Hokkaido's sightseeing season is in its height now.
It is very pleasant to visit seaside areas in this season.
If you are going to visit and stay in Otaru for a few days this summer, why don't you extend your visit to Shakotan Peninsula?
Shakotan is part of Niseko, Shakotan, Otaru quasi-national park, and its magnificent views of the coastline is well-known and attracts numerous visitors every summer.
You can take a day trip to Shakotan by bus. Please refer to Hokkaido Chuo Bus website, http://www.chuo-bus.co.jp.
Please find and click 'Sightseeing Route' in the page, then check titles under 'Hokkaido Nature Spectacular Tour'. You will find 'Spectacular Summer Shakotan Tour' in detail.
Sea urchin is in season now, don't miss good fresh sea urchin if you like it when you visit Shakotan!
A view from Cape kamui
There is a footpath to the finger of Cape Kamui.
The color of transparent seawater is known as Shakotan Blue.
Visit to Shakotan in winter (11 Dec)
Hi, we are visiting Otaru for 3 days in Dec. Is it wise to visit Shakotan during winter? If yes, what is your charges like for arranging a day trip or one night stay at Shakotan?
Hello Loy, Thank you very
Hello Loy,
Thank you very much for your interest in my blog.
I think it is better for you to visit Shakotan next summer. The best season to visit there is summer(May-August)when you can enjoy "Shakotan Blue", or autumn(late September-early October) when the autumn color of leaves are splendid.
You can drive along the coast to enjoy the magnificent views of rugged rocks, but it is often snowy and windy, and the sea is gray during winter.
However, winter is a good season to enjoy hot spring!
I really hope that you will have a wonderful time when you visit Otaru in December.
Thank you.
Tomoko
Many Thanks
Hi Tomoko
Looking at all the pictures I took on our holiday.
We miss Hokkaido, especially the food!!!
Next year we must spend Christmas and New Year there to be sure of snow.
Hope to see you then.
Dr Lim
Hello, Dr. Lim, It is very
Hello, Dr. Lim,
It is very nice to have your message!
I am sorry about my delayed reply.
I was on the tour since the 30th
last year.
It was really nice meeting you and The Tan
family last December. I really would like
to have you here in Hokkaido again.
Please feel free to ask any questions about
Hokkaido at any time.
I hope that the year 2011 will be another
wonderful year for you and your family!
Tomoko