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Otaru One-Day Private Tour (April – October, Weekdays Only)
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Joined 2025
Enjoy a private day trip to Otaru from Sapporo with hotel pick-up and drop-off. Travel by car and visit Otaru Canal for a short walk and photography. Explore Sakaimachi Street, where you can shop for glassware, sweets, and local crafts. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at a local restaurant and stop by a seafood market to browse local specialties. This hassle-free tour provides a perfect mix of sightseeing, shopping, and dining, making it an ideal way to experience Otaru in one day.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel in central Sapporo
- Pick-up in front of your hotel and depart by private car.
Depart from Sapporo
Travel via expressway to Otaru.
Otaru Canal Walk & Photography
Enjoy a short stroll and take photos.
Lunch at a Local Seafood Restaurant
Enjoy a fresh seafood bowl.
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Free time for shopping and exploring until 2:00 PM.
Depart for Sapporo
Back to Sapporo.
Ending Point
Hotel in central Sapporo
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee (private tour with an experienced local guide)
Private transportation using a Toyota Aqua (compact car, up to 3 guests)
Gasoline fee
Toll fees (expressway fees between Sapporo and Otaru)
Pick-up and drop-off in front of your hotel in central Sapporo
Parking fees (Estimated 500–1,000 JPY, depending on locations)
Lunch costs
Lunch: $10–15 USD per person (including the guide’s meal).
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, snacks)
・ Please bring enough cash for parking fees, as some locations may not accept credit cards.
・ The restaurant for lunch accepts credit cards, but if you choose a ramen shop, please bring cash for payment.
Tour Important Information
This tour uses my compact car, which does not have a child seat for children under 6 years old. If you are traveling with young children, a chartered taxi with a child seat will be required. Guests will need to pay the taxi fare directly to the driver.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible, as my vehicle cannot accommodate wheelchairs.
If your group has four or more people, a chartered taxi will be required. Please inform me in advance.
Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, as some locations involve walking.
Lunch costs are not included, and guests are responsible for the guide’s meal during lunch.
If you have dietary restrictions (e.g., Halal, vegetarian), please let me know in advance so I can suggest suitable lunch options.
Parking fees are not included and must be paid in cash on-site.
The restaurant for lunch accepts credit cards, but if you choose a ramen shop, please bring cash for payment.
This tour is available from April to October and is limited to weekdays only.
Advance booking is recommended to secure availability.
Tour start time is flexible upon request, but the standard meeting time is 9:00 AM.
This tour is available on weekdays only.
Weekend tours are possible upon request, but due to heavy traffic on the expressway and in Otaru, weekdays are highly recommended for a smoother experience.
Important message from the supplier
I am available for tours based on assignments.
I can work flexibly, including weekends and holidays, depending on the tour requests. If a booking is confirmed, I will adjust my schedule accordingly. For better availability, I recommend booking in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Yumi S.
I am an experienced freelance tour guide based in Sapporo, Hokkaido. I have been guiding both private and group tours for many years, creating customized travel experiences that match each visitor’s interests.
My tours cover a wide range of destinations, including Sapporo, Otaru, Niseko, Furano, and beyond. Whether you are interested in sightseeing, local food, nature, or cultural experiences, I can help design the perfect itinerary for you.
My services include:
Flexible Custom Tours: Personalized plans tailored to your preferences and schedule.
Food & Gourmet Recommendations: I find the best, most affordable places for delicious local meals.
Anime & Pop Culture Tours: Fun experiences for anime, game, and pop culture fans.
Group Travel Support: Bus arrangements available through a trusted operation company.
Religious-Friendly Assistance: I can help find Halal, Hindu-friendly restaurants, and prayer facilities.
I always aim to provide a friendly, easygoing, and informative experience, making sure every traveler can enjoy Hokkaido without stress. If you are looking for a local guide who can adapt to your needs and help you discover hidden gems, feel free to reach out.
Reviews
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Leonardo C.
“Profesional and corteous”
Clearly on time, picked us up as schedulled in the lobby, drove us to all locations. From the historical village, to the museum, to the Sapporo brewery as well to the Winter olympic facilities. She was able to obviate mishaps and compensate with agility a lunch place that was with a long waiting list and took us to an alternative that may have been more suitable for us as was a completely unexpected place and with excellent food. She provide information without overwelming us with data. She deserves our wholeheartedly recomendation. 3 travelers from Dayton, Ohio
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Yumi S.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I really enjoyed spending the day with you & your family. Our conversations were so much fun, and I learned a lot about life in the U.S. and cultural differences. It was truly a wonderful driving day for me too. Please come visit Hokkaido again someday!........Yumi
Shirley F.
“A Spiritual visit in Sapporo ”
Our time with Yumi was very educational. Yumi met us in a very modern comfortable car. We visited the Butsugamji Temple with a sleeping gold Buddha set in a beautiful japanese garden setting. The Hill of the Buddha. Stonehenge and the Easter island Statues. A quiet serene place. Next was a visit to the Hitsujigaoka observatory where we saw sheep, the only ones on our 4 week trip. Lunch was at a delicious restaurant. Yumi spoke very good English for us and it shows she loves guiding tourists and is also a very good photographer. Thank you Yumi for a lovely day.
Yumi S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I truly enjoyed guiding you and your husband — you are such a lovely and kind couple. I’m also grateful for the thoughtful gifts, especially the honey hand cream! Please come and visit Hokkaido again — it would be my pleasure to guide you once more. Thank you, Yumi
$334/ per group
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