Otaru

City ·🇯🇵 Japan

Population 102,652

Area 243 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.city.otaru.lg.jp

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Otaru's Essential Treasures

Otaru’s landscape is defined by its 1923 canal and the preserved stone warehouses of the Meiji and Taisho eras. This selection covers the city's maritime heritage, from the fresh seafood of Sankaku Market to the historic architecture of the Bank of Japan Museum. Highlights include the panoramic views from Mount Tengu, the intricate craftsmanship at the Music Box Museum, and the repurposed Temiya Line railway tracks.

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