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!
All sorts of history-rich trains on display
An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum
A masterpiece of bank architecture from the early 20th century, stately but elegant
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
A fantastic array of lights brightens the canal
Create your own original candle
Once a storehouse, now a museum showcasing Otaru's history and nature
The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants
Use a burner to try creating dragonfly jewelry
Sea lions, seals, and many marine mammal shows
The past glory of herring fishing can still be sensed here
A 20-minute drive from central Otaru; a hot spring town surrounded by nature
Venetian glass collected in one place
Many great varieties of whisky were born here
The vast nature of Otaru has a new look every season
Hokkaido's oldest railway played an important role during the frontier age
Only 30 minutes from Sapporo so ease of access is outstanding! SNOW CRUISE ONZE is open everyday from 9:00 to 23:00 (with the exception of the early season opening period)