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Otaru Premium Walking Guide Tour
- Location
Otaru
- Available Period
All year
- Duration
~4 hours
- Fee
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Tour Highlights
- A tour unraveling Hokkaido’s oldest financial district, historic architecture, the unique “Aesthetics of a Merchant City” distinct from Sapporo, and the charm of the canal.
- Three guides—walking, rickshaw, and canal cruise—explain the charms of Otaru.
- Looking up at the Otaru warehouses from the cruise boat is a spectacular sight.
Otaru Premium Walking Guide Tour: Uncover Hokkaido’s Oldest Financial District, Historic Architecture, and the Unique “Aesthetics of a Merchant City” Distinct from Sapporo!
Experience the former glory of Hokkaido’s oldest financial district and immerse yourself in the unique “Aesthetics of a Merchant City” that sets Otaru apart from Sapporo in this exclusive tour.
The true highlight of this experience is the seamless storytelling provided by three professional guides specializing in walking, rickshaw, and canal cruising.
Your journey begins on foot, exploring the historic streetscapes with a knowledgeable guide. Next, you will glide elegantly through the city in a “luxury rickshaw,” feeling the breeze as you admire the grand beauty of Otaru’s signature timber-framed stone architecture from the ground.
Finally, shift your perspective to the water. On the “Otaru Canal Cruise,” enjoy the captain’s engaging commentary as you drift along the gently curving canal, a shape created by unique land reclamation techniques. The breathtaking view looking up at the Otaru warehouses from the water is a privilege exclusive to this cruise.
On foot, by rickshaw, and by boat—unravel the history and geography from multiple angles and enjoy a premium experience that captures the true charm of the Otaru Canal with all five senses.
- 2-6 participants
- Private tour
Meeting Location
Otaru Station
Meeting Address
2 Chome-22-15 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0032
What to Bring & Wear
- Clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in
- Please bring rain gear in case of rain
Overview
- Available Period
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All year
- Duration
~4 hours
- Itinerary
- 9:00- Meet at Otaru Station
- 9:00~9:20- Welcome & Briefing (Introductions, Itinerary Explanation, Getting Ready)
- 9:20~10:20- Tour the Former Financial District and the area around the Former Temiya Line.
- 10:30~11:30- Tour the Otaru City Center and the North Canal area.
- 11:30~12:00- Short break
- 12:00~12:45- Enjoy the Otaru Canal from the water on the Canal Cruise.
- 12:45~13:00- Move to the Otaru Station area
- 13:00- Tour ends
- Fee
- Per participant (2-4 participants): 28,000yen
- Per participant (5-6 participants): 26,500yen
- What's Included
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Guide fee
- Rickshaw fare
- Cruise fare
- Travel insurance
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- Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Travel Conditions
Length of trip: 1 day
Tour conductor: No accompaniment.
Tour planning and implementation
Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Co., Ltd.
Registered with the Governor of Hokkaido, Travel Agency No. 2-597 / Full member of the All Japan Association of Travel Agents (ANTA)
9F Daito Building, 8-1 Minami 2-jo Higashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0052
Domestic travel business manager: Hayashi Naoki
・The domestic travel business manager is the person responsible for your travel transactions. If you have any questions about the explanation given by the person in charge regarding this travel contract, please feel free to contact the domestic travel business manager listed above by email.
・This product is a packaged travel product of Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Co., Ltd. Please be sure to check the travel business terms and conditions (URL below) before applying.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled after the start of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled on the day of, before the start of the event
- A cancellation fee of 40% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 20% is charged if cancelled 10 days or less before the event
- Location
Otaru
- Available Period
All year
- Duration
~4 hours
- Fee
Date
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Person
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Reserve now, pay later!
Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.
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