Otaru Sushiya douri

Otaru Travel Guide 2023
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip

Hokkaido has a unique sushi culture that is different from that of Edo-mae. As the slang term "Ezomae" suggests, many restaurants serve sushi without seasoning the ingredients with vinegar or salt, instead using only the freshest seafood.

Otaru, with its large port, is known as a treasure trove of seafood from Ishikari Bay, and is also famous as a sushi town. The freshness and quality of the seafood has earned Otaru a reputation, and from the Taisho to Meiji periods, young people who had trained in various places in Japan began to open sushi restaurants in Otaru.

The street from Otaru Station to the canal is lined with nearly 20 sushi restaurants and is called "Sushi-ya-dori," where the quality of the ingredients is high and artisans from all over Japan compete with each other.

Facility name
Otaru Sushiya douri
Address
〒047-0024 1-1-9, Hanazono, Otaru CIty
Website
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Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.







Otaru Department Store UNGA↑

Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.



Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031　2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
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