Best of Otaru
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover the local heritage and history of traditional Otaru.Embark on a journey of cultural heritage as you savour the premier sights of Otaru, from a comfortable coach. On the outskirts of Otaru you'll visit Shin-Nantaru market, better known locally as 'Otaru's kitchen'. Rub elbows with the locals before heading to Sumiyoshi Shrine, the main Shinto shrine of Otaru, founded in 1868. Continue to the former Aoyama Villa, one of the finest Herring Mansions created by wealthy fishermen in the 1920s. Here you can wander the lacquered floors and corridors of zelkova wood in this two-story mansion that resembles a miniature Japanese castle. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway. A 30-person gondola carries visitors between the mountaintop station and the mountain foot station in just four minutes. See the city laid out in miniature. Enjoy the panoramic view of Otaru Port and Ishikari Bay. On a clear day you can see as far as Mt.Shokanbetsu and the Shakotan Peninsula. The glittering night view is one of the top three in Hokkaido.Then at the historic Canal District, you'll have around 1 hour of free time to browse the fancy boutiques and fine restaurants and stroll along the restored gaslight-lined promenade.
Points of interest
Former Aoyama Villa
Otaru Canal
Schedule
Special Notes
Comfortable, flat walking shoes are recommended. Japanese Yen is required for additional purchases. There is a walk of approximately 10 minutes to the parking area from Otaru Canal and a further 10 minutes to the Sumiyoshi Shrine, as well as approx. 100 steps to negotiate. There are some steps to negotiate at the Aoyama Villa and guests will be required to remove their shoes.The order of visits may vary. This tour is not recommended for passengers with walking difficulties. Tenguyama Ropeway will not operate on bad weather conditions. Due to congestion, the waiting time for the ropeway may be increased.
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover the local heritage and history of traditional Otaru.Embark on a journey of cultural heritage as you savour the premier sights of Otaru, from a comfortable coach. On the outskirts of Otaru you'll visit Shin-Nantaru market, better known locally as 'Otaru's kitchen'. Rub elbows with the locals before heading to Sumiyoshi Shrine, the main Shinto shrine of Otaru, founded in 1868. Continue to the former Aoyama Villa, one of the finest Herring Mansions created by wealthy fishermen in the 1920s. Here you can wander the lacquered floors and corridors of zelkova wood in this two-story mansion that resembles a miniature Japanese castle. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway. A 30-person gondola carries visitors between the mountaintop station and the mountain foot station in just four minutes. See the city laid out in miniature. Enjoy the panoramic view of Otaru Port and Ishikari Bay. On a clear day you can see as far as Mt.Shokanbetsu and the Shakotan Peninsula. The glittering night view is one of the top three in Hokkaido.Then at the historic Canal District, you'll have around 1 hour of free time to browse the fancy boutiques and fine restaurants and stroll along the restored gaslight-lined promenade.
Points of interest
Former Aoyama Villa
Otaru Canal
Schedule
Special Notes
Comfortable, flat walking shoes are recommended. Japanese Yen is required for additional purchases. There is a walk of approximately 10 minutes to the parking area from Otaru Canal and a further 10 minutes to the Sumiyoshi Shrine, as well as approx. 100 steps to negotiate. There are some steps to negotiate at the Aoyama Villa and guests will be required to remove their shoes.The order of visits may vary. This tour is not recommended for passengers with walking difficulties. Tenguyama Ropeway will not operate on bad weather conditions. Due to congestion, the waiting time for the ropeway may be increased.