Otaru Church
2015.01.29
Temples/shrines

Otaru Church

Otaru Church, located in Touncho, Otaru, is situated very close to Suitengu Shrine (水天宮). Founded in 1895, the present building was constructed in 190

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru
2015.01.16
Temples/shrines

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru

Ryugu Shrine is located about a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station, so be sure to visit. Additionally, there is a popular market called Sankaku Marke

Suitengu Shrine, Otaru(水天宮)
2015.01.16
Temples/shrines

Suitengu Shrine, Otaru(水天宮)

Situated atop a small hill, Suitengu Shrine offers a panoramic view of Otaru city and its harbor. Unless it's during the shrine's festival, it's unlik

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year
2014.12.30
Temples/shrines

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Googlemaps => https://goo.gl/maps/k8XLI Near subway station: Maruyama Zoo on Tozai line see this article,

Otaru Beer Warehouse No.1
2014.12.10
Factory Tour

Otaru Beer Warehouse No.1

Otaru Beer, the only genuine German-style beer brewery in Japan, is overseen by the brewery engineer Johannes Braun, the sole specialist of his kind i

Otaru Anime Party
2014.11.23
Manga/Anime/otaku

Otaru Anime Party

Otaru Anime Party is a pop culture event held in the shopping streets near JR Otaru Station. This year's event will take place on September 7 and 8, 2

Otaru Snow Story 2014 – 2015
2014.11.23
Illumination

Otaru Snow Story 2014 – 2015

Otaru Snow Story 2014-2015 is a beloved winter event in Otaru City. The city comes alive with enchanting illuminations along Otaru Canal, Canal Plaza,

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 – 25]
2014.11.13
Illumination

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 – 25]

The Otaru Canal is illuminated with blue lights as part of the Otaru Snow Story (Otaru Yuki Monogatari) event. One highlight of the event is 'Symphoni

Otaru Beer Brewery Tour
2014.11.07
Factory Tour

Otaru Beer Brewery Tour

Otaru Beer has two breweries in Otaru city: one located by the Otaru Canal and another in Zenibako. While you need to make a reservation in advance fo

How To Walk Around the Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass area
2014.09.16
City&Town

How To Walk Around the Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass area

First of all, where to park your car? Read this article below. I show you a reasonable parking. Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking an

Otaru Citizen Noh(おたる市民能): Tadanobu and Boshibari
2014.08.28
Theatre

Otaru Citizen Noh(おたる市民能): Tadanobu and Boshibari

This is a Noh program for novice audience who are not familiar to. The Noh program is performed by Otaru citizens with a cooperation of Noh school, So

Lily and Snow, Snow Cruise Onze, Otaru
2014.07.26
Ski&Snowboard

Lily and Snow, Snow Cruise Onze, Otaru

Snow Cruise Onze is a ski area located in Otaru, overlooking the Sea of Japan, and it is one of the oldest ski areas near Sapporo. It opens every year

Kiroro Snow World: Enjoy Powder Snow in Akaigawa-mura
2014.07.20
Ski&Snowboard

Kiroro Snow World: Enjoy Powder Snow in Akaigawa-mura

Kiroro Snow World is situated in Akaigawa Village, northwest of Mt. Asari, just a 60-minute drive from Sapporo. It stands out as one of the most po