Otaru: all 7 tours and excursions for your cruise

Hokkaido, with its extreme temperature differences and low humidity, is one of Japan's leading wine grape producing regions. There has been an increase in the number of wineries producing wine with grapes produced in Hokkaido, and "Hokkaido-produced wine" is starting to draw attention. Discovering the beautiful scenery, the climate and culture of the production area, meeting people involved in wine making, and eating with local agricultural products that match wine are one of the...

Indulge your senses with the splendid shopping, dining, culture, and sites of Sapporo during this self-guided, full-day sightseeing excursion.Otaru, Sapporo, Sapporo TV Tower, Breath-Taking City ViewsDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Sapporo, the prefectural capital of Hokkaido and Japan’s fifth-largest city. Upon arrival, proceed to the Sapporo TV Tower, the drop-off/pick-up point for your tour and an iconic symbol of Sapporo. The height of the tower is approximately...

Old Aoyama VillaA short drive by motor coach takes you to the restaurant, where you to the Old Aoyama Villa which is surrounded by lovely flowers in the garden. This stately villa was built by the Aoyama family that made a fortune on herring fishing. Every possible luxurious material was used to build the house and interior furnishings were equally lavish. The restaurant in the villa serves local herring cuisines. Guests must remove their shoes upon entry at the Old Aoyama Villa.Geisha PerformanceAfter...

Raise a glass to two of the most renowned beermakers in Japan during this fun-filled, full-day sightseeing excursion with lunch. Scenic Drive, Asahi Beer Factory, Beer TastingDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to the Asahi Beer Factory. Heavily influenced by German brewers, Japan's beermaking traditions can be traced back to the late-19th-century. One of those early brewers was Asahi, founded in 1889. During a guided tour of the Asahi Beer Factory, enjoy an opportunity to...

Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Visit and TastingDubbed as the Father of Japanese Whisky, Masataka Taketsuru chose Yoichi to set up his distillery. Built in 1934, the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery boasts of a size that is about three times that of the Tokyo Dome. Today, 26 blocks of storage houses and factories produce whisky daily. Starting with the "Single Cask Yoichi 10 Years" that got the first prize at a whisky competition exhibition "The Best of The Best" in 2001, Japanese...

Historical VillageExplore the history and culture of the island of Hokkaido during a visit to the Historical Village of Hokkaido which is an authentic village recreated with preserved and replicated buildings from Hokkaido's frontier days. Located in Nopporo Forest Park, this outdoor museum was opened to the public in 1983 to show the buildings and the life of Sapporo's early pioneers. Sapporo CityProceed to Sapporo city which is the prefectural capital of Hokkaido. The Sapporo TV Tower serves...

Discover the many highlights of historic Otaru City during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion. Otaru, Sightseeing Drive, Historical LandmarksDepart the pier for a scenic sightseeing drive through Otaru. Once the capital of Hokkaido in Japan's Meiji Period, the sea gateway of Otaru was formerly known as the ‘Sakhalin of Japan’ for its busy maritime trade with Russia and the financial centre of Hokkaido until the early-1900s. Following World War II, the financial centre...