Otaru Snow Light Path 2020
2020.02.10
Otaru Snow Light Path

Otaru Snow Light Path 2020

Table of Contents About Otaru Snow Light Path Date & Hours Venues Access Photos of Snow Light Path About Otaru Snow Light Path Ota…Read More

Hina Doll Festival 2020 In Tanaka Sake Brewery
2020.02.10
Festival

Hina Doll Festival 2020 In Tanaka Sake Brewery

Table of Contents About Hina Doll Festival Open Access Photos from Kikkogura About Hina Doll Festival 3rd March is the day for …Read More

Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru
2019.11.14
Historical Place

Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru

Shichi-Go-San, Japanese traditional celebration for children, especially 3, 5 and 7 years old. It derives from Edo period in November 15 , Tenwa 1st y…Read More

Sankaku Ichiba (Market) near Otaru Station
2019.11.13
Foods

Sankaku Ichiba (Market) near Otaru Station

Sankaku means triangle which derived from the shape of the market roof and site. Sankaku Ichiba is located in just left side of Otaru station within 3…Read More

Bun-kou, Firedog in Otaru
2019.11.12
Historical Place

Bun-kou, Firedog in Otaru

Bun-kou (ぶん公) a dog that was a smart dog like a Hachi-kou (ハチ公) at Shibuya Station. Kou (公) indicates peoples familiarity to their loved one such as I…Read More

Otaru Denuki Koji near Otaru Canal
2019.11.12
Foods

Otaru Denuki Koji near Otaru Canal

Now, Denuki koji (出抜小路) has been one of the icon of Otaru City. It brings back a lovely old-days Otaru where 16 stands (restaurants) are gathering. Te…Read More

Mt.Tengu Ropeway and Ski Area in Otaru
2019.11.11
Out Door

Mt.Tengu Ropeway and Ski Area in Otaru

Mt.Tengu called "Tenguyama" makes you fun for two ways. If you like skiing and not novice, you should challenge it where several ski competitions take…Read More

Don Quijote Otaru Super Discount Store
2019.11.10
Foods

Don Quijote Otaru Super Discount Store

Don Quijote Otaru is located in Nagasakiya 3F and 4F where is just right front of Otaru Station, 1 minutes walk.  The shop expands all floor of 3F an…Read More

Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking and Short time parking
2019.11.06
City&Town

Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking and Short time parking

When it comes to park your car, you don't know where to park, to be reasonable and suitable. We recommend these parking areas where you can see Google…Read More

Shikinai Odori near Otaru Canal, Otaru
2019.11.05
Historical Place

Shikinai Odori near Otaru Canal, Otaru

This area was called "Wall street of North Japan" in the Taisho and the beginning of Showa era. Otaru had been more thriving city than Sapporo at that…Read More

OTARU TIMES GARTEN at the warehouse street in Otaru
2019.11.04
Foods

OTARU TIMES GARTEN at the warehouse street in Otaru

This is located at the Otaru canal near Otaru canal cruise. The warehouse include 3 shops whose themes are bread, tea and Jingisukan.  Select your fa…Read More

Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru 2019
2019.11.03
Factory Tour

Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru 2019

Takaragawa which has been a notable product by Tanaka Sake Brewery for many years. They have been also dealing with new products enthusiastically. It…Read More

How to enjoy Otaru Canal
2016.02.22
Historical Place

How to enjoy Otaru Canal

Rickshaw around Otaru Canal Kotaro is a rookie rickshaw driver. But he has been getting famous thanks to a local TV program, which showed some ricksh…Read More

Otaru Hina Doll Tour 2016
2016.02.21
Festival

Otaru Hina Doll Tour 2016

Otaru HinaDoll Tour 2016 has opened on 20th February 2016 and it ends 6th March 2016. This is the unique event for spreading Japanese traditional cul…Read More

Otaru Hina Doll Tour 2015
2015.02.22
Festival

Otaru Hina Doll Tour 2015

Hina Doll's festival is held on March 3 every year in Japan. This is the day for girls. The event shows several kinds of Hina doll which were passed t…Read More

The Old Aoyama Villa(旧青山別邸)
2015.01.29
Historical Place

The Old Aoyama Villa(旧青山別邸)

The old Aoyama Villa is located in Shukutsu, west of Otaru near Otaru Aquarium. This is a symbol of herring fishing. When the 2nd Aoyama family, Masak…Read More

Otaru Museum Main Branch(小樽総合博物館)
2015.01.29
Museum

Otaru Museum Main Branch(小樽総合博物館)

Otaru Museum is located in Temiya, used to be called Otaru Transport Museum(小樽交通記念館). This is the main branch of Otaru museum. The museum has Canal br…Read More

Otaru Museum Canal Branch(小樽総合博物館 運河館)
2015.01.29
Museum

Otaru Museum Canal Branch(小樽総合博物館 運河館)

Otaru Museum Canal Branch is located near Otaru Canal and next to Otaru Canal Plaza. This is the canal branch of Otaru museum which is located in Temi…Read More

Otaru Church(小樽聖公会)
2015.01.29
Historical Place

Otaru Church(小樽聖公会)

Otaru Church is located in Touncho, Otaru. It is very near to Suitengu Shrine(水天宮). The church was founded in 1895 and the present building was constr…Read More

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru(龍宮神社)
2015.01.16
Temples/shrines

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru(龍宮神社)

Ryugu Jinjya is located in Inaho west of Otaru station, which takes 10 minutes walking. It was originally built in 1869 by Buyo Enomoto for keeping pe…Read More