The Otaru Canal is a sightseeing spot emblematic of Otaru. About 1.1 km long, old warehouses stand side by side along one edge; along the other runs a promenade ideal for a pleasant stroll.
A ski resort with an abundance of some of Hokkaido's finest powder snow! Enjoy natural snow throughout a long ski season!
A full-featured snow resort just 60 minutes from Sapporo! Enjoy this resort's world-famous powder snow all the way until May!
A fantastic array of lights brightens the canal
Many great varieties of whisky were born here
A 20-minute drive from central Otaru; a hot spring town surrounded by nature
Enjoy sushi from Otaru at a reasonable price
Kitaichi Glass's largest store, offering a wide range of products
Create your own original candle
A veteran marketplace famous for appearing in TV commercials
A famous restaurant preserving the flavor handed down through the generations since its founding 40 years ago
Conveniently right next to JR Otaruchikko Station
A sweet aroma wafts past the customers who line up every day to visit this veritable palace of sweets
Fukumatsu Tanaka, the ”Herring Magnate” leader of a fisherman's union, built this lodge in Tomari-mura. Displays include implements related to the herring industry
Come here for Otaru tourism information
The past glory of herring fishing can still be sensed here
Hokkaido's oldest railway played an important role during the frontier age
An innovative inn heralding a new style
Savor dishes made with herring, a Shukutsu delicacy
The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants