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Situated on the South Eastern (or is it Western) part of Otaru (it's actually nearer to Minami-Otaru JR station than Otaru JR station). Anyway, you can't miss it as most of the tourists make their way there.
The point is to fully enjoy that slow, romantic stroll through the quarters. This is where you'll get most of your glass and orgel souvenirs. The handiwork is really intricate and delicate - so it's worthwhile to consider paying a bit more for the fine work.
There are old shophouses crammed in between modern buildings, but the local prefecture has done an excellent job of putting up signs pointing out and explaining the history and background of some of these buildings.
To top it off, there are many shops selling beautifully made handicrafts like windchimes, accessories. The list goes on and on.
Written Jul 15, 2004
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This must be the most overhyped place in Hokkaido after Farm Tomita of Furano, I think. Hordes of tourist will descend on the canal for that "I've been there" shot (Actually, I'm guilty of that too - hahaha).
Regardless, it's not extremely outstanding until I saw the photograph I shot - maybe that's why, it's popular.
Written Jul 15, 2004
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To the best of my knowledge, Otaru used to be an active port town during the Meiji era. Many warehouses were built for this purpose. Most of these have now been converted to restaurants or shops selling souvenirs.
Most of these warehouses are situated around the canal, which is at the southern-central area of Otaru.
Written Jul 15, 2004
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Makes for great holiday shots. Having a stroll by the canal is romantic (freezing too) in winter. There are hoards of tourists at the bridge that u see in the far end of the pic jostling to have pics taken (the view from there is good). But my husband and I walked further down, and are rewarded by a good shot of the canal and its old Russian style warehouses.
p.s. : see my other tips on Sapporo, Hokkaido
Updated Apr 7, 2004
Address: Otaru
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A walk around Otaru. From the station, head straight down the main street until you get to the canal. Near the canal there are many streets with brick buildings to explore. The cobblestone path near the canal is also a nice place to walk. I visited just before the summer festival so the streets were lined with pink lanterns. The pine shrubs that line the sidewalks smell great. Speaking of smells, there was also the strong smell of bar-b-qued pork in the air – which I found out later was a special kind of miso.
Written Sep 8, 2002
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Take a bus to Tenguyama and ride the gondola to a bird's eye view of the city. If you are keen on ski-ing, strap 'em on and ski the Tengu slopes. Don't forget to visit the Goblin Mask Museum at the top of gondola ride!
Where else are you gonna get a view like this?
Written Aug 26, 2002
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The first licensed warehouse was built from 1890 till 1894. It played a major role in the shipping industrie.
Written Jul 8, 2007
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This is the main attraction here in Otaru. You can walk along the canal. In the old buildings along it, you find shops and restaurants.
Written Jul 8, 2007
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Of course these days there was a Bank of Japan in otaru.
You can feel the weight of 100million yen.
I felt it very light as I imgined.
This is the Japan bank safe and me.
Written Nov 13, 2004
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