
Historic warehouses, a canal lined with glass workshops and famous Otaru music boxes.
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
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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Zarina spoke relatively good english so we communicated with her very well. She was very informative and gave us very interesting information about rhe places we visited. She also gave us options on what we wanted to see.
Show moreAki is friendly and helpful, no hassle in communication at all. We had an pleasant and memorable trip
Show moreOur guide Akihiro was helpful, friendly and informative.
Show moreZarina was great with the kids and was very patient as we were a very slow group. Good recommendation for food and spots to visit.
Show moreMy wife and I had such a wonderful time with Karen. Not only did we have the best fried chicken, but also enjoyed all the crafts that Otaru has to offer, especially the Otaru handmade glass. Additionally, she took the time to show us around such a beautiful city during the snow path festival. We couldn’t have imagined a more wonderful time. At the end of our tour, Karen gave us some amazing recommendations of where to explore outside of the touristy zones of Sapporo. A day we will not forget! Thank you Karen.
Show moreWe enjoyed our time with Akihiro. He was very knowledgable about the places that he took us to. And also very patient with us and matching our own pace. Though we must admit, we love Japan and are "easy to please". We are thankful for the time Akihiro spent with us.
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