Discover the flavors of Otaru on this private, fully customizable food tour led by your government-licensed local guide. Famed across Hokkaido for its glittering canal and some of the freshest seafood in Japan, Otaru is a paradise for food lovers. Begin among the bustling stalls of Sankaku Market, steps from the station, where you can taste sea urchin, snow crab and salmon roe and savour a kaisen-don bowl piled high with the morning's catch. Stroll the picturesque Otaru Canal as your guide shares tales of the town's herring-fishing heyday, then wander down Sakaimachi Street, an old merchant quarter lined with restored Meiji-era buildings, sweet shops and sushi counters. As a private tour for your group only, the pace and stops are up to you. Tell your guide your tastes and dietary needs and they will tailor the day around them, so you eat like a local and leave with a deeper feel for Otaru's seafaring culture.
Minatomachi, Otaru, Japan
Stroll along the historic Otaru Canal, the city's most iconic landmark. Your guide shares stories of the area's herring-fishing and warehouse heritage while you take in the picturesque stone warehouses and gas lamps lining the water.
3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Japan
Visit Sankaku Market, a lively cluster of stalls beside Otaru Station famous for the freshest Hokkaido seafood. Sample sea urchin, crab and salmon roe, and enjoy a kaisen-don rice bowl piled high with the morning's catch alongside your guide.
Sakaimachi, Otaru, Japan
Wander down Sakaimachi Street, Otaru's charming old merchant quarter lined with restored Meiji-era buildings. Browse sweet shops, sample fresh sushi and local treats, and discover the music-box museum and glassware studios along the way.
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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