
Sapporo Highlights: Depart from Otaru on a comfortable motorcoach, journeying through scenic forests and countryside. Arrive in Sapporo, known for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics. Explore Odori Park, a central hub with gardens, shops, and the iconic Sapporo TV Tower. Climb the tower for city views (weather permitting). Discover the Sapporo Beer Museum, highlighting the city's brewing history, and enjoy a fresh draft beer. Optionally, visit the Botanic Garden, part of Hokkaido University, which includes an alpine garden and Ainu artifacts.
What to Bring: Local currency for additional purchases. Wear comfortable, low-heeled walking shoes.
Good to Know: This tour is not guided; you will have about 4 hours of free time to explore by yourself. This tour does not include any admission fees or lunch. Botanic Garden at Hokkaido University is closed on Sundays and Japanese national holidays. Until April 28, only Greenhouse Garden is open to visitors. The Sapporo Beer Museum is closed on Mondays. If Monday is a public holiday, the museum is closed on the next day.