Day trip to Otaru
Historic warehouses, a canal lined with glass workshops and famous Otaru music boxes.
Akihiro
Karen
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Experience Overview
Time:
6 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in Danish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
In front of the Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Centre located in JR Sapporo StationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
Private and personalized experience
6 hours with a host (including travel time)
Return train tickets from Sapporo to Otaru
Hotel meet-up (if within reasonable distance)
Walking experience once in Otaru (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
1 glass of sake, beer or soft drink, carefully selected for you by your host
What’s Excluded:
Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Additional transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
What makes it special
Key Highlights:
- Hop on a train and take a day trip from Sapporo to the beautiful port city of Otaru, which you’ll explore with a local Sapporo host by your side
- Wander the historic canal, browsing shops and cafes housed in old warehouses along the way
- Meander through one of the town's markets, getting a feel for local life
- Grab a quick bite to eat from one of the eateries lining the canal, and sample unique ice-cream flavors
- See the city’s incredible glass blowing industry, or visit the Otaru Music Box Museum
- End things off with a trip to the Tanaka Sake Brewery, conveniently located right by the station!
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