Otaru Canal, 1140m in length and 40m in width, was completed in 1923 after nine years of construction work.

is one of the largest museum shops of music boxes, orgel, in Japan. The beautiful century-old building, designated as one of historic landmarks of OtaruCity, is full of music boxes in various sizes and types.

he Otaru City Museum is made up of two separate museums: a conventional history museum beside Otaru Canal and a less centrally located railway museum on the grounds of a railway yard.

The city is also renowned for its glassworks, music boxes, and sweet shops that can be found lining the streets of the bustling Sakaimachi street, just a 10 minute walk from JR Otaru station.

Otaru Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Hokkaido. visitors can see the only harbour porpoises in Japan, as well as a range of other unusual species, including Siberian salamanders and Clione.

This small seafood market conveniently located to the left of JR Otaru station. A lot of tourists and local people are looking for fresh seafood.

This stone building was built in 1912 and is one example of modern architecture in Otaru. Visit the wine shop inside

Mt. Tengu provides spectactular views of Otaru and Ishikari Bay both day and night. The observatory sits on Mt. Tengu have one of the top three night views in Hokkaido.

The home of Nikka Whisky's Single Malt Yoichi, a bold and distinctive single malt whisky brewed by skilled craftsmen whose techniques have developed over long years of experience.

Inside of Kitaichi visitors will find displays of Venetian glassware, clothing and furniture, as well as a full sized gondola