Scenery around Otaru Station

Otaru Station, one of Hokkaido's major cities, attracts many tourists, especially around the Otaru Canal. This was my first visit, and while it wasn't as urbanized as I expected, and there were quite a few tourists, it never felt crowded. Instead, it was a pleasant town where you could enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It might sound abstract, but perhaps because it blends the lingering traces of the Meiji and Taisho eras just right, many places here strongly evoke a sense of romance. I felt this city possesses the potential to significantly increase both its tourist numbers and its overall population.

Around Otaru Station