Taxi Tour(4+):Ishikari-nabe Origin Restaurant & Otaru Market Tour
Taxi Tour(4+):Ishikari-nabe Origin Restaurant & Otaru Market Tour
Private Taxi Tour
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Enjoy lunch at the birthplace of Ishikari-nabe, a historic restaurant with over 140 years of tradition, followed by a visit to Otaru’s local market—often called the city’s kitchen—and two hours of sightseeing in Otaru.
Before returning, take in the beautiful Otaru Canal at night, illuminated by gas lamps and filled with a romantic atmosphere.
This is a private taxi tour departing from and returning to Sapporo, where you can fully enjoy Hokkaido’s rich seafood and culture.
The tour departs at a relaxed 11:00 AM and returns to your hotel at 6:00 PM, making it a 7-hour plan.
・Operated by a jumbo taxi accommodating up to 8 passengers
・Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in central Sapporo
・Includes cultural experiences unique to Hokkaido, such as Ishikari-nabe and Otaru’s local market
Itinerary
Kindaitei
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIshikari-nabe is one of Hokkaido’s most iconic local dishes. This traditional miso-based hot pot is made with salmon or trout and seasonal vegetables. It is said to have originated at Kindaitē, a long-established Japanese restaurant founded in 1880 in Ishikari City, located next to Sapporo. At this reservation-only restaurant—the birthplace of Ishikari-nabe—you will enjoy a special menu created exclusively for this tour and designed to be easy for international guests to enjoy. In addition to the signature Ishikari-nabe, you can savor six specialty dishes unique to this renowned establishment, all while experiencing 145 years of culinary history. The historic building itself is also well worth a visit.南樽市場専用駐車場
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMinami-Otaru Market is a traditional local market deeply rooted in the daily life of Otaru. Centered around fresh seafood, the market also offers meat, fruits and vegetables, and prepared foods, making it a popular shopping spot not only for visitors but also for local residents. In and around the market, you can casually experience Otaru’s food culture, all within a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere that reflects the city’s everyday charm.Otaru Sakaimachi Street
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOtaru Sakaimachi Shopping Street is the city’s main tourist street, located just a short walk from the Otaru Canal. The street is lined with shops offering Otaru specialties such as glassware, music boxes, sweets, and seafood, and is known for its charming streetscape of historic stone buildings. It is a classic Otaru sightseeing spot where visitors can enjoy shopping and street food while strolling at a relaxed pace.小樽運河
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIlluminated by gas lamps, the Otaru Canal is one of the city’s most iconic sights, enveloped in a magical atmosphere from dusk into the evening. The soft glow of the lamps reflects on the water alongside rows of historic stone warehouses, creating a romantic and tranquil setting for a leisurely stroll. It is a place where you can experience a more mature, elegant side of Otaru—distinctly different from its daytime charm.
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INR 16,117
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