Otaru Triangle Market
The Otaru Triangle Market, nestled between JR Otaru Station and National Route 5, is a small yet historic marketplace with origins dating back to the 1940s. It began with a few street vendors and developed as a morning market, accumulating over 60 years of history. Just a minute's walk from Otaru Station, the market is conveniently accessible and, except for New Year's Day, is open almost daily. Its reputation for affordable prices attracts a steady flow of both locals and tourists from Japan and abroad. The market's name derives from its triangular-shaped plot and roof.
There are several small restaurants and food stalls inside the market serving all kinds of seafood dishes like seafood rice bowls, sushi, and grilled fish. I especially recommend the seafood rice bowl here—it's packed with toppings, tastes great, and is reasonably priced.
