5 Things You Must Know About Otaru Canal!

When traveling to Otaru, the must-visit spot is Otaru Canal! Famous for the movie 'Love Letter', it has different views in four seasons, especially unique in winter. / The first thing: 'About Otaru Canal' The Otaru Canal is 1140 meters long and 20 to 40 meters wide, located in Otaru City, Japan. It is the only and oldest canal in Hokkaido, which is the same age as the history of Hokkaido's development, about more than 120 years. The Otaru Canal was initially used for loading and unloading goods, and now the canal bank has been transformed into various craft shops, many literary shops, and some warehouses converted into restaurants and bars. / The second thing: 'Main Check-in Points' 1. Canal Side: The first check-in location is the canal side, you can be on the bridge by the river, or on the embankment by the river. 2. Old Warehouse on the River Bank: The old warehouses here have become various style shops, Otaru Warehouse No. 1, known as the birthplace of Otaru beer, and Otaru Canal Canteen is a food street converted from a warehouse. 3. Otaru City Comprehensive Museum: Free, using the 'Old Otaru Warehouse' transformation, introducing the history and nature of Otaru, as well as the history of the development of the fishing industry. / The third thing: 'Recommended Play' 1. Check-in for photos: The Otaru Canal is a must-check-in for Otaru, and it is also a place where everyone who comes to Otaru will check in for photos. It is recommended to come and see both day and night, with different views. 2. Canal Tour: To tour the Otaru Canal, you can rent a bicycle, there are also rickshaw drivers in traditional costumes on the shore, and you can also take a sightseeing boat, the night view is particularly charming. / The fourth thing: 'Recommended Restaurant' There are many gourmet restaurants on both sides of the canal. 1. Skewer Bird Otaru's popular barbecue shop, chicken skewers, beef tongue are all must-order series, it's really great to have some skewers in winter. 2. Buckwheat House Century-old buckwheat seedling old shop, also a popular local shop, you can try tempura buckwheat noodles or curry buckwheat noodles. / The fifth thing: 'Transportation Strategy' The Otaru Canal is in the city center, about 400m down from JR Otaru.