Otaru is a town lines with the building of the Meiji era.
Otaru is the tourist spot with good atmosphere. You can enjoy the scenery of the town where there are some old buildings in Meiji period. Also there are old warehouses made with brick beside Otaru Canal, and promenade and gaslights are maintained. In addition, you can enjoy the view from the mountain top of Tenguyama and Funami Slope.
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Otaru canalYou can take a walk along the canal. 63 sets of gas light will be lit and it is artistic atmosphere at night. |
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SightseeingOtaru is the tourist spot where you can see old buildings in Meiji period and the view from the mountain top or slope. |
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InnThere are various accommodations such as hotel, inn, pension and lodge.There are also accommodations with hot spring. |
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AccessIt is convenient that it takes just around 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Otaru by bus or train. |