For Non-Japanese
Special Japanese Cultural Experiences

Otaru Ushio festival experience tour

You can enjoy Otaru's unique atmosphere such as "music box making" and "seafood" and be a part of Otaru's festival,
You can enjoy Otaru's festivals such as "music box making" and "seafood" and participate as a member of Otaru's festivals.
You can participate in this tour even if you are alone!

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News

  • Applications for the tour are now open.

    Tour application site is now open.
    ▼Please click here to apply▼
    https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/otaru_ushiomatsuri2024/
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Concept

The "Otaru Ushio Festival Experience Tour" is a one-day tour for foreign visitors to fully enjoy Otaru with all their senses through the festival.
We will participate in the Festival, interact with local people, and show you the "Real" Otaru.

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Making a music box

You can make an original music box that fits the retro atmosphere of Otaru.

Dressing in a yukata

Even if you are a first-time kimono wearer, you can enjoy the festival with a professional dresser!

Meal

You can enjoy seafood, which is representative of Otaru.
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Experience local festival

You can participate in Otaru Ushio Festival, one of the most popular summer festivals in Otaru, with an exclusive quota for the tour.

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Dinner Information

Aotsuka Restaurant

Aotsuka Shokudo Restaurant will be your dinner place which is a fisherman's restaurant that opened in 1958, and features a menu using freshly caught, local seafood. Please enjoy delicious grilled seafood and other dishes on the day of the tour.
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Tour reservation

Please follow the steps below to apply from the application page.
*New registration is required to apply.
Application period
April 1, 2024 (Mon) 10:00 - June 28, (Fri) 23:59

Application Steps

Step.1
Registration for new user
Please click the link below to go to the application page.
Please register the personal information of the representative (person responsible for the application) in the "New User Registration" section of the application page.
▼Click here for the application page▼
Otaru Ushio Festival Experience Tour Application Page
After registration, a registration completion e-mail will be sent to your registered e-mail address from "otaruushio_2024@nta.co.jp".
*Please note that a confirmation email will be sent upon completion of new registration, but it does not mean that the reservation is completed.
Step.2
Tour reservation
After confirming the reservation details (day trip or overnight stay), please apply from the tour reservation page within the following period.
After the application is completed, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you.
If there are any changes to the tour application details or cancellation policy, please click here.
*Please be sure to read the full text of the tour conditions before applying for the tour.
*If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail, it may be because your registration has not been completely completed or your e-mail address is incorrect.
Application deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024
Step.3
Payment
Please confirm the explanation of the payment method from the payment page of the application site, and pay the trip fee within the following period.
Payment for the trip can be made by "Credit Card Online Payment", "Convenience Store Payment", or "Bank Transfer".
Payment deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024
Step.4
Sending of final information
The "Final Information" regarding this tour will be sent to you by e-mail approximately in early July before your departure.
*Please note that this information will be sent only to the registered representative.
Step.1
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Tour Content Information

Please check here for detailed tour information including itinerary and tour fee.

Tour Details

  • Departure
    JR Otaru station
  • Final Destination
    JR Otaru station
  • Travel Period
    Saturday, July 27 - Sunday, July 28, 2024
    *For day trip plan, Saturday, July 27
  • Tour fee
    10,000 - 38,000 yen (per adult, tax included) *Children are the same price.
  • Accommodations
    Asari Classe Hotel
  • Meals
    1night 2days course Lunch×1、Dinner×1、Breakfast×1
    *Day trip plan,Lunch×1、Dinner×1
  • Tour conductor accompany
  • Transportation By bus, on foot
    Bus company : Hokkaido Chuo bus
    Shipping company : Otaru Tourist Promotion Public Corporation
  • Number of recruits
    40people
    *Travel reservations will be closed when capacity is reached.

  • Minimum number of participants
    10people
  • Meal details
    Lunchi:Sushi
    Dinner:Japanese-style meal(fish meal)
    Breakfast:Buffet
    *Breakfast is only for 1night 2days course
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Tour fee

  • 【Per person, tax included】
  • Day trip plan          10,000yen
  • 1night 2days plan              32,500yen
  • 【Accommodation】

     Otaru Asari Classe Hotel (Western-style room , 2 to 3 persons per room)

    For single occupancy, 5,500 yen will be added.

  • Items included in the tour fee
    Bus fare, experience fees, meals, and consumption tax as specified in the itinerary
  • Items not included in the tour price
    Before and after meeting and expenses of a personal nature
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Accommodation

Asari Classe Hotel
2-676 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido

Itinerary

July 27th
9:30
Meeting
Meet at JR Otaru Station
*Transportation to JR Otaru Station is at your expense.
9:40~10:40
Change into a yukata
10:40~12:00
Making music box
12:20~13:30
Practice dances for "Nerikomi" 
& take a group photo
13:30~14:30
Nihonbashi(Lunch)
14:30~14:40
Heading to the starting point
13:00
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15:00~16:00
Start dancing "Nerikomi" at Otaru Ushio Festival
16:00~16:45
Free time in the main venue
17:00~17:20
Boading on a boat
*Otaru~Shukutsu
17:30~18:30
Aotsuka shokudou(Dinner)
19:00
Change clothes , Return valuables
20:00
Arriving at Otaru station
Those on the overnight plan will be picked up by bus from the hotel after the tour.
*Accommodation: Otaru Asari Classe Hotel
July 28th
10:00
Check-out
After check-out, we will provide the free shuttle bus to JR otaru station.
13:00
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Meeting Locations

Please gather at the meeting place below by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27.

JR Otaru station In front of the ticket gate
Address
〒047-0032
2-22 Inaho,Otaru City, Hokkaido
Access to JR Otaru Station
▼From New Chitose Airport▼
About 75 minutes by JR Rapid Airport
▼From JR Sapporo Station▼
About 33 minutes by JR Rapid Airport
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Information for Applicants/Precautions

Please be sure to read the following before applying.

Information for Applicants

  • Tour fee
    These travel conditions are based on the date April 1st,2024 .
    In addition, the trip price is calculated based on the fares and regulations in effect as of April 1st, 2024.
  • Confirmation, change or cancellation of reservations
    For changes and cancellations up to Friday, June 28, 2024, please visit the "Confirm/Change Reservations" page on the "Reservation Confirmation/Change" page of the application page.
    *Caution
    Please understand that we are not responsible for any problems that may occur as a result of not receiving your e-mail.
  • Cancellation Policy

    If the customer cancels the tour for their own reason after the tour contract has been concluded, the following cancellation fees will apply.

    Day trip plan
    Beforre 11 days prior to departure : free of charge
    8 to 10 days prior to departure: 20% of tour fee
    2 to 7 days prior to departure : 30% of the tour fee
    the day prior to the departure : 40% of tour fee
    on the tour day, before the departure: 50% of tour fee
    after the departure or not showing without any contact: FULL charge of the tour fee

    1night 2days plan
    Before 21 days prior to departure : free of charge
    20 to 9 days prior to departure: 20% of tour fee
    8 to 2 days prior to departure : 30% of the tour fee
    the day prior to the departure : 40% of tour fee
    on the tour day, before the departure: 50% of tour fee
    after the departure or not showing without any contact: FULL charge of the tour fee

    *The date of cancellation will be based on the date when the customer notifies us to cancel during our business days and hours.
    *The cancellation policy above will be applied during business hours , from Monday through Friday , 10:30-16:30 Japan time.
    *Cancellation fee will be charged by our company.
  • Refund Policy
    For cancellations prior to the start of the tour, refunds will be made within 15 days from the day following the date of cancellation.
    For reduction or cancellation after the start of the tour, refunds will be made within 30 days from the day following the end of the tour as stated in the contract document.

    In the case of online credit card payment
    Refunds will be made to the credit card used for payment.
    Please note that the refund date may differ depending on the credit card company.
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Precautions
Please check the following items before applying.

  • The itinerary may be changed in case of inclement weather on the day of the tour.
    Please bring a T-shirt to wear inside your yukata.
  • We may use the photos and videos taken on this tour for publicity purposes on our website
  • Includes content that walks while dancing. Please wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers.
  • This tour is a special program for foreigners. In principle, Japanese nationals are not allowed to participate.
  • A place to change into yukata will be provided.
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Otaru Ushio Festival "Nerikomi" 

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Planning/Operation
Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd.
address; Nihonryoko Sapporo Bldg, 4 Minami 1 Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0061, Japan
Registered travel agency No.1674 approved by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency.
Member of Japan Association of Travel Agents(JATA).
Business trustee (secretariat) 
Nippon Travel Agency Hokkaido Co., Ltd. Otaru Branch
2-22-4 Inaho, Otaru City Taruruishi Building 1F
Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1674

Business entity
Otaru Chamber of Commerced and Industry
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Contact

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