Otaru Sushi and Seafood Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Government-licensed English speaking local guide
The cost of food and drinks
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point
Otaru Port Cruise Terminal #3 Pier

For cruise ship guests, your guide will be waiting just outside the cruise terminal upon disembarkation. If you would prefer to meet at a hotel near the port, please contact your guide in advance to discuss the meeting arrangements.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Otaru Canal

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sankaku Market

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Otaru Sakaimachi Street

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Japan Guide Agency
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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