[Hokkaido Wine] Otaru Wine Gallery Golden Week Project ~ A Journey of Fine Wine and Food with Zero Drunk Driving! Hokkaido Wine to Operate Free Shuttle Bus Connecting 'Otaru Port Square' and Winery for a Limited Time from May 2-5

Free Shuttle Bus

Hokkaido Wine Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otaru City, Hokkaido, hereinafter referred to as 'the Company'), which operates 'Otaru Wine Gallery', will operate a 'Free Round-Trip Shuttle Bus' directly connecting major Otaru stations and event venues during the Golden Week period from Saturday, May 2, 2026, to Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as an independent project by the Company.

In events where alcohol is enjoyed, the biggest challenge is 'transportation'. Otaru Wine Gallery will operate a free shuttle bus during this period to provide a safe and secure alcohol culture and for regional revitalization.

This initiative links the '1st Spring Shiribeshi Gourmet Festival' held at 'Otaru Port Square', a new exchange hub at Otaru Port Pier No. 3 which opened in April 2026, with our 'Otaru Wine Gallery'. We support 'zero drunk driving' for customers who wish to fully enjoy wine, providing a safe and comfortable sightseeing experience where they can stress-free tour Otaru's new scenery and gourmet food.

[JR Otaru Station ~ Otaru Wine Gallery] Free shuttle bus connecting 4 locations with 'zero drunk driving', operating 6 round trips a day.

Free Shuttle Bus Operating Route

Operating Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 ~ Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (public holiday)

The bus will operate on Saturday, May 2, even though the Shiribeshi Gourmet Festival is not held.
*The Spring Shiribeshi Gourmet Festival will be held from Sunday, May 3 ~ Tuesday, May 5 (public holiday).

■ Operator: Hokkaido Wine Co., Ltd.

■ [Free Shuttle Bus Operating Route] (Example for outbound journey)

1. JR Otaru Station (Bus stop is across from the station building *Dormy Inn Hotel side)

2. Spring Shiribeshi Gourmet Festival Venue (Bus stop is at the facility closest to the event venue *Otaru Local Government Office side)

3. JR Minami-Otaru Station

4. Otaru Wine Gallery (Hokkaido Wine Headquarters / 1-130 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City)
■ Capacity: 21 people per bus, first-come, first-served (reservations not accepted)
*Please note that you may not be able to board if the bus is full.

*For customers boarding between the outbound journey (JR Otaru Station ~ Otaru Wine Gallery), please note that there are no stops for alighting until the final stop at Otaru Wine Gallery.

Please check here for the location of each bus stop.
Click here for details on the free shuttle bus operation (Company's official corporate page News corner)

*JR Otaru Station (bus stop) is across from the station building (on the Dormy Inn Hotel side) *Otaru Port Square (bus stop) is at the facility closest to the venue (on the Otaru Local Government Office side)

Hokkaido Wine will also be exhibiting at the '1st Spring Shiribeshi Gourmet Festival' from May 3-5. Enjoy carefully selected Japanese wines with the sea breeze.

1st Spring Shiribeshi Gourmet Festival

At the '1st Spring Shiribeshi Gourmet Festival' held at 'Otaru Port Square', a place where 'sea and people connect', 12 popular stores from the Shiribeshi area will gather. As an exhibiting company, we will showcase the charm of our own wines.

At our booth, we will offer a carefully curated lineup including crisp white wines that pair well with meals, and bright, spring-like rosé wines. You can enjoy the ultimate pairing of Shiribeshi ingredients with wine in the open atmosphere of the port.

•Venue: Otaru Port Square (4-2 Minatomachi, Otaru City)

•Date & Time: Sunday, May 3 ~ Tuesday, May 5 (public holiday) 11:00 ~ 20:00

Click here for event details

GW Limited Special Project at Otaru Wine Gallery

During the GW period, 'Otaru Wine Gallery' will have plenty of content for everyone from wine beginners to connoisseurs.

1. Spring Warehouse Sale (Admission free, visits welcome!)

Saturday, May 2 ~ Tuesday, May 5 (public holiday) 9:30 ~ 15:00

We will open the 'wine storage warehouse', a back office that is usually inaccessible, for a limited time to hold a 'warehouse sale'. Here, limited quantity products such as special price wine sets and case wines will be sold. Don't miss this opportunity! It's an enjoyable event just to peek inside the warehouse. Visits are very welcome.

Warehouse Sale: Saturday, May 2 ~ Tuesday, May 5 (public holiday) 9:30 ~ 15:00

2. GW Limited Premium Tasting Set

A special menu to enjoy carefully selected brands. 3 glasses for 1,100 yen (tax included).

3. Premium Garapon Lottery

Our popular wine Garapon lottery will feature luxurious prizes as a special edition.

This is a chance to try your luck and discover new favorite wines. It's a satisfying experience for both regular wine drinkers and those looking to expand their wine world.

*9,900 yen per try (payment will be cash only)
*No empty lottery tickets

4. Gacha with wonderful benefits for LINE friend registration

Challengeable by registering as a Hokkaido Wine official LINE friend! Get wonderful benefits unique to a winery for your family and group.