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1-Day Otaru Canal Cruise, Yoichi Whisky Distillery and Ninja
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8 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 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
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- No Free Wi-Fi access
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
09:00 AM
What To Expect
Yoichi-cho
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 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
Known 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.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
There 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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Candle Rock
This distinctive rock is shaped like a candle. There are also many legends that still remain.
• Admission Ticket Free
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Customers are free to have their own lunch in Otaru's Sakaimachi-dori, a street lined with stone buildings evoking a retro atmosphere. Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] for details.
1 Hours 35 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Otaru Canal
Enjoy 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 Included
Additional Info
- 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 beautiful scenery in Hokkaido can be seen during the transfer about 4 hours.
- 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. (The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason.) Music Box Making Experience: Orgel Doh Yukobo; Orgeldoh® Kaimeiro
- Cancellation may occur due to traffic obstruction caused by heavy snowfall in Sapporo City and Otaru City.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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