2025.5.23
Otaru’s “Three Major Festivals” herald the arrival of summer in the historic port town.
The quiet canal town is enveloped in the excitement of the taiko drummers and the people carrying the portable […]
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OTARU SIGHTSEEING
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2025.5.6
Let’s go to Otaru Ushio Festival, a major summer event in Otaru!
The first festival was held in 1967 and is the largest summer festival in Otaru. It is a citizens’ parti […]
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2025.3.21
Five summer activities to enjoy in Otaru, surrounded by mountains and sea!
Otaru’s vast expanse of nature in summer offers a wide variety of experiences, from cool waterside activ […]
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2025.1.31
6 cherry blossom viewing spots in Otaru, featuring popular cherry blossom viewing spots for spring sightseeing in Otaru.
In Hokkaido, cherry blossoms usually begin blooming in mid-April and are in full bloom from early May during G […]
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2024.11.29
6 Popular Movie and TV Drama Filming Locations in Otaru
Hokkaido, with its unique charms such as magnificent nature and Ainu culture, has been used as a location for […]
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2024.10.2
[Early February] Otaru Snow Light Path
The Otaru Snow Light Path, held every February, is a major winter event where Otaru is filled with beautiful s […]
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2024.10.2
[New Year’s Day] Celebrate the New Year in Otaru! Recommended shrines in Otaru for your first visit of the year
Otaru is dotted with many shrines, and is bustling with people making their first shrine visit of the New Year […]
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2024.9.30
[Late November to May] Enjoy the finest powder snow that only Hokkaido can offer! 5 ski resorts in Otaru
Skiing is a must when it comes to sightseeing in Hokkaido in the winter!Otaru is surrounded by sea and mountai […]
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2024.9.4
[Early September] Otaru Anime Party
“Otaru Anime Party” is an anime and manga event held in Otaru city. The event will be held in the […]
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2024.9.4
[Early September] Northern Harvest Festival Wine Carnival
This is an autumn wine event where you can fully enjoy delicious wines from Hokkaido. Hokkaido has vast land a […]
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2024.9.4
[Early September] North Canal Night Market Yummy Market
The Night Market is held at North Canal, located on the north side of the Otaru Canal. On autumn nights, the O […]
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2024.9.4
[November to February] Blue Canal
The illuminations of the Otaru Canal are an essential sight in Otaru. Every year many tourists visit to enjoy […]