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!
Hokkaido's oldest railway played an important role during the frontier age
A masterpiece of bank architecture from the early 20th century, stately but elegant
All sorts of history-rich trains on display
Create your own original candle
An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum
Once a storehouse, now a museum showcasing Otaru's history and nature
Many great varieties of whisky were born here
The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants
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
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
Sea lions, seals, and many marine mammal shows
Use a burner to try creating dragonfly jewelry
A fantastic array of lights brightens the canal
Venetian glass collected in one place
The vast nature of Otaru has a new look every season
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)