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This private full-day tour (max 6 guests) covers three iconic spots on Hokkaido’s west coast: Otaru, Yoichi and Shakotan Peninsula, with an exclusive car and English-speaking driver-guide.
Start with a ropeway up Mt. Tenguyama for sweeping views of Otaru Harbour and Ishikari Bay. Stroll the historic Otaru Canal and Sakaimachi Street, visiting Kitaichi Glass and the Otaru Music Box Museum. Enjoy sushi lunch at your preferred restaurant.
Drive west in the afternoon to Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, founded in 1934. Explore its free areas, museum and on-site shop. Adults may try paid whisky tastings, as the driver stays sober.
Finish along the stunning Shakotan coast. Take in the turquoise Shimamui Coast from the cliff viewpoint and Cape Kamui, famous for its striking “Shakotan Blue” sea.
No shared passengers or fixed timetable. Your guide handles mountain driving, parking and seasonal access, and adjusts the route based on weather.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the hotel hall.
The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Itinerary
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1Tenguyama
Reached by a short ropeway ride. From the summit you look down over Otaru's harbour and Ishikari Bay
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Kitaichi Glass 3gokan
Kitaichi Glass Building No. 3 is a renowned glass shop in Otaru, popular as a tourist destination. The shop showcases a wide variety of glass products, including original designs, organized into three themed floors: the Japanese Floor, the Western Floor, and the Country Floor.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Sakaimachi Street in Otaru is a bustling shopping street known for its numerous shops offering unique souvenirs and delicious local foods.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Otaru Canal
The Otaru Canal is an iconic symbol of Hokkaido's maritime history, featuring a 1,140-meter waterway lined with beautifully preserved stone warehouses.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
Founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934 and still known for its coal-fired direct-heat pot stills. Explore the free-to-enter areas, the Nikka Museum, the grounds and the distillery-only shop.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
The Shakotan Peninsula is a rugged, mountainous landform in western Hokkaido. It is famous for its crystal-clear, deep blue coastal waters known as "Shakotan Blue"
Admission ticket free -
6Cape Kamui
Cape Kamui, jutting out into the Sea of Japan from the northwestern part of the Shakotan Peninsula, is a cape surrounded by 80-meter-high cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the Shakotan Blue sea.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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