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This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Otaru! Otaru is a famous historical city and popular vacation spot in Hokkaido. But if you’ve never been there before, it can be hard to know where to go and what to see. In this guide, we’ll introduce some of the best sightseeing spots, restaurants and sweet shops for those going to Otaru for the first time. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that’s best for you!
Highlights
Explore Otaru in 6 hours!
Choose 3 to 4 sights to visit on your tour and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Guided by english speaking guide!
Duration
6 hours
Offered in
English
What is included
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from the list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Otaru
What is not included
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Explore the captivating city of Otaru in 6 hours, where you can select 3 to 4 must-see sights from our list to create a personalized tour tailored to your interests. Our English-speaking guide will work with you to customize an itinerary that highlights the best of Otaru, whether it's strolling along the iconic canal, discovering the city's charming shops, or visiting unique cultural sites. With expert guidance and a flexible itinerary, you’ll enjoy a relaxed and immersive experience, making the most of your time in this scenic northern city.
You can choose 3-4 sites from the list below!
Otaru Canal
The Otaru Canal is a classic staple when it comes to famous sightseeing spots of Hokkaido. Once the distribution hub of Hokkaido, it boasted a population that even surpassed that of Sapporo. At that time the canal was used to offload ships via barges and was established to lengthen the distance that goods could be distributed. Eventually the canal was no longer necessary to serve its function once the docks were established and was to be landfilled. However, it currently stands as a place for citizens and tourists alike to relax and enjoy with its promenades and gas lamps lighting the riverbanks.
Otaru Art Base
Otaru City's historical buildings of the early 20th century are now used as various resources for tourism. The Otaru Art Base located opposite the Otaru Canal across Rinkosen Street is one such facility. There are four historical buildings where 20 of the largest banks in Hokkaido were gathered, formerly the center of Hokkaido's economy known as "North Wall Street." What was the former Hok
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