Otaru (小樽) is a small harbor city, about half an hour northwest of Sapporo by train. Its beautifully preserved canal area and …

Otaru Canal (小樽運河, Otaru Unga) was a central part of the city's busy port in the first half of the 20th century. Large vessels were …

Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Its weather is …

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Otaru Canal (小樽運河, Otaru Unga) was a central part of the city's busy port in the first half of the 20th century. Large vessels were …

Beachfront Location Otaru Geihinkan in Otaru offers direct beachfront access, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy …

Mar 9, 2017 · Sapporo or Otaru? Dear visitor, if you know the answer to this question, please post it. Thank you! Note that this thread …

The Otaru Snow Light Path Festival (小樽雪あかりの路, Otaru Yuki Akari no Michi) is a winter festival held every February in Otaru, …

Sep 5, 2025 · Sapporo (札幌, "important river flowing through a plain" in Ainu language) is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's fifth …

Visitor guide for Sakaimachi Street, a preserved merchant street in the city of Otaru.