Otaru Canal

Otaru Canal (小樽運河, Otaru Unga) was used to transport goods to warehouses along the canal long ago. The canal became obsolete when new docking facilities allowed direct unloading of larger vessels. Part of the canal was restored in the 1980s instead of being filled in. The warehouses were turned into museums, shops and restaurants.

It's a nice place for a walk and you can sometimes see artists painting here. It looks really nice at night time when the old fashioned gas lamps are lit and provide a romantic atmosphere. You can also see the Snow Light Path Festival here during the winter.

GPS: 43.20001399022171, 141.00154040496977 (Google Maps)

Access: Bus - 65 minutes from Sapporo Station

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Ajidokoro Takeda (Sankaku Market Otaru)

Otaru Kihinkan

Sunny Side Up Sea Kayaking & Ocean Adventures

Maccarina Restaurant

Otaru Ushio Festival - Ushio Matsuri

Asarigawa Onsen Winter Resort

Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu

COTARU Rental Bikes & Dining Cafe

Green Farm Cafe Niseko

T-Niseko

Rodeo Drive

Niseko Gelato

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Asarigawa Hot Spring Auto Camping Ground

Setsu Getsu Karo Cafe + Campsite

Zenibako Grace

Mishima San's Garden, Kutchan, Niseko

Narukami Falls

Sushi Hanayoshi Niseko

HEPP, Hokkaido Eco Village, Yoichi

Kiroro Resort

Paintball Field Niseko

Otaru Yabuhan Soba, an Authentic Family Run Restaurant