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Full Otaru Heritage Experience Tour: Otaru Canal, Mt. Tengu, and Otaru Aquarium(Excluding Multilingual Audio System)

  • No minimum number of guests
  • 1 day tour
  • Ropeway・Gondola riding
  • Exploring Otaru
  • Meal included
Operation Period June 11 - Nov 3, 2025(Exludes Jul 26, Jul 27, Aug 31)
Duration 【H-1・H-2】9 hours 18 min
【H-3】8 hours 58 min
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)

H-1: Includes lunch at Otaru Bine (Dates not listed under H-2 or H-3)

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)

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.

Adult 8,200yen
Jr. High school students 7,200yen
Child 3,900yen

*Includes lunch, admission to Mt. Tengu Ropeway., Otaru Aquarium admission, and admission to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (H-1 & H-2 only).

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みどころ PICK UP!!

Enjoy Otaru’s Stunning Views and Ocean Delicacies! Explore the Port Town Charm on a Feature-Packed Bus Tour

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● 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. Be sure to snap a commemorative photo.
 
● Breathtaking Panoramic Views: The Mt. Tengu Ropeway
Mt. Tengu offers a sweeping view of the Otaru cityscape. Ride the ropeway to the summit and take in the spectacular panorama of Otaru’s streets and the vast Ishikari Bay beyond. On clear days, you can even see the Mashike mountain range in the distance—truly a view to behold. The view is even featured in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, a sight you don’t want to miss. Take in the full scope of Otaru’s development as a hub of port and rail transport from this stunning vantage point. Enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by the natural beauty of Otaru, which changes with each season.
 
● Meet Captivating Sea Creatures at the Otaru Aquarium A unique Otaru destination blessed by the sea, the Otaru Aquarium is home to marine life native to Hokkaido’s coastal waters. From thrilling dolphin shows to adorable seal and penguin performances, visitors of all ages are sure to be delighted! Don’t miss the Marine Mammal Park, where animals live in an environment that closely resembles their natural habitat. The prosperity of Otaru as a port town was built on the riches of the surrounding area. Get up close with the exhibits presented from fresh perspectives and discover the mysteries and wonder of the ocean.
 
● Enjoy Grilled Seafood at Otaru Bine, a Designated Historic Building of Otaru (Lunch-included days only)
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.

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Itinerary

● Itinerary H-1
Includes lunch at Otaru Bine (available on days except Tuesdays and June 14, 19; July 24–27; Aug. 9–16, 31; Sep. 19, 24)

9:05 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 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 Nishimachi Kita 20-chome (Approx. 4-min walk to Miyanosawa Subway Station)
18:00 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome
18:10 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome
18:15 Sapporo Clock Tower
18:23 Sapporo Station

● Itinerary H-2
Free-Time Lunch Schedule① (June 14, 19; July 24, 25; Aug. 9–11, 13–16; Sep. 19, 23)

9:05 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】
17:10 Otaru Canal Terminal (*Only stops if requested by passengers)
  Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC
17:45 Nishimachi Kita 20-chome (Approx. 4-min walk to Miyanosawa Subway Station)
18:00 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome
18:10 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome
18:15 Sapporo Clock Tower
18:23 Sapporo Station

● Itinerary H-3
Free-Time Lunch Schedule② (Every Tuesday except Sep. 23 and Sep. 24)

9:05 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 Otaru Canal Terminal (*Only stops if requested by passengers)
  Via Otaru IC and Sapporo West IC
17:25 Nishimachi Kita 20-chome (Approx. 4-min walk to Miyanosawa Subway Station)
17:40 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome
17:50 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome
17:55 Sapporo Clock Tower
18:03 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)
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】
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.

Schedule Calendar

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※Colored days are operating days.

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Special Notes

※Tour may be cancelled due to weather conditions or expressway conditions. Tour may also be cancelled during operation due to similar conditions.
※Duration of tour may change depending on traffic congestion or number of passengers. Buses may also be delayed, so please allow ample time for transfer to other means of transportation.
※Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the closed days or limit on tours at each facility.
※Buses may be delayed due to traffic congestion and adverse weather, so please allow ample time for transfer to other means of transportation.
※Tours may be cancelled due to the disasters or marathons. Please inquire about operation schedule during adverse weather.