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A rickshaw ride of 30 minutes to two hours along the canal, the north canal, the old NYK shipping office and the marina, with the runner narrating.
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Passengers who want the canal district without the walking, or a short call with something booked.
The record lists Japanese as the only language, so confirm English narration before you book. There is no meeting point in the record, gratuities are extra, and the canal itself is free to walk.
Guide languages: Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Ebisuya.
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A rickshaw ride of 30 minutes to two hours along the canal, the north canal, the old NYK shipping office and the marina, with the runner narrating. Best for: Passengers who want the canal district without the walking, or a short call with something booked.
About 4 hours. The tour runs 30 min – 2 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. The canal is about 8 minutes on foot from Wharf No.3.
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The record lists Japanese as the only language, so confirm English narration before you book. There is no meeting point in the record, gratuities are extra, and the canal itself is free to walk.
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