ROMANTIC OTARU HALF-DAY STROLL TOUR
See romantic port town Otaru
DESCRIPTION
Otaru is a nostalgic port town grew rapidly since the 1880s, a number of historic buildings and stone warehouses still remain throughout the city. It is recommend for a perfect half-day trip from Sapporo.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Sakaimachi-dori: This atmospheric street is lined with souvenir, seafood, sweet, music box and handmade glass craft shops. Enjoy shopping!
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Otaru Canal: Built in the early 20th-century, this canal was used in the cargo handling on barges. Currently the cobblestone promenade along the canal offers a romantic atmosphere, especially after dark.
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Breweries: We will visit the sake and beer breweries inside the historic warehouses. Enjoy tasting!
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Night View: We can enjoy romantic night view from Mt Tengu-yama or the canal cruise if you leave at Sapporo in the afternoon.
AVAILABLE ARRANGEMENTS
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I can customize stroll routes in Otaru for you on the day or in advance: such as visit the museums, hidden historic buildings, glassblowing studios and cruising.
PRICE INCLUDED
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My service as your private tour
PRICE EXCLUDED
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Transport fare to Otaru (return-trip from Sapporo: around ¥1280 if you don't have a rail pass)
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Daytime bay cruise for Northern Otaru (optional): ¥700-¥2500
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Tengu-yama Ropeway & Bus tickets (optional): adult ¥1480 from Otaru, ¥2180 from Sapporo
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Canal Cruise (optional): adult ¥1500 (¥1800 after dark), child ¥500
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Shopping and dinner
TOUR PRICE
199 USD
For additional: adult 49 USD extra person, child (3-12 years) 24 USD extra person
8
Hours
TOUR AVAILABLE
1 August -
START
Daytime: Around 10am
Afternoon: Around 1pm
At your hotel around JR Sapporo Station; JR Sapporo, JR Shin-Sapporo or JR Otaru stations
FINISH
Daytime: Around 6pm
Afternoon: Around 9pm
At JR Sapporo Station or your hotel in Otaru
WALKING DISTANCE
About 3km to 4km