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Full Day Yoichi & Otaru Walking Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This exclusive small-group tour from Sapporo, led by an English-speaking assistant, offers an immersive local experience using trains and buses. Enjoy a pleasant 4km walk through Yoichi and Otaru, gaining insights into local culture and daily life. Explore the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery for authentic whisky, then visit Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura for free tastings of 10 types of Japanese sake. Stroll Otaru's historic Sakaimachi Street, a "living museum," and enjoy a romantic Otaru Canal Cruise at dusk with beautifully illuminated buildings. This tour is ideal for active travelers seeking authentic experiences beyond typical sightseeing, those passionate about Japanese food culture and history, and individuals preferring intimate, locally-focused, and sustainable travel.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local trains and buses fees
- English-speaking assistant fee
- Admission fees included in the tour
What's not
- Lunch
- Nikka Whiskey Yoichi Distillery tasting corner charges
Itinerary
Yoichi Distillery was the first Nikka Whisky distillery established by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934, and was built in Yoichi, Hokkaido in pursuit of an environment similar to Scotland. There are 4 exhibits showing whisky making and the life of Masataka Taketsuru, a tasting bar (charges apply), as well as products exclusive to the distillery on sale. *Charges apply at the tasting corner.
Tanaka Shuzo is a sake brewery in Otaru City founded in 1899, and Kikkogura, the stone warehouse built around 1905, has been designated as a historic building of the city. Taking advantage of Hokkaido's cool climate, the brewery is able to brew all year round, which is rare in Japan. Visitors can see the manufacturing site and sample about 10 kinds of sake and liqueur for free throughout the year. Enjoy a taste of freshly made unpasteurized sake available all year round.
Enjoy free time for lunch while admiring the view of retro stone buildings lined up along the historic Otaru Sakaimachi Street. Spend luxurious moments soaking up the nostalgic atmosphere while relishing fresh seafood from Hokkaido and local specialties.
Enjoy a cruise (approx. 40 min). *The Otaru Canal cruise may be canceled due to weather or operational conditions In addition, depending on road conditions and congestion, customers may be guided to an alternative location.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet in front of Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center, JR Sapporo Station West Concourse North Exit. The shutters are closed as it is before business hours. Please wait in front of the blue sign that reads "Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
- The tour may be canceled or the course altered in case operation is suspended or inclement weather (poor visibility due to strong winds, snowstorms, etc.) is in the forecast
How it compares in Sapporo
- Its from-price is 28% above the median of the 381 experiences we list in Sapporo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 135 of 381.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sapporo
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is a grid-planned city of wide parks, an annual snow festival, miso ramen and mountains close behind.
Sapporo was laid out as a grid in the 1870s, when Japan's government developed the northern island, so its streets are wide and straight, split by Odori Park, a long green strip through the middle. The red-brick former Hokkaido government building and the white clock tower, both from the Meiji period, recall that era, and the Hokkaido Shrine lies in a wooded park in the west.
Top-ranked sights in Sapporo: Odori Park (Odori Koen), Susukino, Sapporo TV Tower.
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