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
- 12:30 – Grand Park Otaru pickup
- 12:45 – Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura tour
- 13:45 – Otaru Music Box Museum main store tour
- 14:15 – Free stroll along Sakaimachi Street
- 15:15 – Break at Canal Plaza (LeTAO)
- 15:30 – Otaru Canal stroll
- 16:00 – Disband at Otaru Canal, Asakusa Bridge
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura tour at 12:45, Otaru Music Box Museum main store tour at 13:45, Free stroll along Sakaimachi Street at 14:15, Break at Canal Plaza (LeTAO) at 15:15, Otaru Canal stroll at 15:30 and Disband at Otaru Canal, Asakusa Bridge at 16:00.
What's a Private Otaru Day Tour Like in Hokkaido? A Licensed Guide's Report
Weather: Cloudy. Temperature: 3°C. The guests visited Japan from Oceania. They stopped in Otaru during a break from their ski trip. They seemed captivated by the snowy mountains of Hokkaido, and the guests fully enjoyed the feeling of the snow, even lying down on the piled-up snow. They were also delighted with the food, saying it was very delicious. I recommended that they consider a summer trip to Hokkaido next time. The guiding was originally scheduled until 16:30, but since the guests wished to finish a little early and return to their hotel by taxi, we parted ways at 16:00.
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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
Feb 7, 2025
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Our guide, Kate was very informative and knew the best places to take us as we visited
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We had an experienced tour guide who gave us a good history of sapporo and explained some of the areas we passed by. A great place with a lot of winter magic place.. snow is powdery and illumination is everywhere.. great experience! Thank you mam Kate (Katsuko Kemanai)
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Katsuko-san is patient, knowledgeable, polite and extremely helpful. Well-versed in English,
she is enjoying every moment of her profession to serve with distinction and
professionalism. Thank you, we enjoyed the walking tour👍