Otaru & Yoichi from Sapporo by Car — Guide Kate

December, 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. 9:00 – Hotel Forza Sapporo Meeting the customers　
  • 2. 10:00~10:30 – Yoichi Liqueur Factory　
  • 3. 11:00~11:30 – Occi-Gabi (Ochigabi Winery)
  • 4. 11:40~11:55 – In front of the main gate of the Nikka Whisky Distillery　
  • 　Entering the city of Otaru, we showed from the car window the canal, the old bank street (Wall Street of the North), and Sakaimachi Street.
  • 5. 13:00~14:00 – Lunch (at Otaru Waraku)
  • 6. 14:20~14:50 – LeTAO Confectionery Shop
  • 7. 15:00～15:40 – Financial Museum (former Bank of Japan Otaru Branch)
  • 8. 15:50～16:15 – Kitaichi Glass Building No. 3　
  • 9. 16:20～16:30 – Music Box Hall Main Store　
  • 10. 17:10 – Hotel Forza Sapporo Seeing off the customers

Title: What Is a Private Winter Day Tour of Otaru and Yoichi in Hokkaido Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

On the day of the tour, the Yoichi and Otaru area (as well as Sapporo) was covered by a cold wave, and snow continued to fall. Fortunately, there were occasional breaks of clear skies, so the guests were able to enjoy playing in the snow. Initially, I had considered visiting the Nikka Whisky Distillery in Yoichi, but I had learned in advance that it was closed for the New Year holidays (December 23 to January 6). As an alternative, I guided the guests to a liqueur shop and the OcciGabi Winery. Along the way, I took the guests to the front gate of the Nikka Whisky Distillery, where they enjoyed taking photographs.

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Tour Report by Kate

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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