Sapporo Beer Museum from Otaru

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About this activity

This is one of the best tours to enjoy fresh beer in Japan.

Take a premium tour to the Sapporo Beer Museum and spend time with your guide on the streets of Otaru!

The only beer museum in Japan, you can learn about the relationship between beer and Hokkaido's development while sampling beer only available here.

After the beer tour, enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere as you stroll through the streets of Otaru.This tour is enjoyable not only for beer lovers, but also for those who love the atmosphere of the Meiji Era in Japan and for families.

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

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
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: Hotel or Port Pickup
Included: National Licensed Guide
Included: Admission fee
Included: Public transportation

Not included

Not included: Personal Expenses
Not included: Souvenirs
Not included: Lunch: Apx. 20-30 USD per person

Itinerary

Sapporo Beer Museum

3 hours Admission included

The Sapporo Beer Museum is located in Sapporo Garden Park and is the only museum in Japan dedicated to beer. Take pictures of the photogenic scenery in the red brick building that was created in the Meiji era.

Visitors can also taste limited-edition beer that can only be consumed at the museum. It is a must-drink for beer lovers!
Otaru Canal

4 hours

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

Passing by

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. 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. You can also enjoy Otaru's typical restaurants and shopping here.
Stop 4

Passing by

This store, specializing in music boxes, is housed in a building built during the Meiji era (1868-1912). At the entrance, you will be greeted by a steam clock, which serves as the symbol of the store. The store exudes a retro atmosphere and is filled with approximately 80,000 music boxes collected from various parts of the world. These music boxes come in a wide range of designs and materials, including jewelry boxes, stuffed animals, wall hangings, ceramics, and other distinctive items.
Otaru Kihinkan

Passing by

Otaru Kihin Kan (former Aoyama's villa), a registered tangible cultural property of Japan, has been known as a luxurious and magnificent mansion since its time. Masakichi Aoyama, the second generation of the Aoyama family who made a huge fortune from herring fishing, built this villa with his daughter, Masae, over a period of six and a half years. The building materials, such as cypress, zelkova, ebony, cedar, and Yakusugi, which the master carpenter collected with great care, Shunkei lacquer corridors and pillars, and stairs made of tamo wood are all luxurious in the living space. Why not visit one of Hokkaido's finest art mansions, experience the historical architecture, and immerse yourself in the excitement?
Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura

Passing by

A sake brewery that uses 100% Hokkaido rice to make local sake all year round. Visitors can freely tour the brewery and enjoy shopping.
Nitori Museum of Art (Former Hokkaido Takushoku Bank Otaru Branch)

Passing by

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 your hotel lobby or at the gate of the cruise with your name sign. Please inform us 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
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.