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Otaru Area
Features
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Otaru Canal
Otaru Gourmet: Sea urchin
Music box building
Otaru Canal
Otaru night view
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- 1. A cityscape interwoven with retro and the sea
- Otaru, Hokkaido, has a history of flourishing as a port city from the Meiji to Taisho periods, and still maintains a nostalgic atmosphere. For example, the representative Otaru Canal was completed in 1922 and is a curved waterway created by reclaiming the coast, with a group of stone warehouses and a walking path lit by gas lamps creating a beautiful landscape. In addition, the topography that extends from the mountain side to the sea side, including slopes, cobblestones, and stairs, makes the walk itself a travel experience.
- 2. Rich seafood and gourmet experiences
- The food culture unique to a seaside port town is also a big attraction. A variety of seafood such as sea urchin, abalone, scallops, and herring are caught here, and sushi, seafood bowls, and grilled seafood dishes that take advantage of the freshness will enhance your trip satisfaction.
Furthermore, there are plenty of cultural elements that go beyond food, such as long-established Western confectionery shops, glass workshops, and music box museums, as well as shopping and hands-on experiences. - 3. Nature and atmosphere of each season Otaru is located in a location surrounded by the sea and mountains, and has a different look depending on the season. For example, in winter, snowy scenery, light-up events, and the ``Yukiakari no Michi'' event are popular.
- 4.Depth of culture and history
- As a port town, Otaru was an important hub for logistics, finance, and fishing, and there are many buildings that tell the story of its history, including stone bank buildings and warehouses that were nicknamed the "Wall Street of the North." This allows you to have an experience that feels like traveling through time, rather than just sightseeing.
Furthermore, the ``culture of handicrafts'' such as glass crafts and music boxes are utilized as tourist resources, making it suitable for participatory experiences. - 5. Easy access and stay location
- For example, one of its attractions is its easy access, which takes about 30 minutes by train from Sapporo. It is also suitable for inbound travelers and group travelers who want to have a balance between city and relaxing stays in their itinerary.
In addition, accommodation facilities, restaurants, food experiences, and sightseeing spots are all compactly grouped together, making it relatively less stressful to travel during your stay, which is an advantage for group trips.
Seasonal changes such as the melting snow in spring, the sea breeze in summer, and the changing leaves in autumn can also be used as themes for your trip.
