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  • Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck: A View of Ishikari Bay

    Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck: A View of Ishikari Bay

    If you are visiting Old Aoyama Villa and Otaru, you might as well drive a couple more minutes or take the bus a couple more stops to the Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck. Not only is it close, but the views are worth it! Located near the Otaru Aquarium and Shukutsu Marine Land, two of Otaru’s…

  • Old Aoyama Villa: Traditional Japanese Mansion in Otaru, Hokkaido

    Old Aoyama Villa: Traditional Japanese Mansion in Otaru, Hokkaido

    Located about an hour and a half west of Sapporo, just outside Otaru, the Old Aoyama Villa is one of Japan’s remaining traditional villas. Named for the Aoyama family, it has a second name: the Herring Palace. History The villa’s history and Otaru’s history go hand in hand. Historically, Otaru and the village of Shukutsh…

  • Otaru Canal: A Journey Through Hokkaido’s Historic Waterway

    Otaru Canal: A Journey Through Hokkaido’s Historic Waterway

    Nestled in the heart of Otaru, a charming port city on Hokkaido’s western coast, lies a testament to Japan’s industrial past and its present-day allure. Otaru Canal, once a bustling hub for shipping coal and marine products during the late 19th century, has evolved into a picturesque landmark beloved by locals and visitors alike. Today,…