1-Day Yoichi & Otaru Walking Tour

• [Departure] 08:00, meet up at Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center. Meet in front of Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center, JR Sapporo Station West Concourse North Exit. The shutters are closed. Please wait in front of the blue sign.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
• [Transportation] By train
• [Attraction/experience] Yoichi Station, Take a train from Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center to Yoichi Station
• [Transportation] By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 10:10, 50 min(s), Guided tour, Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Visit Nikka Whisky's first distillery, founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru for its Scotland-like climate. Explore exhibits, enjoy tastings (fee applies), and discover exclusive products
• [Transportation] By bus
• [Attraction/experience] 12:15, 35 min(s), Guided tour, Tanaka Shuzo Brewery Kikko Gura, Visit Tanaka Shuzo, a historic sake brewery (est. 1899). Unique for year-round brewing, it offers free tours and tastings of 10 sake/liqueurs, including unpasteurized sake, available all year
• [Transportation] By car
• [Dining] 13:00, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Lunch, Sakaimachi, Enjoy free time for lunch on historic Otaru Sakaimachi Street (approx. 1.2km). Admire retro stone buildings and soak in the nostalgic atmosphere. Savor fresh Hokkaido seafood and local specialties
• [Transportation] By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 15:00, 40 min(s), Guided tour, Otaru Canal Boat LLC, Enjoy an approximately 40-minute Otaru Canal cruise. Note: Cruises may be canceled due to weather or operational conditions. Alternative locations are possible due to road conditions or congestion
• [Transportation] By walking
• [Return] 16:00, at Otaru station, Tour ends after arriving at Otaru Station
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Eligibility

• Customers under 20 years of age are not allowed to drink alcohol, but may participate in the tour
• Free for children aged 0-5

Additional information

• 2 to 8 participants can be accommodated in 1 tour
• 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
• Paid tastings are available at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, while Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura offers complimentary tastings of approximately 10 types of sake and liqueurs
• Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. A taxi may be used for transfer due to timetable revision and operation circumstances
• In the event that the Otaru Canal Cruise cannot be operated (due to inclement weather, traffic congestion, or other circumstances), we will arrange the following alternative experience: Music Box Making Experience: Orgel Doh Yukobo or Orgeldoh® Kaimeiro
• 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
• The Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center, our meeting point, is closed with its shutters down at the time of the meeting as it's before business hours. Please wait in front of the blue sign that says "Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center"
• Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time
• Lunch is not included on the tour (customers are to purchase their own meals). Customers can enjoy their choice of meal at Otaru Sakaimachi Street
• 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

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