Yuda Onsen is known as the "White Fox Hot Spring," and the whole onsen town uses the white fox as its mascot. You can spot cute white fox statues all around the area, and in front of the station there's even an 8-meter-tall white fox named "Yutakun" welcoming visitors. It really leaves an impression.
There are footbaths everywhere, so it's super relaxing to stroll around and take your time!
Yuda Onsen | Review by 周黛西
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Otaru Sakaimachi Dori Shopping Street
Located just one street away from the main thoroughfare facing the Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi-dori flourished during the Meiji and early Showa periods, becoming Otaru's main street.
Otaru’s shopping street has more than just famous sweets and souvenir shops like LeTAO, Rokkatei, and Kitakaro. There are also glass shops and music box stores where you can really feel the art and culture.
Walking around the streets of Otaru and checking out all the well-known shops, you’re bound to come across a souvenir or keepsake you’ll fall in love with at first sight.
Since it was a holiday, there was a long line at the kerosene lamp café, so I took a photo by the sign as a little souvenir of my visit. -
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Otaru Canal
Otaru Port, which developed as a gateway for Hokkaido's settlement, saw an increasing volume of cargo over the years. To streamline its transportation, the "Otaru Canal" was completed in 1923 (Taisho 12). The canal, created by reclaiming the offshore coast, is characterized by its gentle curves rather than a straight line.
The Otaru Canal flows gently, like an old man slowly telling stories of its once lively and prosperous past. The stone warehouses lining both banks stand as witnesses to those abundant, thriving days.
Standing on the stone bridge, watching the calm water and the crowds of visitors, it feels as if everyone is traveling through time together and experiencing the glory of that era. -
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Otaru Aquarium
About 20 minutes by bus or sightseeing boat from JR Otaru Station, the aquarium showcases approximately 250 species and 5,000 marine organisms, primarily from Hokkaido and polar regions.
When you visit Otaru Aquarium, you can buy a ticket and head inside to explore. In addition to the many displays of marine life, there’s also a dolphin show. After watching the dolphins’ clever performance, you can walk over to the seaside park. With the clear sky and the deep blue Sea of Japan, it feels incredibly refreshing.
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