Histric Port City with Canal
Otaru is a small port city, about half an hour northwest of Sapporo. It’s mostly famous for its old buildings, glass items, seafood, music boxes and the picturesque Otaru Canal. Historic Otaru canal is lined with warehouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This was a time when traditional Japanese architecture was infused with Western-style building techniques, leading to some intriguing architectural styles being on display. Most of the canal-lined spots have been restored and now house museums and cafes.
The streets of Otaru have an exotic air about them. Whether it's buildings from a bygone era or the remains of an old canal, Otaru boasts of sightseeing spots that are popular even with Japanese people.
The streets of Otaru have an exotic air about them. Whether it's buildings from a bygone era or the remains of an old canal, Otaru boasts of sightseeing spots that are popular even with Japanese people.
