Explore Sapporo and Otaru in one well-paced day. After hotel pickup, head to Sapporo’s Jogai Market to browse fresh seafood and local produce, sample Hokkaido favorites, and hunt for unique local treats. Then visit the legendary Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (Okurayama Schanze): ride the ropeway for panoramic city views and step into the on-site museum to learn its history and the excitement of ski jumping. Continue to Shiroi Koibito Park to watch chocolate being made and enjoy the photogenic grounds and clock-tower show. After a short highway drive, arrive in Otaru—stroll the canal lined with stone warehouses and gas lamps, enjoy free time for lunch, explore Sakaimachi Street’s glass and music...
Highlights
8 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Okurayama Ropeway & Ski Jump Museum, and Shiroi Koibito Park admission.
Gratuities
If the tour exceeds, overtime is charged at JPY 6,000 per hour (billed in 30-minute increments).
Please have it by yourself in Otaru
Sapporo Day Trip: Market, Okurayama, Shiroi Koibito & Otaru Canal
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Explore Sapporo and Otaru in one well-paced day. After hotel pickup, head to Sapporo’s Jogai Market to browse fresh seafood and local produce, sample Hokkaido favorites, and hunt for unique local treats. Then visit the legendary Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (Okurayama Schanze): ride the ropeway for panoramic city views and step into the on-site museum to learn its history and the excitement of ski jumping. Continue to Shiroi Koibito Park to watch chocolate being made and enjoy the photogenic grounds and clock-tower show. After a short highway drive, arrive in Otaru—stroll the canal lined with stone warehouses and gas lamps, enjoy free time for lunch, explore Sakaimachi Street’s glass and music...
Highlights
8 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Okurayama Ropeway & Ski Jump Museum, and Shiroi Koibito Park admission.
Gratuities
If the tour exceeds, overtime is charged at JPY 6,000 per hour (billed in 30-minute increments).
Please have it by yourself in Otaru
Itinerary
1
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Jogai Market
Explore the lively market, browse fresh seafood and local produce, and sample Hokkaido’s culinary delights.
30 minutes
2
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Visit the legendary Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium—also known as Okurayama Schanze. This historic Olympic venue still hosts international competitions and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Sapporo. Take the ropeway up to experience the true height from which jumpers launch, then explore the on-site museum to learn about the stadium’s history and the thrilling sport of ski jumping.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Shiroi Koibito Park
Shiroi Koibito Park, home to Hokkaido’s iconic chocolate. Watch the factory line in action and try a cookie-making workshop. Stroll the photogenic grounds, catch the hourly clock tower performance, and browse limited-edition gifts you can only get here.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Otaru
After a short drive on the highway, arrive in Otaru, a picturesque canal town. Stroll along the Otaru Canal, lined with charming stone warehouses and classic gas lamps, and enjoy free time for lunch and exploring the town’s shops and historic streets. Wander Sakaimachi Street for glassware and music boxes, hop on a canal cruise if you like, and soak up the nostalgic atmosphere at your own pace.
