1-Day Otaru Canal Cruise, Yoichi Whisky Distillery and Ninja
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Experience nostalgia on Otaru's Sakaimachi Street, with its stone buildings, and enjoy a 40-minute evening cruise on Otaru Canal. Visit Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, learn its romantic history, and appreciate Yoichi's climate and Japanese whisky, even if you're not a whisky enthusiast. In Yoichi, learn essential survival techniques and ninja arts, such as using a blowgun or ninja sword and making ninja hand signs, from Ranzan, a famed half-ninja/half-farmer who introduces the ninja's daily life.8 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Ninja experience charges (including accident insurance)
Otaru Canal cruise fare
Hired car fare during the tour
Lunch
Nikka Whiskey Yoichi Distillery tasting corner charges
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Go on a ninja training experience presented by famed ninja entertainer Ranzan! After having learned the ninja arts, Ranzan teaches basic ninja moves and conducts training methods with tools used by ninja. Experience using a throwing star, blowgun, and ninja sword, and learn how to make ninja hand signs.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
7-6 Kurokawacho, Yoichi-cho, Japan, 046-0003Known as the father of Japanese whisky, Taketsuru Masataka set on a journey to find the ideal place for making whisky in his own way, and settled in Yoichi in Hokkaido. Here at the birthplace of Nikka Whisky, there are various exhibits featuring the stories behind the brands as well as shops selling exclusive items. There is also a tasting corner where customers can try sampling some drinks exclusive to the distillery. Enjoy it as you like, whether straight, on the rocks, watered down, or mixed with soda. *Charges apply at the tasting corner.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationThere are many strange yet beautiful rock formations along the section from Yoichi to Otaru. On clear days, behold the beautiful "cobalt blue" sea which has hardly any green hues. In the Ainu language, "moire" means slow, unhurried. This area has plenty of herring, and visitors can see what the fishing grounds are like on the day.View Location
Candle Rock(Pass By)
Shiomicho, Yoichi-cho, Japan, 046-0033This distinctive rock is shaped like a candle. There are also many legends that still remain.View Location3
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Sakaimachi, Otaru, Japan, 047-0027Customers are free to have their own lunch in Otaru's Sakaimachi-dori, a street lined with stone buildings evoking a retro atmosphere.1 hour 35 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Otaru Canal
Minatomachi, , Otaru, Japan, 047-0007Enjoy a cruise (approx. 40 min). *The tour may be guided to an alternative destination if the Otaru Canal cruise operation is suspended, or depending on road conditions, congestion, etc. 40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet at Otaru Station Tourist Information Center located near the waiting room inside the station building by 9:00am.
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End point
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Tour ends at Otaru Station around 5:00pm.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Participants are free to have their own lunch [lunch not included in the tour]. At the Otaru Sakaimachi Street, please purchase your own meal. There are many ramen and sushi restaurants, and the main store of LeTAO, famous for cheesecake, is here as well.
- As the ninja clothing is worn over customers' normal clothing, please wear clothes that are easy to move in. [Adult Customers: One size fits all; Child Customers: Small and medium sizes available]
- As sharp objects such as throwing stars and replica swords will be used, please cooperate by making sure to follow the instructor's directions during the experience.
- If the Otaru Canal cruise cannot be boarded due to suspension of operation, road congestion, or conditions at other sightseeing areas, the tour will be guided to one of the following alternative destinations. Music Box Making Experience: Orgel Doh Yukobo; Orgeldoh® Kaimeiro. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason.
- Cancellation may occur due to traffic obstruction caused by heavy snowfall in Sapporo City and Otaru City. For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
- Children from 6 years old may participate, but please take great care as sharp objects such as throwing stars and replica swords will be used. Young children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but hired car seats will not be provided.
- If making plans for before or after the tour on the same day, and for those joining from outside Hokkaido, please leave enough time in your schedule.
- Children requiring seats must be booked under the child rate. If there are more than 2 young children not booked under the child rate for each adult or child customer, hired car seats are required for the 3rd child onward. Please book them under the child rate.
- The times noted in the itinerary are estimates only, and may vary depending on circumstances.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketIf you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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