A popular model course for sightseeing in Otaru! Explore recommended spots in half a day
Hokkaido consistently ranks high in the domestic rankings Popular destination is. In this article, we will introduce some of the most talked about places in Hokkaido that have a retro atmosphere and historical flavor. Central Hokkaido ・ Otaru We will feature about!
Otaru has walking spots relatively compact city. In the article, we assumed Otaru sightseeing in half a day, Introducing model courses To do. Sapporo Easy access from Otaru Please visit us!
table of contents
- 1 Otaru sightseeing half-day model course map
- 2 Otaru Sightseeing Model Course From morning to noon: First, visit Otaru's popular sightseeing spots!
- 3 Otaru sightseeing model course Lunch: Enjoy fresh seafood!
- 4 Otaru Sightseeing Model Course Afternoon - Evening: Still Enjoying Otaru!
- 5 A must-see sightseeing spot in Otaru: Blue Grotto
- 6 Enjoy while sightseeing in Otaru! Recommended Activities & Experiences
- 7 Sightseeing taxis and rental bicycles are also recommended for sightseeing in Otaru!
- 8 Enjoy sightseeing in Otaru on a day trip!
- 9 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Otaru sightseeing half-day model course map
morning to noon JR Otaru Station → Temiya Line Ruins → Otaru Canal
afternoon lunch) Otaru Masazushi Zenan or Seafood Donburi Poseidon Sakaimachi Sohonten
noon to evening Building No. 3, Kitaichi Hall → Fairy Tale Crossing → Otaru Orgel Museum Main Building
Otaru Sightseeing Model Course From morning to noon: First, visit Otaru's popular sightseeing spots!
model course The start is JR Otaru Station. Sapporo from Otaru by train to 1 hour . stay in sapporo Day trip to Otaru is also possible!
JR Otaru Station
The JR Otaru station building completed in 1934 (Showa 9) retro atmosphere is leaving In the station premises, A lamp that brings out the uniqueness of Otaru is also decorated with shooting spot Also popular. At night, the station building is wrapped in an even more wonderful mood.
Site of Temiya Line
The site of the Temiya Line is located about 15 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station. It is also used as a venue for local festivals, Popular with locals I'm here. The Temiya Line was constructed during the Meiji period to transport coal from inland Hokkaido. In 1985 (Showa 60) route is discontinued However, the facilities of the former Temiya Railway are certified as Hokkaido Heritage as "Railway Heritage of Otaru".
The site of the Temiya Line is Walking path to Otaru City Museum It is also It's the perfect narrow path for walking around Otaru!
Otaru Canal
"Otaru Canal" Otaru when you visit Sightseeing spots you definitely want to visit One of. About 10 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station, walking leisurely along the cobblestone pavement along the canal stone warehouses etc.
Some of the warehouses built between the Meiji and Taisho eras now have foreign language support Tourist information center, cafe, restaurant, souvenir shop is used as Please stop by during your stroll.
Otaru sightseeing model course Lunch: Enjoy fresh seafood!
Port town・ Otaru Lunch at seafood is not it! Otaru Canal Close to popular tourist attractions such as well-known store Introducing
Otaru Masazushi Zenan
About 15 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station, "Otaru Masazushi Zenan" is a particularly popular sushi restaurant in Otaru. From the counter seats in the store, you can see the Otaru Canal. The reason for its popularity is not only the location, freshness of ingredients There is also in!
A la carte dishes other than sushi Also recommended. Don't forget to try the famous squid somen noodles.
Seafood bowl shop Posei bowl Sakaimachi main store
Kaisendonya Poseidon Sakaimachi Sohonten is a seafood bowl and robatayaki restaurant. About 5 minutes by car from JR Otaru Station, Loved by men and women of all ages It is a popular store with excellent cost performance. There is also a kids space, so it is recommended for families with small children.
Robatayaki on a large rice scoop I am excited just by looking at the state that is provided!
Otaru Sightseeing Model Course Afternoon - Evening: Still Enjoying Otaru!
After enjoying the local gourmet, Let's keep walking!
Hokkaido ・ Otaru for, Cute retro atmosphere A lot of spots! SNS shine Nice picture You can also take pictures.
Kitaichi Glass Building No.3 / Building No.3 Kitaichi Hall
About 10 minutes by car from JR Otaru Station, Kitaichi Glass No. 3 is a renovated warehouse built in 1891. Currently Glass craft shops and cafes It is In addition to the splendid exterior, the glass crafts that have different tastes on each floor will make you want to take a closer look.
Depending on the time, many of the items displayed in "3rd Building Kitaichi Hall" The work of lighting each kerosene lamp while taking a break at the cafe beautiful piano playing You can also enjoy
Fairy Tale Crossing (Sakaimachi Crossing)
It is often written as "Merchen Crossroads" in tourist guides, etc. The official name is "Sakaimachi Crossing" It is a five-way intersection. It is about 25 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station and about 10 minutes on foot from JR Minami-Otaru Station.
around the intersection western architecture lined up, as if you were in Europe Exotic scenery is spreading.
Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building
About 25 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station. One of the buildings at the previously mentioned Fairy Tale Crossroads is the Otaru Orgel Museum Main Building. in front of the building steam clock is placed to create a nostalgic atmosphere.
In addition to selling original music boxes, Learn the history of music boxes There is also a diorama exhibition, so it is worth seeing! music box Fairy tale world Why don't you try being wrapped in
A must-see sightseeing spot in Otaru: Blue Grotto
Generally speaking, the “Blue Grotto” is looks blue due to sunlight , refers to a cave that is half submerged in seawater. Caves in Italy and Croatia are famous, Found in multiple places in Japan Do you know the
actually Hokkaido of Otaru There is also a "blue cave"!
A cruise tour where you can actually enter the cave and see the beautiful scenery, Otaru A particularly popular activity. The departure point varies depending on the tour, so please choose according to your sightseeing schedule and purpose. good choice Please try it.
- 4.8
- (78 reviews and testimonials)
A tour aiming for [Blue Cave] while listening to stories about Otaru's unknown nature, history and culture! We will guide you to [inside the blue cave] while on the boat. All-weather (type with a cabin) There is also an open deck space where you can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days, and you can also feel the sea breeze. Safe even for small children
[Hokkaido/Otaru] The original "Blue Cave Cruise" with a guide by staff who know the local area!
- 4.8
- (36 reviews and testimonials)
Originator! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise by Tsuusen Please leave the popular Otaru Blue Cave to us! Starting from the Otaru Canal, a fun guide will guide you through the Otaru Canal-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park-Blue Cave for 80 minutes, stopping here and there. All seats are side bench seats on the window side. The ship has the highest degree of freedom of movement. Commemorative photos of family couples are also perfect! seagull feeding
Otaru Blue Cave Attraction Cruise Prolomarine *Roofed ship. Some rain OK! ¥5,500
- 4.7
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
Otaru Blue Cave attraction cruise on a high-speed boat. The boat we use has a roof, so it won't get wet even if it gets a little rain or waves. There are plenty of seats so that you can relax and enjoy yourself, and there are bench seats so you can sit side by side with your child. Speed, Thrill, Power
- 4.7
- (9 reviews and testimonials)
The approach from Shioya is definitely recommended for exploring the Otaru Blue Cave! ! Weaving between rocks and attacking under the cliffs, it's a unique boat experience! Enjoy the mystical scenery and go through the blue cave... but that's not all. Salt Valley 408's Blue Cave Exploration Cruise follows the intricate quays and attacks from the Shioya side, so the changes and fun are different.
[Hokkaido/Otaru City] From Shukutsu! Blue Cave☆Glass Boat Tour
- 4.8
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
You can enjoy a cruise on the only glass boat where you can see the seabed on the [Blue Cave Tour] in Otaru, Hokkaido. Let us guide you! A 40-year veteran captain who has been sailing in the sea of Shukutsu will guide you around the Otaru Blue Cave with a comical and humorous guide ♪ There are plenty of secret spots where you can see the bottom of the sea. Surprise everyone
Enjoy while sightseeing in Otaru! Recommended Activities & Experiences
When sightseeing in Otaru, Manufacturing It is also recommended to try the experience.
Fishing town・ Otaru Then, floating balls, oil lamps, etc. The glass industry is also thriving was. Glass has been handed down as a craft with the times, and Otaru city of glasswork became known as Through a casual glasswork experience, Otaru culture Why don't you touch?
- 3.7
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
*Currently, as a countermeasure against the new corona virus, we are doing ・Sufficient ventilation ・Use of disposable mouthpieces ・Wearing masks ・Disinfection etc. Why don't you make your own original glass in Otaru? In our glass blowing experience, craftsmen will serve you one-on-one, so you can experience it with peace of mind. ~ Flow of the plan
Fusing is a method of combining various types of glass and applying heat to melt them. At our shop, we arrange colorful glass beads on a glass plate of your choice and heat it in an electric kettle. You can make accessories with cute patterns that look like embedded beads.
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
*Currently, as a countermeasure against the new corona virus, we are doing ・Sufficient ventilation ・Use of disposable mouthpieces ・Wearing masks ・Disinfection etc. Even those who are not good at drawing are okay! Many pre-cut sheets and beautiful patterns are also available! Let's make a stylish original cup ♪ You can also create a handwritten pattern using glue and a brush! ! of the plan
Glass routing is a method of freely engraving pictures and letters with a machine called a hand router. After completion, you can take it home as it is, so it is also recommended for those who do not have time. How about carving your memories of Otaru into a glass and making it a wonderful souvenir from your trip?
Sandblasting is a method of blowing special sand onto glass to turn it into frosted glass. Draw your favorite design or illustration on the cutting sheet and cut out the part you want to use as frosted glass. Any design is OK, so let's make one original glass in the world. Glasses are [Tumbler] [Mug] [
Sightseeing taxis and rental bicycles are also recommended for sightseeing in Otaru!
Otaru is a compact port town. Hokkaido's largest city, Sapporo Good access from day trip sightseeing is possible.
It is convenient to go around Otaru efficiently, Sightseeing taxi/hire or rental cycle is. Rental bicycles are the best way to save time. With an electric assist bicycle, Otaru with many slopes Easy to move is. Sightseeing taxi hire will take you around popular sightseeing spots, so where should we go? when you get lost Also recommended!
[Hokkaido/Otaru] Sightseeing taxi "Otaru Free Plan" for up to 4 people (2 hours)
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
How about sightseeing in Hokkaido easily with a sightseeing taxi? A guide driver with 25 years of experience will take you to Hokkaido full of charm. Sightseeing in Otaru, Hokkaido Please use the individual Hana Taxi.
[Hokkaido/Otaru] Chartered taxi "Otaru sightseeing free plan" (half-day course)
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
★Enjoy the scenery of historical buildings, the Sea of Japan, and seafood ★Example course: JR Otaru Station or a hotel in the city → Tanaka Sake Brewery → Music Box/Glass → Otaru Canal Stroll → Otaru North Canal → Herring Palace → Otaru Takashima Cape → Kihinkan Former Aoyama Villa → Financial Museum → Tomioka Catholic Church → Mt. Tengu (Ski Museum/Tengu House) → Dining and shopping
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
How about sightseeing in Hokkaido easily with a sightseeing taxi? A guide driver with 25 years of experience will take you to Hokkaido full of charm. Sightseeing in Otaru, Hokkaido Please use the individual Hana Taxi.
Opened in April 2016! We are renting out bicycles in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is a cute little garage shop. On the original map, the first-class Otaru guide manager may assist you with your planned route for today.
Opened in April 2016! We are renting out bicycles in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is a cute little garage shop. On the original map, the first-class Otaru guide manager may assist you with your planned route for today.
Enjoy sightseeing in Otaru on a day trip!
This time, Otaru sightseeing Introduced as a model course did. How was it? A city full of exoticism, where history and culture live, Otaru . It shows various faces depending on the season.
At Activity Japan, Otaru color tourism Full of activities We handle a lot of! For those who have a desire to create after seeing the beautiful streets of Otaru Manufacturing Experience, for those who want to get closer to the majestic sea Cruising/Pleasure boat And how to enjoy it is also iloilo!
With reference to the article, Full sightseeing in Otaru Enjoy!
*Information such as plans, fees, and introduced facilities is current as of October 2022. * Travel time and distance are based on activity Japan research.
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