This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 7:45 Meet at JR Sapporo Station
  • 9:00 Yoichi Daikoku Rock and Ebisu Rock
  • 9:30 Yoichi Old Fukuhara Fishery
  • 10:30 Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
  • 12:00 Former Aoyama Villa
  • 13:00 Lunch at Aozuka Diner
  • 14:30 Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura
  • 15:00 Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine
  • 16:00 JR Sapporo Station Dismissal

Tour Itinerary in Detail

From there the group visited Yoichi Daikoku Rock and Ebisu Rock at 9:00, Yoichi Old Fukuhara Fishery at 9:30, Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery at 10:30, Former Aoyama Villa at 12:00, Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura at 14:30, Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine at 15:00 and JR Sapporo Station Dismissal at 16:00.

What Is a Private Day Tour of Otaru and Nikka Whisky Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. Since we had discussed the itinerary many times in advance, it became a private tour well suited to their requests. At the Nikka Whisky distillery, they toured the museum and enjoyed sampling three or four kinds of whisky. As they had requested delicious fresh seafood for lunch, especially sea urchin, I booked a restaurant a little away from the town of Otaru. Even with a reservation at popular restaurants, guests are often kept waiting, but with good timing we were seated right away. They were able to fully enjoy fresh sea urchin, which is in season until the end of August. Since one of the guests enjoys flower arrangement as a hobby, we visited Aoyama Villa, where they enjoyed the garden, and finally I was able to show them the floral water basin at Sumiyoshi Shrine. The day after the tour, they sent me an email saying that they had been very satisfied with the tour.

Hi, my name is Toshie Nagai, please call me Tracy! I have been working as a tour guide for about 10 years in Hokkaido.
I myself love traveling and I have been to many different places both domestic and overseas and made good memories with my family. I would provide you a personalized tour so you will be able to experience various activities and make wonderful memories. Hokkaido has four distinct seasons that you cannot experience in other places in Japan. I assure that you will be able to enjoy natural beauty and delicious food in Hokkaido.

May 16, 2025
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Viator review: Otaru & Yoichi Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Sapporo
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