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Two people pointing at a building with Japanese characters. 1
A snow-covered canal with buildings on one side and a clear sky above. 2
A variety of sushi on a white plate, including nigiri and sashimi, with a small bowl of wasabi and pickled ginger. 3
A road with a snow-covered area and a warning sign indicating a 15% grade. 4
A bowl of sushi with various ingredients including shrimp, salmon, cucumber, and wasabi. 5
By 株式会社MIRAI
Free cancellation available
Price is P 19,317 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Savor fresh seafood at Sankaku Market and explore the Otaru Canal
    • Visit the ruins of Hokkaido’s first railway and Sakaimachi Street
    • Enjoy lunch at a local sushi restaurant and wander historic streets
    • Visit the iconic Funamizaka Slope and the Otaru Music Box Museum
    • Shop for souvenirs at LeTAO and Rokkatei on Sakaimachi Street

Activity location

    • Otaru
    • Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本北海道小樽市 | Your guide will meet you at your Otaru city hotel
    • Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

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8-hour Private Tour with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Based on your hotel location or your preferred meeting point.
The local guide is non-certified

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 19,316.61 x 1 AdultP 19,316.61
Total
Price is P 19,316.61
Until Fri, Aug 21

Otaru: Guided Walking Tour with Canal Custom Private Day

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 22,388.65 x 1 AdultP 22,388.65
Total
Price is P 22,388.65
Until Fri, Aug 21

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour English-speaking Guide
  • Inclusions
    Sankaku Market Free No entry fee; costs only for food and drinks
  • Inclusions
    Otaru Canal Free All waterfront walkways and scenic views are free
  • Inclusions
    Teppu Line Ruins Free Open heritage park with no admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Kitaichi Glass Gallery Free (Main Hall / No.3 Hall) Free visit to glass workshops
  • Inclusions
    Otaru Music Box Museum (Minami-Otaru) Free Free access to the main exhibition area
  • Inclusions
    Sushiya Street / Nichigin-dori / Funamizaka Slope Free
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    All personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Other transportation (Public Transport Fees, trains, private cars)

What you can expect

  • Otaru Private Exclusive Custom Walking Tour. The itinerary and departure time can be flexibly adjusted.

    Your guide will meet you at your Otaru city hotel, and after meeting Begin your tour with a visit to Sankaku Market, where you can taste fresh seafood donburi and Hokkaido-exclusive seafood snacks. Then, stroll along the Otaru Canal, taking photos with vintage gas lamps and red-brick warehouses.

    Next, explore the ruins of Hokkaido’s first railway, the Teppu Line, and immerse yourself in the historical and artistic vibes. Continue to Sakaimachi Street, where you can visit the Kitaichi Glass Gallery and Otaru Music Box Museum, and shop for souvenirs at LeTAO and Rokkatei.

    For lunch, head to Sushiya Street and dine at renowned local sushi restaurants like Masa Sushi, known for its fresh sashimi and sushi. After your meal, wander the historic buildings on Nichigin-dori.

    After lunch, visit the iconic Funamizaka Slope from the movie “Love Letter” and overlook the whole Otaru Port for cinematic photos. Finally, explore the European-style Otaru Music Box Museum with over 3,000 music boxes, and stop by the Hello Kitty-themed café.

Location

Activity location

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    • Otaru
    • Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本北海道小樽市 | Your guide will meet you at your Otaru city hotel
    • Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan