Shioya Maruyama Area
Otaru Travel Guide 2023
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
Otaru was one of the first areas in Hokkaido to be opened to the Japanese culture, including Buddhism. Shiotani-Maruyama, as well as Mt. Akaiwa and Mt. Tengu, which are also located in Otaru, were all mountains of faith opened by many ascetic practitioners who fled to the new land of Hokkaido after being forced to leave Honshu by the "Haibutsu Kishaku (movement to abolish Buddhism)". In the Meiji era (1868-1912), mountain ascetic monks were seen practicing asceticism on the rocky terrain.
Today, Mt. Shioya Maruyama is a popular mountain for Otaru citizens, and like Mt. The view from the top is spectacular, with a panoramic view of the Shakotan Peninsula, the Niseko mountain range, and Mount Yotei.
The trail enters the mountainous area from JR Shioya Station, and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the summit, which has a small rocky peak. A large anchor is dedicated at the top, and the shrine is inscribed with "Echigo-kuni Watanabe Genzaemon, Meiji 14. Since the mountain is a good landmark from offshore, it is thought that the donation was made to pray for safety and good catches in the fishing industry.
Facility name
Shioya Maruyama Area
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
Otaru was one of the first areas in Hokkaido to be opened to the Japanese culture, including Buddhism. Shiotani-Maruyama, as well as Mt. Akaiwa and Mt. Tengu, which are also located in Otaru, were all mountains of faith opened by many ascetic practitioners who fled to the new land of Hokkaido after being forced to leave Honshu by the "Haibutsu Kishaku (movement to abolish Buddhism)". In the Meiji era (1868-1912), mountain ascetic monks were seen practicing asceticism on the rocky terrain.
Today, Mt. Shioya Maruyama is a popular mountain for Otaru citizens, and like Mt. The view from the top is spectacular, with a panoramic view of the Shakotan Peninsula, the Niseko mountain range, and Mount Yotei.
The trail enters the mountainous area from JR Shioya Station, and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the summit, which has a small rocky peak. A large anchor is dedicated at the top, and the shrine is inscribed with "Echigo-kuni Watanabe Genzaemon, Meiji 14. Since the mountain is a good landmark from offshore, it is thought that the donation was made to pray for safety and good catches in the fishing industry.
Facility name
Shioya Maruyama Area
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.
