Have a Stroll Through Picturesque Otaru
北海道Have a Stroll Through Picturesque Otaru
This was the last day of my trip to Hokkaido. My flight was leaving at 3:30pm so I couldn't go anywhere too far, but I didn't want to waste time by going to the airport early. All my research said that you can effectively visit lots of places with a bus tour. I decided on going to Otaru since I hadn't been there before. I only had a little time there but I had plenty of fun!
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A photo taken from the famous Asakusa Bridge street garden, a popular photography spot. The Otaru canal was built in 1923 as a 1300m long, 40m wide waterway. You can stroll along the canal.
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The Otaru Snow Light Path Festival
A hallmark winter event held in February. From dusk the lights begin to turn on, and until 9pm the town is covered in candlelight.
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This store uses a stone storehouse as its building. The first floor is a gift shop, and the second floor is a cafe space.
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This is biggest music box speciality shop in the country. The woodframe building built in 1912 is on the corner of the Marchen Intersection. There are two buildings to visit; the Main Building and Hall Number 2.
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Find the perfect music box for yourself
See a variety of unique music boxes collected from around the world.
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The area around this intersection, where sites like the Otaru Music Box Museum and pastry shop LeTAO, souvenir shops and restaurants are to be found, always crowded with tourists.
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Street Lights
When it gets dark, automatic sensors turn on the lights and the streets are illuminated. The lights rest on a circle so you can sit on them, making them a recommended resting spot.
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Otaru Sakaimachi Post Office
A cute post office that fits in with the townscape. There's a nostalgic, round post box in the front.
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Otaru Music Box Museum (Hall Number 2)
Here you will find music boxes for sale, and can see antique music boxes and pipe organs on display.
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