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 full-featured snow resort just 60 minutes from Sapporo! Enjoy this resort's world-famous powder snow all the way until May!
A ski resort with an abundance of some of Hokkaido's finest powder snow! Enjoy natural snow throughout a long ski season!
Conveniently right next to JR Otaruchikko Station
Listen to the soft melodies of music boxes in a red-bricked building renovated from a storehouse
Hokkaido's oldest railway played an important role during the frontier age
The vast nature of Otaru has a new look every season
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
Once a storehouse, now a museum showcasing Otaru's history and nature
Sea lions, seals, and many marine mammal shows
With cheap and delicious food for sale, there's often a line-up to visit this popular store
The early 20th century still lives in this beautifully constructed cultural asset
Enjoy sushi from Otaru at a reasonable price
The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants
A fantastic array of lights brightens the canal
Visit the brewery free of charge
Savor dishes made with herring, a Shukutsu delicacy
This hot spring inn recreates a late 19th century merchant estate on Otaru Canal
Use a burner to try creating dragonfly jewelry
An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum