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Otaru Sakaimachi Street
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The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan|Otaru Day Trip
When it comes to sightseeing in Otaru, the Sakaimachi Shopping Street is the second most popular spot after the Otaru Canal. It is a must-visit place when you come to Otaru. The nationally famous Kitaichi Glass, Lutao, Otaru Music Box Store, Kamaei, etc. line Sakaicho Dori, and many stores are located in historical buildings, making the street full of emotion and romance.
The 900-meter-long street stretching from the Sakai-machi intersection, nicknamed the "fairy tale intersection," to the Shikinai Boulevard area, once known as the Wall Street of the North, where the rush of bank branch offices continued, has many souvenir stores and gourmet spots, and is crowded with many tourists as a shopping area.
The "Everlasting Light" at the fairy tale intersection is a reproduction of a wooden lighthouse that stood on a hilltop in Nobukacho, Otaru City, during the Meiji era (1868-1912). It is a popular photo spot and rest stop.
Facility name
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Address
〒047-0027 6-1, Sakaimachi, Otaru City
Phone
0134-27-1133
Opening hours
09:00〜18:00
Regular closing day
without a holiday
Website
>Click here to visit our website.
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
>Click here to visit our website.
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan|Otaru Day Trip
When it comes to sightseeing in Otaru, the Sakaimachi Shopping Street is the second most popular spot after the Otaru Canal. It is a must-visit place when you come to Otaru. The nationally famous Kitaichi Glass, Lutao, Otaru Music Box Store, Kamaei, etc. line Sakaicho Dori, and many stores are located in historical buildings, making the street full of emotion and romance.
The 900-meter-long street stretching from the Sakai-machi intersection, nicknamed the "fairy tale intersection," to the Shikinai Boulevard area, once known as the Wall Street of the North, where the rush of bank branch offices continued, has many souvenir stores and gourmet spots, and is crowded with many tourists as a shopping area.
The "Everlasting Light" at the fairy tale intersection is a reproduction of a wooden lighthouse that stood on a hilltop in Nobukacho, Otaru City, during the Meiji era (1868-1912). It is a popular photo spot and rest stop.
Facility name
Otaru Sakaimachi Street
Address
〒047-0027 6-1, Sakaimachi, Otaru City
Phone
0134-27-1133
Opening hours
09:00〜18:00
Regular closing day
without a holiday
Website
>Click here to visit our website.
Chocolate in the shape of a sea bream
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.
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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
>Click here to visit our website.