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