Otaru Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Kate
October, 2024
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
- 1. 11:30 – Meet the guests at the Otaru Canal Asakusa Bridge Tourist Information Center
- 2. 11:35 – Stroll along the canal (Asakusa Bridge to Chuo Bridge)
- 3. 11:50 – Enter Canal Plaza (shopping)
- 4. 12:30 – Partial stroll and photo stop at Nichigin Street (Wall Street of the North)
- 5. 12: 40 – Lunch at Chinese restaurant "Hao"
- 6. 14:00 – Stroll along Sakaimachi Street (shopping and photo stop)
- 7. 14:20 – Board taxi, enter Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura (tour of production line, shopping)
- 8. 15: 00 The guests head to Sapporo in a chartered private car. The guide sees the guests off.
Otaru Private Tour Report: A Licensed Guide's Day Exploring the Canal Area
The meeting point with the guests was initially set at a facility that consists of four separate buildings, so I was concerned about whether we would be able to meet without any issues. I sent an email to the guests regarding the meeting point, but had not received a reply by the time I left on the day of the tour. I emailed the office about this matter, and they kindly changed the meeting point to the tourist information center at the canal, so I was able to meet the guests without any trouble. When I met the guests, I was informed that walking for long periods would be difficult. I guided them to the sightseeing spots mentioned above while taking care to keep the burden as light as possible. When we parted, I received very kind and appreciative words from them.
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Hello! Welcome to Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. My name is Katsuko Kemanai, a female guide. I would be happy to serve you as a local tourist guide.
I live in Sapporo, Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. I know you are a guest of a luxurious ocean liner. You will visit Otaru on April 21. Otaru is a port city, known for its tasty seafood. The city was once an economic hub of Hokkaido. You will see the former canal, Sakaimachi Street, where a lot of sushi bars, glass-blowing studios, museums, and gift shops. While in the suburbs, Mt. Tengu or Shukutsu Peninsular, where you will have a panoramic view including an ocean view. Please entertain yourself on the luxurious passenger boat. These spots will certainly entertain you. I look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely yours,
Guide Katsuko Kemanai
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Katsuko-san is patient, knowledgeable, polite and extremely helpful. Well-versed in English,
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