Otaru Canal - A concerto of art and culture between stone warehouses and gas lamps

Otaru, Hokkaido, is a romantic port town that once prospered due to fishing and trade, but has now transformed into a nostalgic tourist destination. The landmark "Otaru Canal" is 1.1 kilometers long. The stone walkway and retro gas lamps set off the stone warehouses, which is even more poetic at night. The surrounding warehouses were converted into the Glass Craft Museum, Kitaichi Glass Museum and Music Box Hall, showcasing exquisite craft culture. In winter, the "Snow Lantern Road" is decorated with thousands of snow lanterns along the canal, creating a dreamlike experience. Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street is home to famous sushi restaurants and long-established dessert shops. You must try Otaru sushi and LeTAO cheesecake. The night view of Tenguyama is known as one of the "Three Major Night Views of Hokkaido". It is suitable for wandering in all seasons. It combines history, art and nature and is known as the fairy tale town of the north.
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Post by 西門兄 | May 7, 2025