Day trip to Otaru
Historic warehouses, a canal lined with glass workshops and famous Otaru music boxes.
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Experience Overview
Time:
6 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Centre, Japan, 〒060-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 6 Jōnishi, 4-chōme, ＪＲ札幌駅西コンコースCancellation:
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:
What’s Excluded:
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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What you’ll do
You’ll hop on a train to Otaru with your host, where you’ll see a side to Japanese history vastly different from the temples and shrines you’d expect – one of colonial architecture, old port markets, and steam clocks. You’ll stroll along the canal, an old-world promenade illuminated by the golden glow of oil lamps in the early evening and lined with old warehouses converted into antique stores and cafes, or hop on a canal cruise for a different vantage point. You’ll discover the city’s famous glass-blowing industry and shop for intricate souvenirs, see the Otaru Music Box Museum’s collection of 25,000 music boxes (or customize your own brand-new one), and sample sake at the Tanaka Sake Brewery before heading back to Sapporo.
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