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[4km] 1-Day Yoichi & Otaru Walking Tour: Nikka Whisky, Japanese Sake & Otaru Canal (From Sapporo to Otaru)

  • Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

  • Nikka Whisky

  • Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura

  • Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura

  • Otaru Canal Cruise

  • Tour Details
1. Accompanied by an English-speaking staff member, this walking tour of Yoichi and Otaru is conducted in a small group using local trains and route buses for transport. Embark on a special tour that allows customers to experience the local culture and daily life on a deeper level.

2. Experience the world of authentic whisky at the Nikka Whisky Yoichi distillery! On site are 4 exhibits introducing whisky making and the life of founder Masataka Taketsuru. Enjoy various Nikka whiskies including products exclusive to the distillery at the tasting bar (charges apply).

3. At the Tanaka Sake Brewery established in 1899, visitors can see the manufacturing site and enjoy free tasting of about 10 kinds of Japanese sake and liqueur inside Kikkogura, which has been designated as a historic building of the city. Enjoy unpasteurized sake which can be freshly made all year round due to Hokkaido's climate.

4. The Otaru Sakaimachi Street is lined with stone buildings that vividly retain an atmosphere reminiscent of 1868 to 1926, truly resembling a "living museum." Walking through the retro streetscapes evokes a nostalgic feeling, as if having traveled back in time.

5. On the 40-minute canal cruise departing in the evening, discover the special charm of Otaru that can't be experienced from land. The historical buildings along the canal seen from the boat are even more beautiful when illuminated by the sunset glow, creating a romantic atmosphere.


About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Sapporo
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
In front of Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center, JR Sapporo Station West Concourse North Exit /8:00
Included
Hired car fare during the tour; Accompanying English-speaking assistant fee; Tanaka Sake Brewery tasting; Otaru Canal cruise fare
Not Included
Lunch charges; Nikka Whiskey Yoichi Distillery tasting corner charges
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]
At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 30 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- 2 to 8 participants can be accommodated in 1 tour.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 30 days prior to the tour.

- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary. A separate copy of the final itinerary will not be sent to participants.

- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour.

- The tour may be canceled or the course altered in case operation is suspended or inclement weather (poor visibility due to strong winds, snowstorms, etc.) is in the forecast.

- Cancellation may occur due to traffic obstruction caused by heavy snowfall in Sapporo City, Otaru City and、Yoichi District.

- Try tasting some whisky at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery for a fee, and about 10 kinds of Japanese sake and liqueur at Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura for free.

- Customers under 20 years of age are not allowed to drink alcohol, but may participate in the tour.

- For any advance requests regarding the tour, please input them in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator directly.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. In addition, please note that a taxi may be used for transfer due to timetable revision and operation circumstances. cannot proceed (due to inclement weather, traffic congestion, or other circumstances), the tour will be guided to an experience at an alternative location below.

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*There will be no tour cancellations or refunds as a result of this change.

- The times noted in the itinerary are estimates only, and may vary depending on circumstances.

- If making plans for before or after the tour on the same day, and for those joining from outside Hokkaido, planning your schedule to have enough time is recommended.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meet-up]

Meeting Location: In front of Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center, JR Sapporo Station West Concourse North 　　　　　　　　　　Exit

https://www.sapporo.travel/en/info/about/tourist-information-center/

*The shutters are closed as it is before business hours. Please wait in front of the blue sign that reads "Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center.


Meeting Time: 08:00

Departure Time: 08:10

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Lunch charges are not included on the tour (customers are to purchase their own meals). Customers can enjoy their choice of meal at Otaru Sakaimachi Street.


Meal Examples:

Ramen:

   - Shio ramen (salt) and miso ramen, specialties of Otaru

   - Seafood ramen made with fresh local seafood


Sushi:

   - Hand-pressed sushi and raw seafood rice bowl made with fresh seafood

   - From local renowned restaurants to conveyor belt sushi restaurants geared for visitors


Sweets:

   - LeTAO main store, famous for cheesecake


Other Options:

   - Beer restaurant serving Otaru beer and cuisine using local ingredients

   - Seafood restaurant using fresh seafood from Hokkaido


*Opening hours and crowded conditions of each restaurant may change daily. Customers are recommended to check the specific store information themselves in advance.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- Please wear shoes and clothing which are easy to walk in.(A distance of about 4 km will be covered on this tour.)

- This tour involves walking outdoors. Please take measures against heat or cold depending on the season.

Summer: Temperatures can reach up to 35°C. Please bring items that protect from the heat such as sunglasses, hat, parasol, neck cooler, etc.

Winter: The tour may proceed in snowy conditions. Please be sure to dress warmly and wear non-slip footwear such as shoes with slip-resistant soles or rubber boots.

- Large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour. Please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

Infants 0-5 years old are free of charge.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Assistant Language Support: English - An exclusive English-speaking assistant accompanies the tour.

*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

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  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:008:1010Meet in front of Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center, JR Sapporo Station West Concourse North ExitMeet under the Sapporo TV Tower in front of the 1F elevator/artwork object showing the date.
Meet at 08:00, Dep. at 08:10

Address: 1 Odorinishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access: immediately accessible from Exit 27 of Odori Station (Sapporo Municipal Subway)/ 15 min on foot from JR Sapporo Station		  
1   TransferFrom Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center to Yoichi Distillery

Train from Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center to Yoichi Station
Walk from Yoichi Station to Yoichi Distillery (approx. 0.2 km)		Train/
On Foot		 
110:1011:0050Nikka Whisky Yoichi DistilleryYoichi Distillery was the first Nikka Whisky distillery established by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934, and was built in Yoichi, Hokkaido in pursuit of an environment similar to Scotland. There are 4 exhibits showing whisky making and the life of Masataka Taketsuru, a tasting bar (charges apply), as well as products exclusive to the distillery on sale.
*Charges apply at the tasting corner.		On Foot 
1   TransferFrom Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery to Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura
Walk from bus stop to Tanaka Sake Brewery (approx. 0.7 km, 10 min)		Local bus 
112:1512:5035Tanaka Sake Brewery KikkoguraTanaka Shuzo is a sake brewery in Otaru City founded in 1899, and Kikkogura, the stone warehouse built around 1905, has been designated as a historic building of the city. Taking advantage of Hokkaido's cool climate, the brewery is able to brew all year round, which is rare in Japan. Visitors can see the manufacturing site and sample about 10 kinds of sake and liqueur for free throughout the year. Enjoy a taste of freshly made unpasteurized sake available all year round.On Foot 
1   TransferFrom Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura to Otaru Sakaimachi StreetHired car 
113:0014:40100Stroll around Sakaimachi Street in Otaru
Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)		Enjoy free time for lunch while admiring the view of retro stone buildings lined up along the historic Otaru Sakaimachi Street. Spend luxurious moments soaking up the nostalgic atmosphere while relishing fresh seafood from Hokkaido and local specialties.
(approx. 1.2 km)
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] for details.		On Foot 
1   TransferFrom Otaru Sakaimachi Street to Otaru Canal Cruise
(approx. 0.7 km)		On Foot 
115:0015:4040Otaru Canal CruiseEnjoy an approximately 40-minute cruise.
*The Otaru Canal cruise may be canceled due to weather or operational conditions In addition, depending on road conditions and congestion, customers may be guided to an alternative location.
*Please refer to the [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] for details.		Boat 
1   TransferFrom Otaru Canal Cruise to Otaru Station
(approx. 0.8 km)		On Foot 
1 16:00 Arrive at Otaru Station, Tour EndsTour ends after arriving at Otaru Station.  
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:008:1010Meet in front of Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center, JR Sapporo Station West Concourse North ExitMeet under the Sapporo TV Tower in front of the 1F elevator/artwork object showing the date.
Meet at 08:00, Dep. at 08:10

Address: 1 Odorinishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access: immediately accessible from Exit 27 of Odori Station (Sapporo Municipal Subway)/ 15 min on foot from JR Sapporo Station		  
1   TransferFrom Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center to Yoichi Distillery

Train from Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center to Yoichi Station
Walk from Yoichi Station to Yoichi Distillery (approx. 0.2 km)		Train/
On Foot		 
110:1011:0050Nikka Whisky Yoichi DistilleryYoichi Distillery was the first Nikka Whisky distillery established by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934, and was built in Yoichi, Hokkaido in pursuit of an environment similar to Scotland. There are 4 exhibits showing whisky making and the life of Masataka Taketsuru, a tasting bar (charges apply), as well as products exclusive to the distillery on sale.
*Charges apply at the tasting corner.		On Foot 
1   TransferFrom Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery to Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura
Walk from bus stop to Tanaka Sake Brewery (approx. 0.7 km, 10 min)		Local bus 
112:1512:5035Tanaka Sake Brewery KikkoguraTanaka Shuzo is a sake brewery in Otaru City founded in 1899, and Kikkogura, the stone warehouse built around 1905, has been designated as a historic building of the city. Taking advantage of Hokkaido's cool climate, the brewery is able to brew all year round, which is rare in Japan. Visitors can see the manufacturing site and sample about 10 kinds of sake and liqueur for free throughout the year. Enjoy a taste of freshly made unpasteurized sake available all year round.On Foot 
1   TransferFrom Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura to Otaru Sakaimachi StreetHired car 
113:0014:40100Stroll around Sakaimachi Street in Otaru
Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)		Enjoy free time for lunch while admiring the view of retro stone buildings lined up along the historic Otaru Sakaimachi Street. Spend luxurious moments soaking up the nostalgic atmosphere while relishing fresh seafood from Hokkaido and local specialties.
(approx. 1.2 km)
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] for details.		On Foot 
1   TransferFrom Otaru Sakaimachi Street to Otaru Canal Cruise
(approx. 0.7 km)		On Foot 
115:0015:4040Otaru Canal CruiseEnjoy an approximately 40-minute cruise.
*The Otaru Canal cruise may be canceled due to weather or operational conditions In addition, depending on road conditions and congestion, customers may be guided to an alternative location.
*Please refer to the [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] for details.		Boat 
1   TransferFrom Otaru Canal Cruise to Otaru Station
(approx. 0.8 km)		On Foot 
1 16:00 Arrive at Otaru Station, Tour EndsTour ends after arriving at Otaru Station.  

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