Private Tour

Otaru: Guided Bar Hopping Tour with Food & Drink Credit

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the charming nightlife of Otaru on a 2-hour bar hopping tour that reveals the essence of Hokkaido's izakayas. Guided by a local English-speaking expert, navigate the atmospheric backstreets and canal-side lanes while visiting two unique bars. At each stop, enjoy a generous ¥1,500 food and drink credit, providing the freedom to savor local flavors without worry. Engage in authentic experiences as your guide shares cultural insights and etiquette, allowing you to appreciate the convivial spirit of Otaru. Whether you’re a drinker or prefer soft drinks, this tour offers a delightful glimpse into local life.

- 2-hour guided bar hopping tour in Otaru's historic streets

- Visit two izakayas showcasing Hokkaido’s drinking culture

- Perfect for travelers aged 20+, with non-drinkers welcome to join

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Visit to two izakayas

¥1,500 food & drink credit per venue

English-speaking local guide

Private transportation

What To Expect

Otaru

Otaru’s food-and-drink culture thrives in its intimate izakayas: small, owner-run rooms tucked between canal-side warehouses and backstreets near the station. Shaped by a port-town past and Hokkaido’s cold seas, menus highlight freshness and comfort—glistening sashimi, grilled seafood, hearty stews, and shareable bites. At the counter, time slows: the clink of glasses, a warm kanpai, handwritten specials, and casual conversation with proprietors who recall faces more than names. Etiquette is simple—order a drink first, share plates, try the day’s pick—so even newcomers relax quickly. A few short stops reveal how Otaru’s scale makes hospitality personal: you taste seasonality, feel neighborhood rhythms rather than nightlife hype, and leave sensing you joined the evening. With guidance—how to read a menu, call “sumimasen,” or pair dishes with beer, highballs, or sake—a casual hop becomes cultural insight, leaving warmth as the flavor remembered most.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable