Yoichi余市
A whisky distillery founded in 1934, with rows of stone buildings. Visits are by reservation.
- History & buildings
- Food & markets
- about 1.5 hr
- Free
- Fine on a rainy day
Train · About 40 min from Otaru ・ JR to Yoichi, then about 3 minutes on foot
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Otaru guide
A port town of canal-side stone warehouses, glass shops and music boxes. About 35 minutes by train from Sapporo, and the main sights are walkable from the station. Also known for sushi.
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Otaru Canal
A canal lined with old stone warehouses. Gas lamps are lit from dusk, and small cruise boats run along it.
- History & buildings
- Views
- Night views
about 45 minFree
Walk · About 10 min from Otaru ・ 17km from here
- 2
Sakaimachi Street
A street of glass, music-box and sweet shops in old merchant houses and warehouses. Good for snacking as you walk.
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
- History & buildings
about 1.5 hrFree
Walk · About 15 min from Otaru ・ 17km from here
- 3
Otaru Music Box Museum (Main Building)
A shop filled with music boxes in a brick building from 1912. The steam clock in front is the landmark.
- Shopping & strolling
- History & buildings
about 45 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 25 min from Otaru ・ At the south end of Sakaimachi Street; about 7 minutes on foot from Minami-Otaru Station ・ 17km from here
- 4
Kitaichi Glass Sangokan
A glass shop in a stone warehouse from the 1890s, known for its cafe hall lit only by oil lamps.
- Shopping & strolling
- Museums
about 30 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 20 min from Otaru ・ 17km from here
- 5
Sankaku Market
A small market right beside Otaru Station, with fish stalls and seafood rice-bowl diners. Busiest from morning until noon.
- Food & markets
- Shopping & strolling
about 45 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 2 min from Otaru ・ 16km from here
- 6
Mt. Tengu (Tenguyama)
A hill overlooking the town and harbor, reached by ropeway. Good for the night view, and a ski area in winter.
- Views
- Night views
- Activities
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Ropeway · About 40 min from Otaru ・ Bus to Tenguyama Ropeway, then the ropeway ・ 14km from here
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