Private Tour
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
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Explore Otaru's Best with Our Tourism Ambassador!
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Otaru's top attractions guided by Sapporo's Tourism Ambassador.
You will have a warm welcome with our English-speaking guide or Sightseeing Ambassador at Sapporo station to discover the historic Otaru Canal and its significance. You will also explore the picturesque Otaru City street, a hub of cultural events.
This experience includes visiting music box in Otaru that can be the memorable souvenir of your travel. If you want,We can take a look at previous Japanese banks learn about the history of Japanese money and savor Hokkaido's culinary delights at a Seafood restaurant.
Another one you will enjoy Mt.Tengu for a stunning ocean view and after sightseeing, enjoy Hot Spring Onsen in Otaru.
(※We accept tips after Tour)
We also offer our other special tours, so please check them out.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Otaru
Otaru City is the place where We can Walk and buying some sweet sourvenir.Ofcourse we can find something to eat.Lets go for a walk and find something good.
Otaru Canal
This is the historical canal that have been worked before long time.Take a photo in front of this place. At night,it gonna be light up here.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
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Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Enjoyable and Relaxing Otaru Tour with Tomo
131mariloug,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on our tour with Tomo. He is very knowledgeable and has an excellent command of English, which made everything easy to understand and enjoyable. As it was a private tour, we had more flexibility and time to explore at our own pace, especially during the shopping stops, which made the experience even more fun. Tomo also brought us to a fantastic local seafood restaurant where the food was extremely fresh and delicious, with a beautiful view of the Sea of Japan. One of the highlights of the tour was visiting the top of Otaru Tenguyama Mountain. The breathtaking bird’s-eye view of Otaru City and the port was truly unforgettable. Overall, the tour was very well organized, enjoyable, and memorable. Tomo is not only a great guide but also very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended!
Great tour guide & experience!
Doris T,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomo-san is a great tour guide! He is very professional, attentive & very thoughtful. We enjoyed the tour very much!
A great tour
TorontoScarborough,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomo San was very professional and friendly.
Private Tour of Otaru
kokoy886,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomo, our guide, arrived on time to pick us up at the hotel. He drove us to Otaru. He was very knowledgeable of the city, as well as of Sapporo. He speaks good English, he was very patient while my wife shopped, and overall he was an excellent tour guide. I recommend him to anyone without any hesitation. He is a truly 5 star tour guide!!!
Awesome Otaru Tour with Tomo-San!
stevesM3743RY,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Otaru private tour was truly an unforgettable experience—made even more magical by the beautiful snowfall. Our guide, Tomo-San, was outstanding: warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. He was already waiting at our hotel entrance before the scheduled pickup time, setting the tone for a smooth and well-organized day. We began with a leisurely walk along the iconic Otaru Canal, where Tomo-San shared fascinating insights about the historic warehouses and the city’s past as a thriving port town. He was wonderfully patient as we explored the charming shops along the way, giving us plenty of time to browse and enjoy the atmosphere. One of the highlights was visiting the Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum, where we dressed up in Venetian-style attire for photos—a fun and memorable experience! Even Tomo-San was impressed with our attire. At our final stop, the historic Bank of Japan Otaru Museum, Tomo-San thoughtfully retrieved the car and picked us up so we wouldn’t have to walk back to the parking lot in the cold. Although the road to Mount Tengu was closed due to weather conditions, Tomo-San quickly adjusted our itinerary and took us to Shiroi Koibito Park and Asahiyama Memorial Park instead. From there, we were treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the city—a perfect way to conclude the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the experience and highly recommend Tomo- San as a tour guide. We would not hesitate to book another tour with him in the future.
Tomo-san is an incredible tour guide and shared the unique appeal of Otaru. 10/10 recommend!
Juliane D,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomo-san was an incredible host! He was very meticulous in his planning and his care during our tour of Otaru. Mt. Tengu was closed so he instead took us to Shiroikoibito Park and then allowed us time to see the beautiful night view of Sapporo. On top of it, he always made sure the car was warm for us whenever we took time to shop or take pictures before leaving an area. He answered any questions we asked, made for amazing conversation in general, and took the time to ensure that we had an unforgettable experience in Otaru. He was so personable that it was hard to leave at the end of the tour! He knew so much about Hokkaido and in general is so well traveled, I felt like I could ask anything and knew I would get a great answer. He made sure we spent the time we needed in memorable spots in Otaru and made amazing recommendations for omiyage, snacks, and sushi (even last minute!). I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Otaru, especially if they want to learn about it.
A tour well worth taking from Sapporo
Debbie N,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a private tour, anly my friends and I were as the guests. The guide, Mr. Tomo, was a very warm, care, and helpful person, that made our trip was memorable, exciting, and satisfying. We had really good culinary experiences while walking along the scenic shopping road in Otaru. Especially Mr. Tomo brought us to a very good local restaurant, serving grilled lamb. This is a well wrorth taking tour while staying in Sapporo.
Fun Tour in Otaru!
Leah S,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tomo our guide was wonderful. He listened to what I wanted to and met all of our expectations. We had fun stopping for Hokkaido ice cream, potato croquettes and a wonderful bowl of ramen off the beaten path. We had a nice mix of sightseeing, shopping and relaxing. There are quite a few glass shops which was a surprise. One even had Venetian glass from Murano. Mt Temu had a beautiful view on such a sunny day and watching people feed the chipmunks was adorable. We had an interesting tour of the bank and had fun comparing Japanese and American money. Tomo picked us up and dropped us off at the cruise port, so it was a worry free and fun day!
Tomo-san is an excellent...
NarcisoKitIII A,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tomo-san is an excellent English conversationalist and tour guide. We were able to talk about many thing about Otaru and Sapporo
Amazing experience with Tomo-san!
narcisoiiikita,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience with Tomo-san! He was able to converse in English so we talked about many topics! I especially liked that he explained the importance of the Otaru Canal, and patiently helped when I was shopping in Sakaimichi. So many beautiful articles. He also offered ideas for meals and snacks, which I found to be endearing as there were places he mentioned that were not easy to find in Sakaimichi.
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