Otaru Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is not only sightseeing but also a great chance to talk with a local for a better understanding of Hokkaido, Otaru and locals. This 8-hour tour features friendly English speaking licensed guides who have knowledge of history and culture, and also are pleased to answer your questions about the local's life and topics. No rush, comfortable and flexible with your requests.   On this tour, you will visit the landmarks and a local sake brewery with the background stories. For sake lovers, a special sake tour is also available. A licensed brewer who is making sake at Tanaka Sake Brewery will let you go in the brewery room and explain how to make. He also gives you an opportunity of tasting several kinds of Sake chosen by the brewer. If you are a whiskey lover, Nikka Whisky Yoichi distillery is a must to visit. It will be included instead of Sankaku Market and Tanaka Sake Brewery. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. You can pay just for what you have, where you visit.

What’s included?

  • English speaking licensed guide

  • Private tour

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Sake tasting

  • [Guide only] Transportation for you and guide: Train 1500 yen per person + about 3000 yen per taxi

  • [w/ Vehicle] Highway fee 2480-2740 yen and Parking fee about 1500-2000 yen

  • Lunch

  • Entrance fees

  • [Option / Guide only] Transportation to Nikka for you and guide: @860 yen *Please apply in advance

  • [Option] Otaru pickup and drop-off: 2500 yen per group *Please apply in advance

  • Entry/Admission - Otaru Kihinkan

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel

About operator:

Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel Inc. is a DMC (Destination Management Company) based in Sapporo, the capital city of the island. Our team is dedicated to planning high-quality, authentic and tailored itineraries for all travelers to enjoy the many treasures this island has to offer. We have personal relationships with over 300 guides, farmers and fishermen in Hokkaido, offering more than 1300 activities for visitors to enjoy throughout the year. With this strong connection, we constantly strive to make our tours more unique, more adventurous, and more luxurious, catering to our customers’ requests. One unique aspect of our company is our “Regional Tourism Development Department”. We have a team of passionate members meeting with local communities brainstorming new ways to introduce the precious land, activities and products available in the region, constantly creating innovational programs unavailable elsewhere. We look forward to serving you to create your best holiday ever!

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