Otaru, a popular tourist destination, is easily accessible by train or bus from Sapporo, and offers many places to enjoy walking around the nostalgic streets and romantic canals. Here are 10 spots for strolling in Otaru, recommended for both first-time visitors and those who have visited Otaru many times.

Otaru Triangle Market is named after the triangular shape of its land and roof. Sixteen stores line a 200 meter long, only 2 meter wide, narrow slope flanked by aisles. The market is always lively, with fresh seafood vendors calling out to visitors, and there are also six restaurants where visitors can enjoy original rice bowls made from ingredients purchased at the market and prepared on the spot. The market is a convenient place to shop and dine.

Otaru Triangle Market

Business hours: 6:00-17:00 at the market / 7:00-17:00 at restaurants
*Varies depending on the store.
Address: 3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru-shi, Otaru
■2 min. walk from JR Otaru Station
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Otaru, which has prospered as a port town since ancient times, has many sushi restaurants because fresh seafood can be purchased at low prices. There are many long-established sushi restaurants that attract sushi connoisseurs from all over the country, and we hope you will enjoy our sushi, which is made with fresh ingredients and the skill of our chefs.

Otaru Sushi-ya-dori

Business hours：Vary according to each store
■Address：1 Hanazono, Otaru-shi, Otaru
■10 min. walk from JR Otaru Station
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Kitaichi Glass Sangokan was originally built in 1891 as a warehouse for the fishing industry. It has made its mark through the manufacture of glass products such as oil lamps and floating balls (buoys) for herring fishing, and is now used for the sale of various glass products and as a gallery. Unlike today, when plastic is the mainstream, the beauty of glass crafts combined with the building will fascinate you with its retro and nostalgic space.

Kitaichi Glass Building No. 3

Opening hours: 8:45-18:00
■Address: 7-26 Sakai-cho, Otaru-shi, Otaru
■20 min. walk from JR Otaru Station, 10 min. walk from JR Minami Otaru Station
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The area around the Otaru Music Box Museum is also known as "fairy tale crossroads" with many historical buildings, offering an exotic view. The main building of Otaru Music Box Museum, a brick warehouse built in 1912, has been designated as a historical building by Otaru City. A steam clock is set up in front of the Music Box Store, playing a wonderful sound every hour. Inside the store you will find a variety of music boxes, which will surely soothe you in a space filled with gentle tones.

Otaru Music Box Museum - Main Building

Business hours: 9:00-18:00
■Address: 4-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Otaru-shi
■20 min. walk from JR Otaru Station / 5 min. walk from JR Minami Otaru Station
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Otaru Beer (Otaru Soko No. 1) is a stone warehouse and beer pub located along the Otaru Canal, where you can enjoy freshly brewed Otaru local beer. In addition to regular beers (Pilsner, Donkel, and Weiss), seasonal beers and a food menu using local ingredients are available, and you can also tour the brewery attached to the building. Drinking local beer while viewing the Otaru Canal, a famous sightseeing spot, is an exceptional experience that can only be had in Otaru.

Otaru Beer (Otaru Warehouse No. 1)

Opening hours: 11:00 - 23:00
■Address: 5-4 Minato-cho, Otaru-shi
■10 min. walk from JR Otaru Station
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The side street is crowded with many people, from local Otaru residents to tourists, and is lined with a variety of food stalls. You will find a variety of Otaru's "delicacies" such as sushi, Genghis Khan, ramen, Italian food, izakaya (Japanese style pub), and more. Across the street is "Otaru Yatai Mura Romain Yokocho" (Otaru Food Stall Village Romain Yokocho), so if you are not sure what to eat, it is recommended to step into the bustling Yokocho.

Otaru Yatai Mura Brick Alley

Business hours：Vary according to stores
■Address：1-4-15 Inaho, Otaru-shi
■5 min. walk from JR Otaru Station
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Lutao's main store, famous for its "Deubre Fromage" cheesecake, a popular souvenir of Hokkaido, is located at the popular tourist intersection at Mercure Crossing, with an impressive tower-like building. At the coffee shop, you can enjoy the freshly made fresh Douvre Fromage, which is only available at the main store, as well as a plate of sweets and special teas.

Otaru Confectionary Shop Lutao Head Office

Business hours: 9:00-18:00
■Address: 7-16 Sakai-cho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
20-minute walk from JR Otaru Station / 5-minute walk from JR Minami Otaru Station
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Established in 1905, this fish cake store is popular for its fish cakes deep-fried on the spot. In addition to the popular Hiraten, we especially recommend the Bread Roll. It has been on the market since 1962 with the innovative idea of wrapping surimi in bread, and since it cannot be shipped to local areas, it is sold only in stores. The freshly fried texture and delicious taste will surely get you hooked. In addition, the several directly-managed stores in the city also sell store-specific products, so you can stroll around town while enjoying a freshly deep-fried treat.

Kamaei Factory Direct Store

Business hours: 9:00-19:00
Address: 3-7 Sakai-cho, Otaru-shi
15 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station
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Since its establishment in 1952, "Wakadori Jidai Naruto" has been preserving the taste of its signature dish, "Wakadori no Hanami Aged Chicken. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the half fried chicken is perfectly salted and goes well with both white rice and beer. In addition to fried dishes such as hanmi-age and zangi, the restaurant offers a diverse menu that includes sushi, seafood, and various set menus. Our recommendation is the set meal set, which allows you to enjoy "fried half a young chicken" and sushi all at once. You can enjoy the luxury that only NARUTO can offer.

Wakadori Jidai Naruto Main Branch

Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00 (last order 20:30)
■Address: 3-16-13 Inaho, Otaru-shi, Otaru
8 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station
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Tanaka Sake Brewery is a rare brewery in Japan that brews local sake all year round. The brewery's representative brand, "Takaragawa," as well as its pure rice sake made with Hokkaido rice and Otaru Tengu mountain water, has a rich, mellow taste. Sake brewing is conducted every day, and visitors can tour the production area free of charge at any time, and there is also a tasting corner. The adjacent main store was built in 1927 and is designated as a "historical building" by Otaru City, so it is worth a visit even if you do not drink sake.

Tanaka Sake Brewery Kekko-gura

Opening hours: 9:00-18:00
■Address: 2-2 Shinkacho, Otaru-shi, Otaru
■30 min. walk from JR Otaru Station / 7 min. walk from JR Minami Otaru Station
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