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This is a "three-hour model itinerary" for those who are visiting Otaru for the first time and only have about three hours to spare. If this is your first time in Otaru, we recommend that you first see the most popular tourist spot, the Otaru Canal, and then fill your stomach with fresh Hokkaido seafood for lunch. Afterwards, take a stroll through Sakaimachi Shopping Street, where you can enjoy Otaru's famous glassware, kamaboko (fish cakes), music boxes, and sweets, and we hope you'll take home the nostalgic atmosphere that the city of Otaru exudes. Otaru 3-hour model itinerary

Give Otaru as a gift.

From the "Old Otaru Warehouse" overlooking the canal,
From UNGAPLUS, which brings you the "Story of Otaru" that walked alongside the Kitamae ships,
We will introduce you to "Places to visit in Otaru."

Please enjoy Otaru.

Otaru Sightseeing - Three-Hour Model Itinerary

① 11:00～
Otaru Sightseeing - Three-Hour Model Itinerary

Let's start from Otaru Station

Otaru Station, the gateway to tourism in Otaru, opened in 1903 as Hokkaido Railway's "Otaru Central Station." It was renamed "Takashima Station" and "Chuo Otaru Station" several times, and finally became Otaru Station in 1920, reflecting the name of the former Otaru Station (now Minami Otaru Station).

For more information Facility name　JR Otaru Station

address　2-22-15 Inaho, Otaru City,

phone　0134-22-0771

Business hours　Midori no Madoguchi 5:30-22:45

Closed days　None

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② 11:10-11:20
Otaru Sightseeing - Three-Hour Model Itinerary

Proceed along Otaru Station Street to the "Old Temiya Line"

The abandoned Temiya Line, a 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station, is a popular tourist spot in Otaru. It was originally opened in 1880 by American railway engineer Joseph Urry Crawford as the first railway in Hokkaido and the third in Japan, for the purpose of transporting coal, from Temiya to Sapporo.

For details Former Temiya Line
Sightseeing Spots　Former Japanese National Railways Temiya Line

Opening hours　Open all day except during the winter when there is snow.

Closed days　Open for strolling all day except during the winter when there is snow.

③ 11:30-11:50
Otaru Sightseeing - Three-Hour Model Itinerary

Continue along Ekimae-dori Street to the Otaru Canal

The Otaru Canal, a popular tourist spot known nationwide, was completed in 1923. It was not a canal dug inland, but was built by reclaiming land offshore from the coast, and is therefore notable for being gently curved rather than straight.

For more information

Sightseeing Spot　Otaru Canal

address　Minatomachi 5, Otaru City,

Opening hours　Open all year round

Closed days　Open for strolling all year round

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Take a canal cruise
Experience the Otaru Canal

The Otaru Canal Cruise is a new standard activity for Otaru tourism, allowing you to fully enjoy the area around the popular Otaru Canal. It's a short boat trip of about 40 minutes that allows you to rediscover the charm of Otaru, a city of history and romance.

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Facility name　Otaru Canal Cruise

Address　5-4 Minatomachi, Otaru City, Hokkaido

phone　0134-31-1733

Opening hours　10:30-20:00

Closed days　December 31st and January 1st (please see the official website for details)

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④ 12:00-13:00
Otaru Sightseeing - Three-Hour Model Itinerary

If you come to Otaru, try sushi at Sushi Street

Hokkaido has a unique sushi culture that is different from Edomae. As the slang term "Ezomae" suggests, there are many restaurants that use fresh seafood without preserving it in vinegar or salt.

For more information

Facility name　Otaru Sushi Street

Address　1-1-9 Hanazono, Otaru City, Hokkaido,

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Find out more about Otaru's gourmet food

⑤ 13:00-14:00
Otaru Sightseeing - Three-Hour Model Itinerary

Nostalgic streetscape
Take a stroll along Sakaimachi Shopping Street

When it comes to sightseeing in Otaru, Sakaimachi Shopping Street is the second most popular spot after the Otaru Canal. It's a place that almost everyone should visit when they come to Otaru. Sakaimachi Street is lined with nationally famous stores such as Kitaichi Glass, LeTAO, Otaru Music Box Museum, and Kamaei, and there are many shops located in historical buildings, creating a romantic, atmospheric streetscape.

For more information
Facility name　Sakaimachi Shopping Street

Address　6-11 Sakaimachi, Otaru City, Hokkaido,

phone　0134-27-1133

Opening hours　9:00-18:00

Closed days　Open everyday

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If you are returning to Otaru Station, be sure to take into account the walking time (approximately 15-20 minutes from Sakaimachi Shopping Street).

UNGAPLUS

Good luck from the shipping town of Otaru...
May the flow that has been protected without interruption be your ally and open up your luck.

During the Meiji period, Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido.
Kitamae ships flapped their pure white sails across the ocean, traveling to and from Honshu and bringing many goods and cultures to this area.

UNGAPLUS delivers original products that incorporate the history and culture of Otaru, as well as high-quality products from the ports of call of the Kitamae ships, from the former Otaru Main Warehouse, the first commercial warehouse in Hokkaido, built by Kitamae ship owners Nishide Magozaemon and Nishitani Shohachi.

The story of Otaru, which has walked alongside the Kitamae ships, can be heard from this place.

We are looking forward to your visit and have a wide selection of original items that are only available here and make great souvenirs.

Click here for details on "UNGAPLUS" Store name　UNGAPLUS

address　2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru

phone　0134-65-8150

Opening hours　10:00~18:00

Closed days　Open everyday

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