Mt. Akaiwa
Otaru Travel Guide 2023
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
Mt. Akaiwa, located in the northwestern part of Otaru City, looks like a hill when seen from the city, but when seen from the sea on a sightseeing boat cruising along the Omotai Coast, the rugged appearance of a forest of strange reddish-brown rocks and peaks rising from zero meters above sea level is overwhelmingly powerful. It is also one of the best rock-climbing areas in Hokkaido, and many climbers are climbing on the rocks.
Akaiwa is composed of two peaks, Akaiwa-yama (371.1 meters) and Shimo-akaiwa-yama (about 278 meters). Akaiwa-yama is generally called "West Akaiwa" and Shimo-akaiwa-yama is called "East Akaiwa. There is a hiking course, Otaru Kaigan Shizen Sanshojo (Otaru Coastal Nature Trail), along the ridge of Akaiwa-yama. The ridge line is bordered by a rocky ridge area on most of the ocean side, which is the climbing area.
The Otaru Coast Nature Trail is a 5.5 km hiking trail that passes near the top of Akaiwa Mountain and the top of Shimoakaiwa Mountain. The rugged nature trail is located in a national park, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery and seasonal vegetation below.
Facility name
Mt. Akaiwa
Opening hours
24 hours
Regular closing day
Open all-year-round
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
Mt. Akaiwa, located in the northwestern part of Otaru City, looks like a hill when seen from the city, but when seen from the sea on a sightseeing boat cruising along the Omotai Coast, the rugged appearance of a forest of strange reddish-brown rocks and peaks rising from zero meters above sea level is overwhelmingly powerful. It is also one of the best rock-climbing areas in Hokkaido, and many climbers are climbing on the rocks.
Akaiwa is composed of two peaks, Akaiwa-yama (371.1 meters) and Shimo-akaiwa-yama (about 278 meters). Akaiwa-yama is generally called "West Akaiwa" and Shimo-akaiwa-yama is called "East Akaiwa. There is a hiking course, Otaru Kaigan Shizen Sanshojo (Otaru Coastal Nature Trail), along the ridge of Akaiwa-yama. The ridge line is bordered by a rocky ridge area on most of the ocean side, which is the climbing area.
The Otaru Coast Nature Trail is a 5.5 km hiking trail that passes near the top of Akaiwa Mountain and the top of Shimoakaiwa Mountain. The rugged nature trail is located in a national park, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery and seasonal vegetation below.
Facility name
Mt. Akaiwa
Opening hours
24 hours
Regular closing day
Open all-year-round
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.
