Excursion

1. DOverview

[One-day Trip to the Otaru and Yoichi Areas]
Date:Saturday, May 14, 2022
Itinerary:
Please note that at this time we can only confirm the starting/ending times of the tour. Due to the uncertainty of the availability of tourist attractions following the development of COVID-19 spread, the specific tour contents may change. Please use this schedule for your travel arrangement purpose only. The destinations are subject to change according to the situation at the time but may include Cape Kamui, Otaru Canal tourist district, and NIKKA WHISKEY Yoichi Distillery ^*1). Please also note that this trip is organized in two small groups as a part of the preventative measures against COVID-19, and the schedule will be slightly different for each group.

Note*1) Due to the spread of COVID-19, we have changed the tour contents of NIKKA WHISKY Yoichi Distilly, where we announced in advance to another location.

Cape Kamui
Cape Kamui, stretching dramatically out into the ocean, is reached via a 770-meter promenade called "Charenka's Path." The promenade starts with the "Nyonin-kinsei-no-mon" gate that traditionally kept the cape off limits to women. A 20-minute walk along the trail with magnificent views of the Sea of Japan on both sides will reward you with an astonishing 300-degree sweep of the panoramic horizon.

Lunch (Kaisen-don)
Enjoy a Kaisen-don, a bowl of rice covered with generous amount of local fresh seafood.

Otaru Canal and the Surrounding Tourist District
The Otaru Canal was built in 1923 and features a unique gently curving flow line. The canal was built by filling and reclaiming land offshore, creating a beautiful curve not seen in straight-line canals dug inland. A walking path built by reclaiming part of the canal has many restaurants and cafes in renovated stone warehouses.