Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru

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Otaru Canal — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour will visit Otaru, once the distribution center of Hokkaido.Otaru is a town that became a popular tourist destination thanks to Japanese movies.

On the Otaru Canal Walking Tour, we will stop at facilities of interest to our guests for an extraordinary experience.For example, you can stroll through the retro streets in the Sakai-machi shopping district and enjoy Otaru's famous glass and music boxes.

You can also enjoy delicious food.

Please let your guide know if there is any restaurant you would like to visit!

Our nationally certified guides will be happy to show you around.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: MY Travel Consulting

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fee for Nitori museum
Included: Port or Station Pickup
Included: Lisenced Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Personal Expense
Not included: Souvenirs
Not included: Lunch: apx. 20-30 USD per person
Not included: Public transportation fee ( this is a walking tour. if you need to take bus or train)

Itinerary

Otaru Canal

30 min

The Otaru Canal is 1,140 meters long and features gentle curves, making it one of Otaru's most iconic tourist attractions.

The fantastic and nostalgic scenery of 63 gas lamps along the canal attracts many tourists.

The stone warehouses and old buildings along the canal have been reused as stores and restaurants, and together with the historical buildings and retro streetscape, have won many awards, including the 100 best cityscapes and 100 most beautiful historical climates in Japan. In addition, there are abundant sightseeing spots around Otaru Canal, such as historical buildings, museums, Otaru Sakai-machi-dori Shopping Street, Otaru Music Box Hall, etc., where you can fully experience the charm of Otaru.

Your guide will take you to places of your interest.
Otaru Sakaimachi Street

one hour

Otaru Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street is the main street of Otaru sightseeing, located close to the Otaru Canal, the most popular tourist attraction in Otaru, where the streets are formed by many historical buildings built in the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods. The shopping street, with its time-travel-like atmosphere, is famous for its sweets, glass, and music boxes, and you can enjoy Otaru's typical restaurants and shopping.
Stop 3

30 min

This store specializing in music boxes is housed in a building built in the Meiji era (1868-1912). At the entrance, you will be greeted by a steam clock, the symbol of the store. The retro atmosphere of the store is filled with about 80,000 music boxes collected from all over the world. The music boxes come in a wide variety of designs and materials, including jewelry boxes, stuffed animals, wall hangings, ceramics, and other unique items.
Stop 4

30 min

LeTAO is one of Otaru’s must-visit landmarks, not just a patisserie but a cultural icon of the city. Famous for its signature “Double Fromage” cheesecake with a light and creamy texture, LeTAO attracts visitors from across Japan and abroad. The main store offers desserts and café menus available only here, giving you the chance to taste exclusive flavors in the very heart of Otaru. With its European-style building and tower, LeTAO also adds charm to the cityscape and makes a popular photo spot. Beyond enjoying sweets, you can browse a wide selection of chocolates and baked goods, ideal as gifts to take home. Visiting LeTAO on your Otaru tour is more than a stop for dessert—it is an experience of local culture, hospitality, and the city’s world-famous taste of Hokkaido.
Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura

30 min

A sake brewery that uses 100% Hokkaido rice to produce local sake all year round. At Kikkogura, visitors can join a brewery tour any time of the year to see the traditional brewing process up close and learn about the history of sake in Otaru. For those who prefer a lighter experience, the main store offers tasting opportunities and a wide selection of local sake and related products for shopping. The main store is also closer to the cruise port, so please let your guide know which location you would like to visit.
Nitori Museum of Art (Former Hokkaido Takushoku Bank Otaru Branch)

30 min Admission included

The atrium, which was originally a bank hall and extends to the second floor, is now a large art museum with six impressive classical columns.

Visitors can walk through the Lewis C. Tiffany Stained Glass Gallery on the first floor and admire modern and contemporary Japanese paintings.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru
Grand Park Otaru
Otaru Guest House
Otaru Furukawa
The Green Otaru Premier
Hotel Inaho
Otaru Green Hotel
ALPHABED INN Otaru Ekimae
Unwind Hotel & Bar Otaru
Fami The Green Otaru

and 6 more pickup points

The guide will be waiting for you at the gate of the cruise or Otaru station with your name sign.

Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Using your ticket

Please show the ticket to the guide when you meet.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Options

4hr Private Walking Tour

only walking

Pickup included
7hr Private Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours: Tours of approximately 7 hours are also available, depending on the port of call of the cruise ship. We will respond flexible

Pickup included
5hr Tenguyama Ropeway Plan

Tenguyama Ropeway Plan: Enjoy a scenic ride on the Tenguyama Ropeway with panoramic views of Otaru and Ishikari Bay.

Pickup included