Otaru, adjacent to the capital of Hokkaido, Sapporo, was a key port for import and export of goods in the early days. The relationship and nature of the two cities of Sapporo and Otaru are just like Taipei and Keelung.When Otaru’s role as a cargo port is declining, it relies on a large number of well-preserved historical buildings to transform into a sightseeing-oriented city, which is a very impressive model of transformation.
The view of the canal accompanied by the warehouse is the representative image of Otaru, which makes people surprised at the ancient trade activity place, which can be transformed into a beautiful sightseeing scene, plus many beautiful historical buildings and gardens, with glass crafts and experience activities. , As well as boat trips and aquariums, thus shaping Otaru into a beautiful harbor sightseeing impression.
The planning and preparation homework for sightseeing in Otaru is to understand Otaru's scattered bus. The three routes A, B, and C planned are the best guidelines for tourists visiting Otaru for the first time.Next, let’s introduce our Otaru day trip itinerary!
☞ Simple day trip itinerary
★ One-day Otaru Tour: Sapporo Station→JR Hokkaido→Otaru Station→Sansaku Bus→Otaru Guest House→Sansaku Bus→Exitakoji→Otaru Canal Canteen→Lunch→Sansaku Bus→Kitaichi Glass No.XNUMX Building→Sansaku Bus→Otaru Chikko Ferris wheel→Wing Bay Otaru→Outlet→JR Hokkaido→Otaru Station→Sansaku Bus→Otaru Canal→Walk→JR Hokkaido→Sapporo Station
When planning a day trip to Otaru, you actually have to make a good choice, and one of the means of transportation that you must rely on is the bus.You can choose one or two of the three sightseeing bus routes as the basis for your itinerary planning. The three sightseeing bus routes will pass through the Otaru Canal, so you will definitely not miss this attraction.
☞ Attractions sharing and route introduction
To Otaru: Sapporo→JR Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line (Sapporo Station►Otaru Station, about 50 minutes)→Otaru Station→Central Bus Noriば
Itinerary description: From Hokkaido's capital Sapporo to Otaru, you can choose to take JR Hokkaido or Chuo Bus. For tourists who usually buy a pass, the best choice is of course JR Hokkaido.
From Sapporo to Otaru by Hakodate Main Line, the journey takes about 50 minutes.After arriving at Otaru Station, everyone can stay in the station first. Not only can you admire the architecture of the station, but you can also get some sightseeing guide materials, which are all placed on the shelf and available for free.
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Aoyama Guest House: おたる Sansaku Bus (Chuo Bus one-day ticket, ￥750/person) → Sansaku Bus (C) Zhujin コース Zhujin Route (Otaru Station ► Otaru Guest House) → Otaru Guest House (Aoyama Guest House)
Itinerary description: The only best means of transportation for sightseeing in Otaru is probably by bus!When planning a sightseeing trip in Otaru, you should first study the route of the sightseeing bus. The route of the bus is almost the same as the route of the key tourist attractions, which seems to be the first time for tourists visiting Otaru.
The Otaru Sansaku bus route operated by Chuo Bus is divided into three routes: A, B, and C, which go to Chikko/Kitaichi Glass, Zhujin, and Tenguyama respectively. The ticket uses a scratch card to indicate the date of use, which is quite interesting .It should be noted that the operating hours of the scattered bus are relatively short. If the bus is missed too late, the same ticket can be used to board the general bus route.
The first stop in Otaru is the Zhujin route, which is farther away, to the Aoyama Mansion. There are many museums and gardens on this route, suitable for tourists who like nostalgic things and architecture.In addition, there are also an aquarium, amusement park and boat trips to sea. In fact, it is more exciting to have fun!
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Otaru Canal: Otaru Noble Hotel (Aoyama Guest House) → Sansaku Bus (C) Zhujin Sozutsu Route (Otaru Noble Hotel ► おたる Aquarium ► Otaru Canal Terminal) → Otaru Post Office → Otaru Otaru Otaru → Otaru Nagwangan Office → Otaru Canal Dining Hall →Asakusabashi ビアホール (lunch)
Itinerary description: After leaving the Aoyama Villa, I originally wanted to get off the bus at the Aquarium, but considering that there was only one day, so I chose to take the same route back to downtown Otaru.After getting off the bus, first go to the post office to buy special postcards. The Japan Post Office is actually a really good place to shop and cheap things.
After leaving the post office, head to the small road with a strong tourist atmosphere. There are many specialty restaurants in the alleys. Even if you don't have a meal, it is recommended to drop by. There is a tower that allows you to enjoy the Otaru Canal from a height.If you can't get to Tengu Mountain, you should go back to the top. I suggest you climb the tower and look out over the canal and warehouses.
Next, of course, the Otaru Canal represented by the image of Otaru tourism!Otaru's tourist information center is set up next to the canal. If you forget to get the information in Otaru Station, you can ask for some sightseeing information here. Next to the canal is the canal cafeteria, which is a dining place for general tourists.
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"Otaru Scenic Spots" Otaru Canal: Experience the port style of trails, canals and canteens.
Kitaichi Glass: Otaru Canal Terminal→Sansaku Bus (A)ろまんコース Kitaichi Glass Route Limited Period (Otaru Canal Terminal ► Kitaichi Glass No. XNUMX Hall)→ Kitaichi Glass No. XNUMX Building→ Kitaichi Glass Street→ Sansaku Bus( A) Myrinkos Chikko Route (Kitaichi Glass Front ► Chikuko Port) → Otaru Chikko Ferris Wheel → Wing Bay Otaru (ウイングベイ Otaru) → Outlet → Otaru Chikko Station
Itinerary description: I originally planned to take the A route bus to Chikang first, and then visit Kitaichi Glass on the return trip. However, I accidentally hit the Kitaichi Glass route during the period of the A route, so I went directly in front of the Kitaichi Glass XNUMXrd Hall in the summer. Car, first stroll around the glass craft shops on both sides of Beiyi Glass Street.
If you look carefully on the street, you can find a place to visit and make glass art on the spot, and you can even participate in a trainee experience to make glass art yourself. However, time is limited. After visiting the shops on both sides of the street, you can directly transfer to Chikang on Route A. The route goes to Otaru Chikko Port.
After getting off at Chikko, I eagerly went to the Ferris wheel to get on board, but unfortunately there was no operation, so I had to go to Wing Bay Otaru shopping mall (ウイングベイ Otaru) to go shopping.The most famous shopping mall is the Outlet store, which occupies a large area and there are not too many people shopping, so it is quite suitable for strolling around.
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Return to Sapporo: JR Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line (Otaru Chikko Station ► Sapporo Station) → Otaru Station → Sansaku Bus (A) Millines Chikko Route (Otaru Station Front ► Otaru Canal Terminal) → Otaru Canal (Night View) → Walk → JR Hokkaido Canal (Night View) Otaru Station ► Sapporo Station, about 50 minutes) → Sapporo
Itinerary description: During the visit to the shopping center in Otaru Chikko, the next night itinerary will be measured among the night view of Chikko, the night view of Tengu Mountain and the night view of Otaru Canal. The Tengu Mountain Eye does not seem to be in time, and Chikko does not seem to be lively enough. Finally, I decided to return to filming. The classic night view of Otaru Canal.
Because Chikko Wing Bay is close to JR Otaru Chikko Station, considering that the bus frequency of Chikko Route is not dense enough, I chose to take JR back to Otaru Station and then take the bus to Otaru Canal. It can be said that the photo is taken from morning to night, and then there are fewer buses in the evening. , Choose to walk slowly back to Otaru Station and take JR Hokkaido back to Sapporo.
☞ Original plan
Generally speaking, when planning the itinerary in advance, you are always very greedy and want to finish all the key attractions within time.When actually taking the itinerary, it is recommended not to try to complete all three routes in one day, otherwise it will make the itinerary too hasty and it will be difficult to appreciate the beauty of Otaru leisurely.
Looking back at the originally planned one-day itinerary, the main difference is the abandonment of the night view of Mount Tengu. Just because I have seen the night view of Mount Hakodate before, staying at the Otaru Canal to see the night view of the river is also a different flavor. It is inevitable that you will feel a little bit. It's a pity that the final conclusion is: crying from my heart, I want to visit Otaru for three days and two nights!
★小樽一日遊：JR北海道函館本線(札幌駅→小樽築港駅)→Wing Bay Otaru(摩天輪、Outlet) (札幌駅→小樽駅，約50分鐘)→中央巴士一日乘車卷(￥750/人)→散策バス(A)海濱路線(小樽駅前→小樽運河)→小樽運河周遭→午餐(小樽運河食堂，北海道小樽市港町6-5)→晚餐(壽司屋通り，出拔小路)→散策バス(C)祝津路線→小樽貴賓館→散策バス(B)天狗山路線→天狗山纜車(9:30-21:00，￥1,100/人)→JR北海道函館本線(小樽駅→札幌駅，約50分鐘)
