Japan · Art & Craft

8-Hour Otaru Canal Tour from Sapporo with Glass Craft and Beer Tasting

8 Hours Round trip from Otaru Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk along the iconic Otaru Canal and admire preserved stone warehouses and vintage gas lamps
  • 02 Explore the lively Sakaimachi Street filled with artisan shops, glassware boutiques, and local snacks
  • 03 Visit the historic Kitaichi Glass Factory and watch skilled artisans craft delicate glass items
  • 04 Discover enchanting melodies at the Music Box Museum and view the famous steam clock outside
  • 05 Step into a traditional candle making shop and browse handcrafted candle designs

Discover the timeless charm of Otaru on this immersive full-day guided tour from Sapporo. Stroll along the historic Otaru Canal lined with stone warehouses and gas lamps, explore the vibrant artisan shops of Sakaimachi Street, and visit cultural landmarks such as the Kitaichi Glass Factory and the Music Box Museum. End your experience with a relaxing craft beer tasting at the Bavarian-style Otaru Beer Factory, sampling both German and local brews in a nostalgic waterfront setting.

Stroll along the historic Otaru Canal lined with stone warehouses and gas lamps, explore the vibrant artisan shops of Sakaimachi Street, and visit cultural landmarks such as the Kitaichi Glass Factory and the Music Box Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Sapporo, Otaru
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Otaru Canal, Crafts and Beer Tasting Tour

  • Travel from Sapporo to the historic port city of Otaru.
  • Walk along the Otaru Canal and admire its stone warehouses and gas lamps.

  • Learn about the canal's role in transporting goods during the 1920s.

  • Stroll through Sakaimachi Street and explore its artisan shops and local boutiques.

  • Visit the Kitaichi Glass Factory and watch glass artisans at work.

  • Browse a wide selection of handmade glassware and traditional ornaments.

  • Enter the Music Box Museum and listen to handcrafted music boxes.

  • View the famous steam clock located just outside the museum.

  • Explore a candle making crafts shop and discover local candle designs.

  • Taste craft beers at the Otaru Bavarian Beer Factory beside the canal.

  • Sample both German-style and locally brewed Otaru beers.

  • Return to Sapporo with lasting impressions of Otaru's nostalgic beauty.

Otaru Canal lined with stone warehouses, Sakaimachi Street artisan shops, Kitaichi Glass Factory workshops

Where this trip takes you

Otaru Canal lined with stone warehouses, Sakaimachi Street artisan shops, Kitaichi Glass Factory workshops

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Otaru 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Only the cost of the tour guide for guiding and translating services.
  • JR train transportation (round trip) from Sapporo Station to Otaru Station and back.

What's Not Included

  • Lunch or dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Any snacks or drinks
  • Any admission fees or applicable costs at specific sights.

What to bring

  • Wear clothes appropriate to the season for outdoor walking.
  • Bring a windbreaker or light jacket, as Otaru tends to be windy throughout the year.
  • In winter, wear very warm clothing, including thermal layers, gloves, and a hat.

Know before you go

  • Dress warmly, as it will be cold in Otaru.
  • Please arrive at the meeting location on time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
The Sapporo South Exit Doors (at the White Circular Stone Structure).
Tour start
Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Otaru.

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