Plan Introduction (Otaru Sightseeing Taxi: 2HR Tour of Iconic Places)
This plan is a 2-hour cab tour with a guide who knows Otaru well and will take you to the most popular sightseeing spots in Otaru.
Otaru was one of the most prosperous cities in Hokkaido in the past, and there are still many historical buildings in the city.
This plan is a must-do activity for sightseeing in Otaru, as it takes you around the model course focusing on such historical buildings!
This course will take you to the sightseeing spots in the following model course.
[Model Course]
Otaru Station (Hotel, etc.) – Otaru Canal Stroll – Sakai-machi Street Tourist Spot – Historical Monuments
Information about the model course
Otaru Canal
The Otaru Canal is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Otaru.
The Otaru Canal was built for the purpose of transporting herring more efficiently.
The stone warehouses that were used at that time have been preserved, and the canal streetscape has been selected as one of the 100 best urban landscapes.
The scenery along the canal is cool in the summer, and in the winter, the snow lights make a nice accent, and is sure to be photogenic!
Sakai-machi Street
Sakai-machi Street is one of the most popular tourist spots in Otaru.
You can see Otaru’s famous products such as glassworks and music boxes.
Historical Buildings
As mentioned earlier, there are many historical buildings in Otaru that were built when the city was a financial district and flourished through herring fishing.
This cab tour will take you to some of these historical buildings, such as the former Otaru branch of the NYK Line and the Bank of Japan Museum.
We will visit the above spots, but we can change some of them if you ask us in advance.
You can also extend the time by 30 minutes (+3,150 yen), so please feel free to contact us.
Otaru is a hilly city, and it requires a certain level of physical strength to walk around on your own. Therefore, it is recommended to use a professional guide who knows the city well and a sightseeing taxi!
The taxi driver will be a professional guide who knows Otaru very well, so you will be able to get a lot of knowledge and information that you cannot find in the guidebook.
Depending on availability, reservations can be made on the day of the tour, so please join us!
Tour details
Estimated timetables
| Time | Details |
|
9:00 am |
We will pick you up in front of Otaru Station or at your hotel in Otaru City. |
| We’ll take you to the iconic sights of Otaru! | |
| 11:00 pm | We will take you back to the first meeting point and dismiss you. |
*Schedules may change depending on the weather.
Where you’ll be
| Meeting Place |
Otaru Station or your hotel in Otaru |
12,600 yen / cab
Guide fee
*Local meals and shopping are not included in the price.
Nothing
9:00 am – 4:00 pm starting at your preferred time
None
Please read FAQ & Cancellation policy before booking
*You can also extend the time by 30 minutes (+3,150 yen/30 minutes).
Drivers are not fluent English speakers but they will try to communicate with you at their best.
So please be patient and enjoy communication with local Japanese!
Thank you for understanding.
