Why we recommend sightseeing taxi for your trip to Sapporo and Otaru
If you’re going to spend a lot of time in Hokkaido, you’ll want to visit not only the classic spots, but also a variety of fascinating places. We recommend that you take a sightseeing taxi for your trip. Sightseeing taxis may seem expensive, but there is a reason why they are especially recommended among the various means of sightseeing, such as car rentals, trains, buses, and bicycle rentals. This is a great advantage of Hokkaido, which has a magnificent land.
Hokkaido is one of the biggest cities in Japan!
It can take two or three hours to get to and from a tourist spot that looks so close on a map.
Why not take a sightseeing taxi to avoid wasting time on your trip?
Sightseeing taxi course that takes you to the unique sights of Sapporo
Sapporo sightseeing taxi tour starts from the clock tower, which is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Sapporo.
Although it has a relatively short history, it is a National Important Cultural Property that has watched over the city of Sapporo throughout its 140-year history in Hokkaido.
Next, you will visit the old main office building in Hokkaido. The building itself is famous for its fashionable and atmospheric atmosphere, which makes it a photogenic spot, but the flowers around the building, which are manicured depending on the season, are also an attraction.
We also take a sightseeing taxi to Odori Park.
This large park, which separates Sapporo from the rest of the city, is a cozy space where you can enjoy beer in the beer garden in the summer and a silver world in the winter festival.
The TV Tower, one of the symbols of Sapporo, stands tall and is used as a resting place for many locals as it hosts food stalls, various events and other events that people of all ages can enjoy.
Another tourist attraction on the west side of the Odori park is the Sapporo City Museum.
This is a cultural facility that reused a building that was originally used as a courthouse, and there are various works of art on display inside.
The highlight is the beautiful garden that spreads out in front of the building!
Depending on the season, you can enjoy the roses in full bloom.
You can enjoy the city of Sapporo from the Okurayama Observatory.
The observatory offers a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo, making it a very popular tourist spot among the locals.
The night view of Sapporo from this observatory has been chosen as one of the three best night views in Japan, so if you have the time, you can see the city at night.
Sightseeing taxi in Otaru
Another must-see town in Hokkaido is Otaru City.
The canal that runs through the city and the Taisho era architecture itself are still intact, giving you a sense of Hokkaido’s pioneering history.
It is possible to get to Otaru by train from Sapporo, but the train is often tied to the timetable and crowded.
If you want to enjoy sightseeing without worrying about transportation, we recommend Otaru sightseeing taxis.
Otaru faces the sea on one side and is surrounded by mountains on the other three sides, making it an unusual terrain. Because of the nature of the area, there are many hills, and you can enjoy a beautiful ocean view from the top of the hill.
If you want to make the most of your sightseeing time in Hokkaido and enjoy Otaru to the fullest, sightseeing taxis are the best way to get around Otaru’s sightseeing spots.
Otaru was once known as the “Wall Street of the North” and was by far the most prosperous city in Hokkaido, so there are many historical buildings and the whole town has a retro and fashionable atmosphere.
We’ll show you how to take a sightseeing taxi to enjoy the city of Otaru.
First of all, it is a building with a strange name of “Nishingo-ten” (kipper gate).
The herring garden is a very popular sightseeing spot because it is located on a hill where you can see the beautiful sea of Otaru.
The building itself is a historical building, and as the name implies, there are materials related to herring fishing on display inside.
The herring fishery used to be very popular in Otaru and is said to have played an important role as the foundation of the Otaru economy.
Otaru’s economy grew as many city banks and trading companies flocked to the Otaru Canal, triggered by the thriving herring fishery.
Next, we’ll visit the Bank of Japan Financial Archives, which is a must-see spot in Otaru, the reason why it’s called “Wall Street in the North”.
Here you can see all the bills issued in Japan after World War II and experience the weight of 100 million yen, so even families with small children can enjoy the unique exhibits inside.
This plan also includes a visit to a souvenir shop in Otaru
There are many glass studios in Otaru City, and almost all tourists visit many different souvenir shops to buy at least one glass product to take home.
Kitaichi Glass is one of the most popular brands in Otaru, both in terms of history and scale.
The shop is famous for its glassware shopping and is a must-visit shop in Otaru, and is also visited by this tour.
On the shopping street called Sakai-machi-dori, there are many shops including glassware stores and music boxes.
This is the main street where you can enjoy the retro streets of Otaru, and you can also enjoy shopping here on Sakai-machi Street.
Shakotan and Yoichi sightseeing cab from Otaru to visit the best spots
Many people end up visiting Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, and Biei when they think of sightseeing in Hokkaido, but I recommend taking a sightseeing cab to Shakotan and Yoichi, which are a little further from Otaru.
The first place to visit in Yoichi is the Nikka whiskey factory.
Masataka Taketsuru, who is known as the father of whiskey in Japan, built a whiskey factory here in Yoichi because “the climate is similar to Scotland (the home of whiskey).
In addition to tasting the whiskey at the factory, the best part is that you can see the production site of whiskey, which is still made with the same old “direct coal distillation” method that puts quality first.
The next stop is the Fukuhara Fishing Ground. In the old days, herring fishing was very popular in Otaru, and the Fukuhara Fishing Ground is a group of buildings owned by the Fukuhara family who used to fish for herring.
The Fukuhara Fishing Ground is a group of buildings owned by the Fukuhara family, who fished for herring.
The next stop is the former Shimoyoiichi Unjoya.
This was the management base of the Matsumae clan, built to interact with the Ainu people.
Inside the building, there are displays of materials that give a good idea of what it was like in those days, and it is also used as a place where you can learn about the relationship with the Ainu.
It is a very attractive spot, so please pay attention to it.
Finally, the tour ends with a ride on an underwater observation boat where you can fully enjoy the “Shakotan blue” of the Shakotan Peninsula.
At the end of the tour, you will be able to refresh yourself after a long day of traveling.
To Biei and Furano Sightseeing Taxi Course from Otaru
If you want to visit not only Sapporo and Otaru, but also Biei and Furano, we recommend this sightseeing cab course.
This sightseeing cab course will take you to the location of the famous Japanese drama “Kita no Kuni Kara,” Farm Tomita and Zerubu no Oka, where you can enjoy the nature of Biei and Furano to the fullest.
We will also visit Aoi Ike, one of the most famous spots in Biei, which has been visited by tourists from all over the world since it was chosen as the wallpaper for Apple’s computers.
Sightseeing in Biei and Furano will change depending on the season.
Please try to change the destination of your sightseeing cab according to the season you are visiting.
Even if it rains, sightseeing taxi can save you
No matter how well planned your sightseeing plans are, if it rains on the day, your plans will be ruined. If you try to travel by train or bus, it’s hard when it’s raining even though you want to explore nearby until your transfer time.
Even in such bad weather, you won’t be bothered if you take a sightseeing taxi.
There is no waiting time, and your own driver is always waiting for you when you want to stop by, so you won’t feel the stress of traveling even if the weather is bad!
Sightseeing taxis for large groups of friends and families
Unlike regular taxis, we also offer sightseeing taxis that can accommodate up to five passengers.
Hokkaido is a vast area, and the best use of time is an important factor in determining the satisfaction of your trip. To avoid wasting your time, why not choose a sightseeing taxi at least once?
If you would like to take sightseeing taxi tour in Asahikawa, Biei, or Furano area, please check the link below.
