Otaru&Jozankei: Day Tour featuring The Hill of The Buddha Depart From Sapporo Station
ID: GYG1368248-O-2088095
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Visit the Otaru Canal, one of Hokkaido's most famous historic waterways, and the hot spring area of Jozankei, including the famous Hill of the Buddha, all in one day.
08:50 | Depart from Sapporo Station
10:00 | The Hill of the Buddha
The Hill of the Buddha (Atama Daibutsu), a masterpiece of modern architecture and landscape design, is the landmark of the Makomanai Takino Cemetery. A 13.5-metre-tall stone Buddha statue is concealed by a man-made earth mound here, leaving only the very top of the statue's head visible from afar. The surrounding hill is covered in over 150,000 lavender plants which transform completely with the seasons: carpeted in fresh green in spring, exploding into a vibrant sea of purple in July, and blanketed in pristine white snow during the Hokkaido winter.
11:40 | Jozankei
Jozankei is a historic hot-spring resort town affectionately known as "Sapporo’s Backyard Kitchen." Founded in 1866 by a Buddhist monk named Jozan, this mountain getaway is built over an active geothermal belt that feeds dozens of traditional ryokans (Japanese inns). Its primary draw is its natural sodium chloride springs, which feature clear, slightly salty mineral waters. For day-trippers, free footbaths are located throughout the town's walking paths, providing a quick way to relax and soak in the atmosphere.
14:00 | Otaru
The Otaru Canal is one of the most famous scenic landmarks in Hokkaido. Completed in 1923, this historic waterway played a vital role in the development of Hokkaido by enabling small boats to transfer cargo directly from large ships to seaside warehouses. Today, the beautifully preserved stone warehouses have been converted into restaurants, breweries, and museums, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. For instance, 63 traditional gas lamps line the canal.
17:40 | Shiroi Koibito Park
A sweet-themed park centred around Hokkaido's most famous edible souvenir: the Shiroi Koibito biscuit. With its enchanting architecture, European-style gardens and tempting selection of desserts, it is one of Sapporo's most popular attractions for families, couples and anyone with a sweet tooth. Apart from buying biscuits, it is also a great place to take photos.
17:45 (Tentative) | Return to Sapporo
Highlights
- See the Buddha in a hill of Lavender
- Visit the famous Hot spring area of Jozankei
- Go through the Otaru Canal
- English Speaking Tour Guide Available
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are going to send you an email between 4-9 pm the day before the tour. This email will include the meeting time, the licence plate number of the vehicle, and the contact details of your guide or driver. Please check your emails, as it may be in your spam folder. (Note: we may not add you on other social media in advance! So please check your emails!) Please be punctual, as we are unable to wait for latecomers. Please keep your mobile phone switched on during the tour so that our staff can contact you upon necessary. If you have not received the email by 21:00, please send an email to 098@szshenyou.com or call +86 9096998601.
Children below the age of 3 who do not occupy a seat are not required to purchase a voucher to join the tour. However, please inform us in advance if you are travelling with a child.
INCLUDED
- Coach
- Tour Guide (Chinese, English and Japanese)
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry Ticket of the Hill of the Buddha
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
