Sapporo Essential Nearby Trip: Otaru Excursion

1. Sapporo → Otaru (about 40 minutes) • Take the JR Rapid Airport Train and arrive at Otaru Station 2. Otaru Canal (about 1 hour) • Stroll along the canal with its quaint warehouse buildings and beautiful winter scenery • Option to take a canal cruise and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere 3. Otaru Music Box Museum & Kitaichi Glass Workshop (about 1 hour) • Admire various music boxes at Japan's largest music box store • Browse and purchase glass crafts at the glass workshop 4. Sakaimachi Street (about 1-2 hours, including lunch) • Explore cafes and desserts in the retro shopping street • Have lunch at a famous sushi restaurant in Otaru (such as Masazushi) 5. Tenguyama Observatory (about 1 hour, optional) • Take the ropeway to the top and enjoy the view of Otaru city and the sea 6. LeTAO Main Store & Dessert Tour (about 30 minutes) • Taste the famous cheesecake and other desserts 7. Otaru → Sapporo (evening) • Return to Sapporo by JR train, free time or rest