Otaru Denuki Koji and Otaru Canal in the evening

29 August 2023 After a long drive from Akan Mashu National Park with stopovers at Obihiro and Hill of the Buddha, we arrived at Otaru in the evening. Otaru is a port city that lies just 30 minutes north of Sapporo and is one of the most well-known sightseeing spots in Hokkaido. Being a port city, Otaru serves some of the freshest seafood in Hokkaido. In addition, Otaru is famous for its glass products,...

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Our Breakfast at the Sankaku Market in Otaru

29 and 30 August 2023 On both mornings of my stay in Otaru, we had breakfast at the Sankaku Market (三角市場). Why? Sankaku Market is one of the few places in Otaru that opens early for breakfast. There are not many options for breakfast unless you fancy fast food joints like MOS Burger, Burger King, McDonald’s or Sukiya, the local fast food restaurant chain. Sankaku Market is a great place to get...

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Explore Cape Kamui and Shakotan Coast from Otaru by car

30 August 2023 After a hearty breakfast of delicious freshly cooked crabs at the Sankaku Market, we started out from Otaru towards the Shakotan Peninsula in our rental car. The plan for the day was to tour the beautiful coastline of the Shakotan Peninsula that is located on the north-western side of Otaru. The famous sightseeing spots at the gorgeous Shakotan Peninsula and its beautiful blue seascapes...

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