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Otaru Rickshaw Tour | 30 minutes to 2 hours

73 Reviews | Otaru
From $41.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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OTARU 45min
2 Adults x $99.31
$198.62
Approx Total
$198.62
Duration: 45 minutes
OTARU 30min
2 Adults x $71.40
$142.80
Approx Total
$142.80
Duration: 30 minutes
OTARU 90min
2 Adults x $173.31
$346.62
Approx Total
$346.62
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
OTARU 60min
2 Adults x $120.73
$241.46
Approx Total
$241.46
Duration: 1 hour
OTARU 120min
2 Adults x $227.18
$454.36
Approx Total
$454.36
Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese
  • Rickshaw ride
  • Local driver/guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

This port city of the north has four distinct seasons, the nice sea breeze in summer, to the snow covered winter views that will give you the chills. Piers, canals and stockyards will remind everyone of the bustling old days, and you will feel the dashing spirit of Otaru.

Meeting points

Japan, Hokkaido, Otaru, 中央橋

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At the corner of the bridge, where the traffic light is

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Otaru Canal (Pass By)

    iconic scenery of Otaru

  • Kitaunga (Pass By)

    north part of Otaru canal

  • Former Nippon Yusen Kaisha Otaru Branch

    visit inside the old post office

    15 minutes

  • Former Japanese National Railways, Temiya line (Pass By)

    old rail tracks

  • Otaru Denuki Koji (Pass By)

    small alley

  • Asakusa Bridge (Pass By)

    The most popular bridge in Otaru! From here you have a fantastic view on the Otaru canal lined with the old warehouses.

  • Otaru Port Marina (Pass By)

    A quick stroll through the Otaru Marina, a vital part of the fishing town Otaru.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Expecting mothers in their first 16 weeks of pregnancy are not permitted to ride a rickshaw
  • Adult pricing applies to age 6 and over
  • Child rate (age 5 years or under) applies only when children sit on an adult’s lap without occupying a seat
  • A maximum of 2 adults per rickshaw. Up to 2 children (age 5 years or under) can ride with 2 adults (children have to ride on an adult's lap)
  • While rickshaws are able to fit two adults, each rickshaw is 29.1 inches (74 centimeters) wide, and it is sometimes more comfortable to book individual rickshaws for each passenger. For passengers of size, we recommend booking a rickshaw for each participant to ensure a comfortable ride. Passengers who do not both fit in one rickshaw but wish to participate in a tour at the same time will be required to purchase an additional rickshaw, which may not be available on the date of the tour with an English-speaking guide if not booked in advance. Those customers who do not purchase an additional rickshaw at the time of booking cannot be guaranteed availability.
  • Wheelchair and stroller friendly
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual driver, subject to availability; please ask for a driver who speaks your language at Departure Point
  • Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.

Free Cancellation

December 31100% refund
January 01No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

73 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    71
  • 4 stars
    1
  • 3 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 71 reviews with 5 stars

A great tour

Published on May, 2025

A very interesting hour spent with a knowledgeable and friendly guide who showed us the the sites of Otaru in an unusual way

An excellent way to see Otaru

Published on Apr, 2025

We took the 90 minute rickshaw ride with Koto as our driver. Koto was a lovely and polite young man with excellent (self-taught) English. He gave us a very informative ride around Otaru, which gave us a great feel for the city for when we walked around later. It was pretty cold, but the seat warmers and blankets kept us warm. We'd recommend this tour for anyone coming to Otaru who fancies going something different.

Just a quaint place

Published on Jan, 2024

We went a few years ago in summer, while staying in Sapporo. We are now planning to go in winter. Otaru is an ideal distance for a day trip from Sapporo. Alternatively you can use Otaru as a home base and do day trips out from there. It is so pretty just strolling the streets any time of the day, sunrise, sunset, twilight. We found as you got further north less tourist. If you are planning a holiday and don’t want the queues Otaru is ideal. We are looking forward to going in winter.

Just a quaint place

Published on Jan, 2024

We went a few years ago in summer, while staying in Sapporo. We are now planning to go in winter. Otaru is an ideal distance for a day trip from Sapporo. Alternatively you can use Otaru as a home base and do day trips out from there. It is so pretty just strolling the streets any time of the day, sunrise, sunset, twilight. We found as you got further north less tourist. If you are planning a holiday and don’t want the queues Otaru is ideal. We are looking forward to going in winter.

Highlight of day trip to Otaru

Published on Aug, 2023

I was so happy that I booked this wonderful experience. Our guide Kuma was very professional and knew so much info about Otaru. We learned so much. His English was also excellent and is self taught. I believe he also knows a bit of Korean and Chinese.

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