and dramatic coastline, making the scenery from the bus window part of the journey itself. Enjoy the spectacular views at each stop on a comfortable scheduled sightseeing bus tour.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/14202/feed 0 Seafood Grill and Ropeway ViewsOtaru, the Japan Heritage City & Shiroi Koibito Park Tour (With Lunch, Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/5630 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/5630#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:00:31 +0000 teikan2 http://new.teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/cms/?p=5630 ● Itinerary　H-1
Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is open (all days except Tuesdays and September 24)

9:30 Sapporo Station
  Via Sapporo North IC and Otaru IC
10:32～11:30 *①Mt. Tengu Ropeway & The Glass Studio in Otaru (Ropeway ride and free exploration)【Approx. 60min】
11:45～12:35 Otaru Bine (Lunch)【Approx. 50min】
12:40～13:20 Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【Approx. 40min】
13:30～15:40 Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, etc.—Free exploration) [Approx. 2 hours and 10 min]
  Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC
16:15～17:15 *②Shiroi Koibito Park (visit) 【Approx. 60min】
17:35 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome(D/O possible)
17:45 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome(D/O possible)
17:50 Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible)
18:01 Sapporo Station

● Itinerary　H-2
Days when Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch is closed (Tuesdays and September 24)

9:30 Sapporo Station
  Via Sapporo North IC and Otaru IC
10:32～11:30 *①Mt. Tengu Ropeway (Ropeway ride and free exploration)【Approx. 60min】
11:45～12:35 Otaru Bine (Lunch)【Approx. 50min】
12:40～15:40 Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro—Free exploration and lunch on your own)【Approx. 3 hours】
  Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC
16:15～17:15 *②Shiroi Koibito Park (visit) 【Approx. 60min】
17:35 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome(D/O possible)
17:45 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome(D/O possible)
17:50 Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible)
18:01 Sapporo Station
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  • ●The Glass Studio in Otaru is closed every Tuesday, so tours are unavailable. (Under the H-2 schedule, visits are not available except 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 (Tuesdays: The Glass Studio in Otaru is closed)

10:32～10:55 Mt. Tengu Parking Lot (Restroom break)【Approx. 20min】
11:10～11:35 Otaru Station Front Terminal counter (Ropeway fare refund)【Approx. 25min】
11:45～12:35 Otaru Bine (Lunch)【Approx. 50min】

  • *②Shiroi Koibito Park
    ●Free exploration. Admission to the paid area is optional and payable separately.
    Paid area admission: High school students and older ¥800, ages 4 to junior high school ¥400, ages 3 and under free (through July 29); High school students and older ¥1,200, ages 4 to junior high school ¥600, ages 3 and under free (from July 30)
    *Through July 29, parts of the Chocotopia 3rd-floor viewing area, including the Shiroi Koibito Park production line, may be unavailable due to renovation work. During this period, the paid viewing area will remain open, and all areas other than the 3rd-floor factory observation passage will operate as usual.
    *Last admission to the paid area is 16:30 (open until 17:30).
    *On July 28 and 29, due to preparations for the grand re-opening, the last admission time for the paid area will be 15:00, and entry to the paid area will not be available. Only garden strolls and shopping in the shops will be possible.
Continue reading →]]> Otaru was recognized as a Japan Heritage site in 2025. This sightseeing bus tour offers a richly rewarding day, combining the history and scenery of Otaru with a visit to one of Sapporo’s classic attractions, Shiroi Koibito Park.
　
The first destination, the Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway, is a hugely popular spot known as a favorite filming location for movies. At the summit station, five observation points offer sweeping views of Otaru’s townscape, the Sea of Japan, and the mountains rising in the distance, scenery that is also recognized as part of the Japan Heritage cultural assets. In addition to the views, the summit station also features shops and cafés, a ski museum, a chipmunk park, and activities such as a zipline, making it full of things to enjoy.
At the foot of Tenguyama is The Glass Studio in Otaru, where the glassmaking process behind Otaru glass can be observed, and with advance reservation, a glassblowing experience of about 10 to 20 minutes is also available.
*Glassblowing experience is closed every Tuesday.
　
After enjoying the views, it’s time for lunch. Lunch is served at Otaru Bine, a renovated Meiji-era building that once housed the former head office of Hokkaido Bank, where a seafood grill meal can be enjoyed in a historic setting. Savor Otaru specialties such as herring marinade and seasonal seafood.
　
After lunch, the next stop is the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch. Built in 1906 in a Western-style design inspired by the revival architecture of modern Europe, this building is both part of the Japan Heritage cultural assets and a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Inside, the lavish interior showcases finely crafted details in the columns, wallpaper, and ceiling decorations, vividly reflecting Otaru’s former prosperity.
*Closed every Tuesday and on September 24. On those dates, this stop is omitted and time for exploring Otaru is extended to approximately 3 hours.
　
After visiting the historic building, the tour continues with a drop-off at Otaru Canal Terminal for free time to explore the town of Otaru.
Nearby are attractions such as the Otaru Canal, Denuki Koji, and Sakaimachi Street, lined with popular spots including Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, and Kitakaro. Planning which places to visit in advance is recommended.
　
On the way back to Sapporo, the tour stops at the sweets-themed park Shiroi Koibito Park for sightseeing and shopping. Highlights include an English garden filled with around 200 rose bushes and seasonal flowers, along with a mechanical clock tower where animal automata perform a cheerful parade every hour on the hour.
*Admission to the paid area requires a separate fee.
　
One of the great appeals of this tour is the chance to fully enjoy both the historic landmarks and popular attractions of Otaru and Sapporo. Why not enjoy a full day of sightseeing on a bus journey departing from and returning to Sapporo?

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