History, shopping and mouthwatering seafood
Otaru, a port city on Hokkaido , lies northwest of Sapporo on Ishikari Bay. The city is known for glassworks, music boxes and sake distilleries. Nishin Goten (“herring mansion”), a former fish processing plant built in 1897, provides a glimpse into Otaru's history as one of the key ports in the fishing industry. Completed in 1923, the Otaru Canal is now lined with cafes and shops in converted old warehouses.
Otaru is also within close proximity to Yoichi, home to the Nikka whiskey distillery and a number of developing wineries. A day tour to Otaru and surrounds is filled with sights and flavours of Hokkaido.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
9:00 am to 06:00 pm
- Depart from Hotel
- Otaru Canal
- Lunch - Sushi or Seafood Fishing Village
- Sakaimachi street shopping
- Otaru Canal Cruise
- Back to the Hotel
