Sapporo · OTARU DAY TRIPS
15 reviewed
Forty minutes down the line: the gas-lit canal, herring warehouses turned glassworks, sushi off the morning boats. These 15 trips list what each includes and when the lamps come on.
Ride through Otaru’s canals, old rail tracks, warehouses, and marina with a local guide in a private 30-minute to 2-hour rickshaw tour.
“What a fabulous way to see downtown Otaru and hear about its history while also experiencing this mode of transportation which was invented in Japan. Our guide was friendly and strong and stopped along the way to share the history of what we were seeing. I was so plRead more”
Review of a packed Hokkaido day tour from Sapporo to Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Otaru, with practical advice on value and comfort.
“The bus was small quite uncomfortable. Our group was a mix of Chinese tourists and others and everyone was cordial. Our guide however was not very warm, she was really focused on her commissions at her so called "duty free" shop and trying to get us to purchase overpriced beauty products.”
Ski beginner-friendly slopes near Sapporo with bus transport, gear, lift pass, English or Chinese instruction, and free photos.
“Great guides and bus driver! Super friendly and professional. Great experience with the ski resort. Excellent skiing. Bus driver was great driving in snow. I would book this tour again. Thank you Leo and team!”
Compare Hokkaido’s seasonal bus tour from Sapporo, with Cape Kamui, Otaru, Shiroi Koibito Park, and practical tips before booking.
“Beautiful nature, amazing views! Our tour guide was very nice and helpful! Thank you for the unforgettable memories!”
![[Otaru & Yoichi] Let's go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo) - Walking Otaru Canal and Sakaimachi Street](https://seesapporo.com/wp-content/uploads/otaru-yoichi-let-s-go-to-otaru-canal-sakaimachi-street-music-box-hall-and-yoichi-nikka-whiskey-by-private-car-arriving-and-departing-from-sapporo.jpg)
A private Sapporo day trip to Yoichi’s Nikka Whisky Museum and Otaru’s canal, shops, music boxes, food, and easygoing streets.
“Our driver was on time and really excellent to take us around the attractions and more. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Otaru with a licensed English-speaking guide, choosing 2 or 3 sights such as the canal, sake brewery, art base, and Mt. Tengu.
“We did a half day tour including sake brewery, old bank and some stroll around town. Also a nice sushi lunch. Our guide Teri was very knowledgeable and pleasant.”
Explore Otaru in six hours with a licensed local guide, custom stops, canal views, sake, glass shops, and Mt. Tengu from $153.50.
“Tom was knowledgeable, helpful, and interesting. We had a great time seeing Otaru and highly recommend his skills as a private guide.”
Paddle Otaru’s cliffs, coves, and clear marine waters on a 2-hour guided sea kayak tour with a beach swim and trained instructors.
“Great tour - tour guide really knew his stuff. Great sights though out the cave. Also able to go for a swim in the water witch was amazing.”
Explore Otaru from Sapporo by train with a private local guide, historic canals, glass workshops, music boxes, sake, and custom stops.
“Ryuki was the best tour guide! In Otaru, we visited glass shops from local artists and a shop of music boxes made in Japan. We also stopped at the Olympic Museum in Sapporo. Thank you Ryuki!”
Explore Otaru from Sapporo with guide Tomo, visiting the canal, music box museum, Bank of Japan, Mt. Tengu, and local food stops.
“Tomo our guide was wonderful. He listened to what I wanted to and met all of our expectations. We had fun stopping for Hokkaido ice cream, potato croquettes and a wonderful bowl of ramen off the beaten path. We had a nice mix of sightsRead more”
Explore Otaru’s canal, seafood market, glass workshops, and music boxes with a private licensed guide who shapes the day around you.
“A lovely day spent with Katsuko showing us around Otaru.”
Paddle Hokkaido’s Shioya coast on a small guided tour with cliffs, caves, a quiet swim stop, and friendly English-speaking guides.
“Max was a skilled and informative guide, great area to kayak and lovely to pull up at a beach and have a swim! A bit of difficulty finding the meeting place but otherwise very happy with the experience.”
Explore Otaru’s canal, historic streets, Mt. Tengu, and Yoichi whisky country with a private guide and vehicle from Sapporo.
“Landscapes of mountains still snowy and rocky coasts on such a small perimeter is exceptional. Our very professional and attentive guide introduced us to the history of fishing in this part of Otaru. Exciting! Thanks again to our guide Mrs. Tracy .Auto-translated”
Explore Otaru’s canal, glass shops, music boxes, cheesecake, sake, and art with a private guide who shapes the walk around your interests.
“There was an itinerary but as it was customizable we were allowed to change it to suit our interests and Hiro was totally accommodating with this. He was extremely patient and although the tour was only 4 hours long, he stayed with us for almost double that time. Otaru was definitely a place that I would return to and Hiro is defy the guide that I would ask for.”
Ride through Otaru by private rickshaw, hearing local stories and pausing by canals, piers, and old warehouses for memorable photos.
“Our rickshaw “ driver” gave us a great time . He was so keen and informative . Anyone would enjoy this activity”