Canal Plaza

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Canal Plaza (Otaru City Tourism and Product Plaza) was opened in 1990 (Heisei 2), utilising the south side of the former Otaru warehouse, with the aim of promoting local products, providing tourist information, promoting the city's industries and providing a place for citizens to interact.

The multi-purpose gallery and courtyard can be rented for a fee as a space that can be widely used for various meetings, events and exhibitions. The Otaru Tourist Association manages the facility and accepts applications for use. 

The facilities include a tourist information centre with English, Chinese and Korean speaking staff, a rest area and a coffee corner, and a wide range of pamphlets and foreign language maps of the Otaru/Goshi area. The shop also sells Otaru and Goshi specialities.

Facility name
Canal Plaza
Adress
〒047-0031 2-1-20, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-33-1661
Opening hours
09:00〜18:00
Regular closing day
without a holiday
Website
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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.

Otaru Department Store UNGA↑

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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