When the weather’s nice, the reflections on the water are really beautiful.
If you’re taking photos, try a few different angles.
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When the weather’s nice, the reflections on the water are really beautiful.
If you’re taking photos, try a few different angles.


Walking along the canal really makes you slow down and relax.
It’s one of the classic Hokkaido spots — if you skip it, it feels like you’re missing something.


Otaru Canal is definitely a landmark in Otaru, Hokkaido. It has a great atmosphere both during the day and at night.
The Otaru Canal is lined with stone warehouses and beautiful street lamps, giving it a nostalgic and romantic vibe. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants where you can relax and enjoy a coffee or some local food.
Walking along the canal feels totally different during the day and at night. Especially in the evening, when the warehouses light up, the whole place turns really romantic!
Starting from Otaru Canal, there are lots of great eats nearby like Otaru Canal Shokudo and Masazushi, plus plenty of other local food spots. You can also try a rickshaw ride or a canal cruise if you want. Really awesome place to visit!
You definitely have to check out Sakaimachi Street, the liveliest shopping street in Otaru! ❤️