What to Expect
You can feel old prosperity in Otaru, or eat fresh sea foods.
I can arrange this plan if you want to visit museum.
Here is Tsukushi Makita, a Japanese sweets' shop. You can experience wagashi (Japanese sweets) making here.
Here is IL PONTE, a famous glass factory. You can experience glass blowing and leather crafting.
Here is Tatsumi Sushi. You can experience sushi making here. It costs 3800 yen.
Here is the Otaru Canal. It's Otaru itself. After completing it, banks, a railway developed in Otaru.
Former Aoyama Mansion. This house was a remain of big merchant for selling herrings.
Sakaimachi Street for shopping zone.
Highlights
- Otaru Canal Cruise
- Otaru Aoyama herring house
- Sakaimachi street
- Tanaka Sake Brewery
- Tatsumi Sushi or Tsukushi Makita
- IL PONTE glass factory
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FREE cancelation 30 days prior
Overview
We can feel Otaru's herring history and go shopping.
3.3
(11) Reviews
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Highlights
- Otaru Canal Cruise
- Otaru Aoyama herring house
- Sakaimachi street
- Tanaka Sake Brewery
- Tatsumi Sushi or Tsukushi Makita
- IL PONTE glass factory
Important
Kyoto (I have to stay there in advance, so I will ask you my hotel fee.)
I can't drive a car by Japanese transportation law.
We will walk and use the JR line, and a taxi.
What‘s included
guide fee, hotel pick-up
What‘s not included
transportation fee, meal fee, entrance fee
Meeting Point
At the New Chitose Airport,or your hotel in Sapporo or Otaru
Ending Point
At the New Chitose Airport,or your hotel in Sapporo or Otaru
Duration
8 hours
Starting time
08:30 AM ( recommended ) Flexible
Number of people
up to 10 people
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make changes after I book?
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email
Starting and ending points of the tour.
After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.
What happens after I book a tour?
After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.
Can I add more people to my booking?
Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.
Will there be other tourists in my tour?
No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.
Can the guide pickup me at the airport?
Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.
I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?
Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel in the first 14 day(s) before the meeting date ,there is a 100% charge.
- If you cancel between 15 and 29 day(s) in advance of the meeting date ,there is a 50% charge.
- If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
Reviews ( 11 )
Good
1 month ago
“ Too many types of transportation were Frustrating ”
Our day with Shinobu was good overall but frustrating at times. We visited the things we had wanted to see, but the frustrating part was using so many different types of transportation that seemed to waste so much time. Also, communication in English was challenging. The day would have been so much better had he rented a jumbo taxi and saved the time and costs of purchasing tickets for short rides. The taxis he hired were double the cost. Very embarrassing trying to get the extra money together on the spot. We had to ask several times for him to give us an overview of what we were doing and seeing. It seemed like he was just there to get us from place to place. Lunch changed 2 times without any conversation with us. Again, paying for lunch was embarrasing as he didn't commu... read more
Shinobu:
You smiled me on the spot, but was that a surface smile? I had to confirm many times as a guide. That's natural. I just want to study English in my lifetime.
Good
8 months ago
“ Work in progress ”
Shinobu helped us to enjoy a day in Hakodate - he was prompt, courteous, responsive and keen to show us as much as he could in 6 hours. He was considerate to our needs and thoughtful. His English is not yet fluent but this will improve in time. He was a good escort and used the local transport systems well - his knowledge of the town of Hakodate was not extensive and perhaps a little more background research would help to enhance the enjoyment of his clients and make him a little less anxious. Shinobu is not from this town and we had to pay quite a large sum (Y8000) for his transportation fees over and above his guide fee which made this quite an expensive day.
Good
11 months ago
“ Hokkaido lavender trip ”
Just OK should explain more details of rhe trip next time
Shinobu:
Thank you for your cooperation. I want to improve more based on your review.
Good
1 year ago
“ Hakodate by Tram ”
Our tour of Hakodate gave us a good feel for the city. We took the trams to/from different parts of the city. Shinobu guided us thru the intricacies but had a problem describing the culture, telling us the history of the city and understanding what we wanted to do. Although he tries very hard, his English needs much improvement before continuing with English tours. We had 2 Australians, 2 Canadians, and 5 Americans on the tour. None of us could understand him when asking a question. On the good side, he was very responsive to my emails, he wanted to show us the best parts of Hakodate, and he went the extra mile to ensure we received a good tour.
Shinobu:
Thank you for visiting Hakodate. I will keep my effort for my English. I'll ask you what you want to know before starting or during the tour.
Poor
1 year ago
“ Sakura viewing ”
Was good as escort but not as guide. No information about city or attraction was given. Did not show initiative to make trip comfortable by small gestures. We went for sight seeing directly from airport. I was carrying 3 bags but did not volunteer to hold the bag while getting into bus or showing tickets. Spoken english could be better if not fluent. Was helpful in rebooking Shinkasen ticket.
Shinobu:
I'll help carrying bags and give informations about city attractions from next. You said to me,"You're so helpful." But I'm shocked.
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