Discover Otaru’s charm: stroll historic canals, shop Sakaimachi-dori, taste sake at Tanaka Brewery, savor seafood at Sanjiao Market, and explore the Blue Cave.
- Otaru Canal - The Otaru Canal, a historic landmark in Otaru City, Hokkaido, is lined with red brick warehouses. Once a symbol of Otaru’s financial and economic prominence in Hokkaido, the canal lost its industrial function after the war, leading to half of it being filled in and converted into a road. Today, these warehouses have been transformed into glass craft shops, teahouses, restaurants, and large stores, making it a popular tourist destination.
- 小樽堺町通り商店街 - Located near the Otaru Canal, Otaru Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street is a major attraction in Otaru. The street is lined with various shops offering food, desserts, handicrafts, and more, along with museums and art galleries. Visitors can enjoy eating, shopping, sightseeing, and exploring many historical buildings.
- Antique Museum 1 - As Japan’s largest music box specialty store, it houses over 20,000 music boxes, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts and collectors.
- Tanaka Sake Brewery, Kikkogura / Tanaka Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. - Otaru City’s favorable geography and climate make it ideal for winemaking. Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkozo, a renowned local historical building, offers free tours of its winemaking process and opportunities to taste various Japanese sakes.
- Sankaku Market - Otaru Sankaku Market is a bustling market known for its high-quality, affordable seafood and delicious seafood rice bowls.
- Otaru Blue Grotto Glass Boat - The Otaru Blue Cave is famous for its unique natural beauty. Sunlight illuminates the cave’s interior, creating a mesmerizing blue glow in the seawater, resembling a mystical blue paradise. Visitors can explore the cave by boat or tour boat, enjoying the blue light reflections and the intriguing shapes of the ocean rocks. The scenery is dreamlike, perfect for photography and appreciating natural wonders. The total tour duration includes transportation time.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free bottle of water
- Parking Fee
- Tolls
- Fuel costs
- Meals
- Overtime fee 50USD an hour(Please inform customer service if overtime）
- Attraction Tickets
- Personal consumption
- Personal Insurance
Experience a one-day tour of Otaru by charter car, starting with a stroll along the historic Otaru Canal, visiting the old warehouses, and then visiting the traditional Otaru Sakaimachi-dori shopping street for an authentic shopping experience. After visiting the Otaru Antique Museum, go to Tanaka Sake Brewery to experience the traditional sake brewing process and taste fine sake. Sanjiao Market, where you can find fresh seafood and local snacks, is a great place to experience local flavors. Finally, take a ride on the Blue Cave Glass Boat to experience the charming blue glow of the cave and the clear seabed view, adding a touch of fantasy to your trip.
- The total duration in Tour details includes the time spent on transportation.
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