Otaru (Otaru City, Hokkaido)

At a glance

An international tourist destination comprising historical buildings and streets as well as a canal.

Otaru Canal and Yuki-akari-no-michi
Otaru Canal and Yuki-akari-no-michi

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    (Mar. - May)
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    (Sept. - Nov.)
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    (Dec. - Feb.)
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Highlights

Otaru Canal

Otaru Canal was built in 1923. in 1986, the canal was updated with elements that are familiar to visitors today: Gaslights, a stone-paved promenade, and a roadside park. Thanks in part to the illuminating effect of these gaslights, Otaru Canal is an undeniably popular tourist attraction.

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Otaru Canal

Otaru Yuki-akari-no-michi

Yuki-akari-no-michi is an event held to celebrate the joys of winter in otaru. Snow candles are lit and placed amid historical streets filled with snow. (This event is held every year in February.)

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Otaru Yuki-akari-no-michi

Hands-on Manufacturing Experience

Otaru is home to a large number of glass factories where visitors can engage in some hands-on manufacturing tasks rather than just observe and buy goods made by others. In addition, you are also invited to tap your creative impulses by making music boxes and choosing from among a diverse selection of craftworks.

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Hands-on Manufacturing Experience

Access information

By air:
Haneda Airport - Shin-Chitose Airport; 1 hour 30 minutes
Kansai Airport - Shin-Chitose Airport; 1 hour 50 minutes
By train:
Shin-Chitose Airport - Otaru Station; 1 hour 15 minutes

Related information

Official website of the city of Otaru
http://www.city.otaru.hokkaido.jp/soumu/e_r/otaru-map.htm(English, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), Korean)

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