An atmospheric port city with a romantic canal
The port city of Otaru grew to become a centre for enterprise and commerce in Hokkaido in the course of the Meiji and Taisho intervals (1868–1926).
Most of the stately stone buildings of the banks and buying and selling corporations that had been in-built these days nonetheless stay, forming a romantic cityscape round Otaru Canal.
A few of these historic buildings have been remodeled into lodges, eating places, and shops.
Otaru is understood for its contemporary seafood, and plentiful sizzling springs.
- A night cruise alongside the canal to see the retro gasoline lamps and illuminated structure
- Visiting native artwork galleries and craft shops for regionally made glass works and work
- An off-the-cuff and informative tour of the sights by rickshaw
Otaru is best to achieve by way of prepare or bus from Sapporo Station and New Chitose Airport.
From Chitose Airport, Otaru is somewhat over an hour away on the JR Chitose-Hakodate Line fast prepare. From Sapporo Station it is a 30 to 35-minute fast prepare journey to Otaru. The bus from Sapporo takes about an hour and 10 minutes, and about two hours from New Chitose Airport.
Step again in time
The various spectacular buildings within the city date again to when Otaru was a flourishing commerce and enterprise middle. Most of the century-old buildings which line the canal have been revived as retailers and glassworks studios. Within the evenings the trail alongside the warehouse buildings are illuminated and the canal is lit with gasoline lamps, creating a fantastic scene.
See views from the highest of Mt. Tengu
The best vantage level in Otaru is the highest of Mt. Tengu, which presents panoramic views of Ishikari Bay, the Shakotan Peninsula, and Otaru. The mountain towers over town and is a well-liked ski resort in winter. Take the ropeway up the mountain to benefit from the views. Many guests additionally pray for secure travels at Tenguyama Shrine, close to the summit.
In the event you’re in search of sizzling spring lodging, close by Asarigawa Onsen has loads of riverside lodges and B&Bs. You possibly can take pleasure in golf and tennis, autumn leaves within the fall and snowboarding in winter.
Have a romantic night time out
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Eat nice sushi and different seafood cuisines
Otaru is correct on Ishikari Bay, and identified for contemporary seafood. You’ll want to take a look at the unbelievable sushi retailers close to the port.