Culture Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Otaru is a small port city where atmospheric charm and breathtaking sceneries meet artisanal traditions and local gastronomy.
Accommodation Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Ca... Joanna Ligon Otaru, a small port city in Hokkaido Prefecture, charms in every season: spring brings cherry blossoms, summer invites breezy Otaru..
Culture Exploring Otaru Max Otaru, a picturesque port town in Hokkaido, is known for its historic canal, fresh seafood, and winter charm. It offers a perfect..
Culture Otaru Umeshu Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this much-loved..
Recommended Culture Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb Otaru Snow Light Path Festival is just a quick trip from Sapporo and offers a romantic romp through a candlelit snowscape.
Area Otaru Otaru is a beautiful little port town just one hour northwest of Sapporo. Overlooking Ishikari Bay, this port town is well known for its seafood culture, traditional canal area, glassworks,..