A course packed with activities in Shakotan, Otaru, and Sapporo, where you can fully enjoy the charms of Hokkaido!

A course packed with activities in Shakotan, Otaru, and Sapporo, where you can fully enjoy the charms of Hokkaido!
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Days required
4 days and 3 nights
Main methods of transportation
Bus, car

【4 days and 3 nights】This is a 4-day, 3-night sample course that includes outdoor activities and fresh seafood in Shakotan, which overlooks the Sea of Japan. You can also enjoy the romantic town of Otaru, and on the final day, reflect on your inner self through interaction with horses.

  • * The spots and experience menus introduced in the course are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
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Start
Day1

Hotel in Sapporo

Sapporo Kita 3-jo Square

This is a square between Ekimae-dori Avenue and the historical tourist attraction Former Hokkaido Government Office Building. From here, you can catch the intercity express bus Highway Shakotan-go to Otaru!

About 2 hours and 20 minutes by intercity express bus

Bikuni Bus Terminal

Once you arrive in Shakotan, you'll want to get something to eat right away!

Shakotan is home to many restaurants that serve seafood dishes made with the freshest seasonal seafood. Choose the restaurant that best suits whichever mood you're in!

About 1 hour by Shakotan Community Bus

Yobetsu, Shakotan

Get off at the bus stop closest to the inn.

【Accommodations】Nagomi no Yado[IIDA]

This inn boasts dishes that allows visitors to fully enjoy the bounty from the waters and land of Shakotan. The inn is a renovated 100-year-old building built by a fishing magnate, and it is a relaxing location that gives visitors a sense of Hokkaido's history.

Address
28 Yobetsu-cho, Shakotan
Telephone Number
0135-46-5001
Day2

Stand-up Paddleboarding Session (approx. 5 hours)

Enjoy stand-up paddleboarding in the beautiful Shakotan Blue sea!

Under the guidance of a tour guide, journey out onto the waters of Shakotan on a steady and safe stand-up paddleboard, even if you are a beginner! Enjoy the cliffs of the complex coastline from the ocean as you paddle your stand-up paddleboard, and take in the Shakotan Blue sea.

Address
698-2 Osawa, Bikuni-cho, Shakotan-cho
Telephone Number
090-1640-8418
About 20 minutes by car

Feel Refreshed in a Hot Spring with a Great View

After enjoying stand-up paddleboarding, stop by a hot spring in Shakotan for a refreshing soak!

About 35 minutes by car
Day3

Electrically-Assisted Mountain Bike Session (approx. 4 hours)

Ride around the great outdoors of Shakotan on an electrically-assisted mountain bike!

With the support of plenty of powerful torque to help you ride smoothly up hills and along gravel roads, you can enjoy the exhilarating sensation of speed on long downhill stretches.

Address
698-2 Osawa, Bikuni-cho, Shakotan-cho
Telephone Number
090-1640-8418
About 2 hours and 20 minutes by intercity express bus

Otaru Canal

Take a leisurely stroll along Otaru Canal as it gets dark!

This is a popular tourist spot in Otaru. When the gas lamps are lit, the stone warehouses are illuminated, making for a charming and photogenic spot. Various events are also held along the canal.

Address
5 Minato-machi, Otaru-shi

【Accommodations】UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru

A lifestyle hotel that has been renovated in a modern style using a historical building.

Address
1-8-25 Ironai, Otaru-shi
Telephone Number
0134-64-5810
Day4
Depart from the hotel
About 1 hour by rental car

Horse Dialogue Session (about 2 hours)

Valuable time to reflect on yourself while interacting with horses

What is horse dialogue?

Horses serve as a mirror to your soul. The Horse Dialogue Session is an activity that allows you to understand yourself on a more accurate and profound level through dialogue with horses. It is a unique program, in which horses act as coaches, that combines the Eastern way of thinking and feeling with organizational development and coaching techniques while you go through a process of self-reflection and behavioral change.

Address
149-2 Kobetsuzawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo-sh
About 30 minutes by car
Arrival at Sapporo Station
Goal
  • Hotel in Sapporo
  • Sapporo Kita 3-jo Square
  • Bikuni Bus Terminal
  • Yobetsu, Shakotan
  • 【Accommodations】Nagomi no Yado[IIDA]
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding Session (approx. 5 hours)
  • Feel Refreshed in a Hot Spring with a Great View
  • Electrically-Assisted Mountain Bike Session (approx. 4 hours)
  • Otaru Canal
  • 【Accommodations】UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru
  • Horse Dialogue Session (about 2 hours)

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