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.

Tour Itinerary

  • 1. 13:00 – Meet the guest at Hotel Sosei Sapporo
  • 2. 13:15 – Depart for Otaru by taxi
  • 3. 14:10 – Arrive in Otaru city
  • 4. 14:30 – View the coastal scenery at Otaru Shukutsu Coast
  • 5. 15:20 – Stroll along Otaru Sakaimachi Street
  • 6. 15:40 – Dining at a seafood restaurant on the same street (guest only)
  • 7. 16:40 – After strolling Sakaimachi Street, board the chartered taxi at Marchen Square and head to Sapporo (see-off to the hotel)

What Is a Private Day Trip from Sapporo to Otaru Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The original plan was to guide the guests around Sapporo City, but the day before, the guests mentioned that they had already toured Sapporo City on their own. At the guests' request, we changed the plan to a trip to Otaru instead. For transportation, we chartered a taxi for the round trip (paid by the guests).

Under mild, sunny weather, on the way to Otaru the guests caught sight of the beautiful deep blue of the Sea of Japan on the right side and cheered with delight. When I introduced the fresh seafood of Otaru, the guests said they very much wanted to try it, so I took them to a seafood restaurant. The guests appeared to be very satisfied.

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