Otaru, the city of love letters

Otaru, the city of love letters 小樽 | Otaru [@otaru.hokkaido.japan] ⠀ The city of love letters, the hometown of Mr. Sushi King ⠀ Many people visit Otaru as a must-visit course when traveling to Sapporo, but not many people know that Otaru, along with Hakodate, was one of the pioneer cities of Hokkaido. ⠀ It is a place with a long history and a unique sensibility. ⠀ It is diverse, from romantic spots like the Otaru Canal, Orgeldoh, and Tenguyama Ropeway to Masazushi, which inspired Daisuke Terasawa to serialize Mr. Sushi King. ⠀ Usually, many people visit as a day trip, but it is also recommended to stay overnight at a hotel with a view of the canal! ⠀ ＼ ⠀ 📍 Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan • About 1 hour from Sapporo Station by Hakodate Main Line ⠀ ✔️ Otaru Snow Light Path Festival held during Sapporo Snow Festival ✔️ Tenguyama may be closed depending on weather conditions (You can get information about operation from the website or the bus driver / Live streaming on YouTube) ✔️ Recommended course to get off at Minami Otaru Station and walk to the canal #JapanTravel #SapporoTravel #OtaruTravel