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30-Minute Private Rickshaw Ride: A Romantic Journey Through Otaru's Retro Street

Highlights

Explore the retro town of Otaru on a nostalgic 30-minute rickshaw ride
Take a leisurely rickshaw ride and enjoy the charming streets of Otaru
The rickshaw pullers are incredibly cool and charming

What to expect

Otaru Canal showcases the distinct beauty of all four seasons. A popular course takes you through the nostalgic streets of the North Canal area, untouched by heavy tourism, with remnants of the Meiji and Taisho eras.

What's included

Charter fee

Packages (4)

1 Person / 1 Rickshaw (30 minutes)Dailyfrom USD 56.75

2 People / 1 Rickshaw (30 minutes)Dailyfrom USD 63.05

3 People / 2 Rickshaws (30 minutes)Dailyfrom USD 119.80

Family Special Plan: 1 Adult + 2 Children (30 minutes)Dailyfrom USD 63.05

Schedule

Meet at Asakusa Bridge, Otaru Canal
30-Minute Private Course Start
A popular course that takes you through the nostalgic streets of the North Canal area, untouched by heavy tourism, showcasing remnants of the Meiji and Taisho eras.

Example Route: Asakusa Bridge → Tsukimi Bridge → Kitahama Bridge → Former Otaru Warehouse → Northern Wall Street → Asakusa Bridge
End at Asakusa Bridge, Otaru Canal

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Asakusabashi Bridge (on Otaru Canal)
1, Ironai, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido

Restrictions

The rickshaw accommodates up to 2 adults (including children of elementary school age or older). For children below elementary school age, they may sit on an adult's lap, allowing the group to ride together in one rickshaw, provided it is deemed safe.
There is no specific child fare, and fees are not charged for infants. The classifications are as follows:
- Adult: Guests of elementary school age or older
- Infant: Children below elementary school age
*An exception applies when 3 passengers (1 adult and 2 infants) share one rickshaw. In this case, a fare for 2 passengers will be charged.
For safety reasons, pregnant guests under 16 weeks are not permitted to ride.
The rickshaw is designed for 2 passengers, but depending on body size or weight, separate rides may be required.
*In such cases, an additional single-passenger fare will be charged for the extra rickshaw.

Additional notes

Open year-round. However, operations may be suspended or hours shortened during typhoons, heavy storms, or other hazardous conditions. Thank you for your understanding.