Private Tour

Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour will visit Otaru, once the distribution center of Hokkaido.Otaru is a town that became a popular tourist destination thanks to Japanese movies.

On the Otaru Canal Walking Tour, we will stop at facilities of interest to our guests for an extraordinary experience.For example, you can stroll through the retro streets in the Sakai-machi shopping district and enjoy Otaru's famous glass and music boxes.

You can also enjoy delicious food.

Please let your guide know if there is any restaurant you would like to visit!

Our nationally certified guides will be happy to show you around.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.

We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admission fee for Nitori museum

Port or Station Pickup

Lisenced Speaking Guide

Personal Expense

Souvenirs

apx. 20-30 USD per person

Public transportation fee ( this is a walking tour. if you need to take bus or train)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Otaru Canal

The Otaru Canal is 1,140 meters long and features gentle curves, making it one of Otaru's most iconic tourist attractions. The fantastic and nostalgic scenery of 63 gas lamps along the canal attracts many tourists. The stone warehouses and old buildings along the canal have been reused as stores and restaurants, and together with the historical buildings and retro streetscape, have won many awards, including the 100 best cityscapes and 100 most beautiful historical climates in Japan. In addition, there are abundant sightseeing spots around Otaru Canal, such as historical buildings, museums, Otaru Sakai-machi-dori Shopping Street, Otaru Music Box Hall, etc., where you can fully experience the charm of Otaru. Your guide will take you to places of your interest.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Otaru Sakaimachi Street

Otaru Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street is the main street of Otaru sightseeing, located close to the Otaru Canal, the most popular tourist attraction in Otaru, where the streets are formed by many historical buildings built in the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods. The shopping street, with its time-travel-like atmosphere, is famous for its sweets, glass, and music boxes, and you can enjoy Otaru's typical restaurants and shopping.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

7hr Private Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours: Tours of approximately 7 hours are also available, depending on the port of call of the cruise ship. We will respond flexible
Pickup included