Traveling to Hokkaido at the beginning of summer is the most comfortable thing. At that time, the daytime temperature in Otaru was about 25 degrees, and the surface of the canal was calm and waveless, like a mirror of water. Like us, we wandered around the streets of Otaru at will. , Is my own favorite way of traveling.
◎ The clear sound of glassware passing through Kitaichi Glass Museum and Sakai Town evokes the terrible desire for all purchases!
Let’s first sort out the origin of Kitaichi Glass Museum. In the Meiji era, Otaru business giant Kimura Enkichi built a large warehouse to store his seafood products. It has been more than 120 years away and has been listed as a historical building in Otaru. In 1983, a glass craft chain store " Kitaichi Whistle bought this warehouse and converted the interior into a specialty store, so it became one of the attractions that tourists like to visit when they come to visit Otaru.The Kitaichi Glass Museum has Japanese, Western, and rural areas, as well as Kitaichi Hall where you can taste delicious food.
There are many merchants on Sakaimachi Street selling all kinds of glass products, from glass art, glasses, vases, accessories and jewelry, glass frames, jewelry boxes, etc., to retro kerosene lamps, animal decorations, and tableware. All are easy to shop and buy. If you are staying in a homestay, don't miss the king crab and long-leg crab seafood sold on the street. Take it back to the accommodation area to cook yourself. It is definitely the highest enjoyment of life!
▲ Many shops in Otaru city display such small items, which are very suitable for taking back to Taiwan to send family and friends groups.
▲ A small zoo.
▲ A cup of delicious and fragrant ice cream at the request of Mr.!
▲ Crab biscuits are delicious and well received by friends and relatives!
▲ Ha~ This corn should be quite delicious, but the price... let's hold back it!
▲Want to know who have all-you-can-eat king crabs?Buy one and cook it at home for more freshness!
▲ There are many specialty shops on the road, where you can stroll around.
▲ The glassware in this room has a good texture, but it was not allowed to start at that time~ (weeping)
▲ In fact, the title is "No," the seasoning bottle dripping on the bottle. (laugh)
▲ A view of Beiyi Hall, next to the coffee shop, accompanied by a soft voice.
◎ The Otaru Chikko Ferris Wheel is now out of service, but unfortunately it is not possible to see the downtown area of Otaru.
We happily follow the Otaru Chikko Ferris wheel introduced in the travel book. It is about 10 minutes away from JR Otaru Chikko Station. You can also choose to take a tram or bus to the large shopping mall "Wing Bay Otaru" in Chikko. When I arrived at the Ferris wheel, it was just... I didn’t expect it to be retired. I had to go shopping in Wing Bay Otaru after taking pictures of its appearance. I suggest that there is no need to arrange additional attractions here. It is more interesting to spend time in the Otaru Glass Workshop.
◎ The Otaru Canal, reflecting the warehouses and lights.
In the past, I used to see friends writing articles and sharing the Otaru Canal with poisonous photos. Whether it was summer evenings or winter snow scenes, it was difficult to have the opportunity to visit the scene to see how beautiful it was. I didn’t question the beauty of the Otaru Canal, but only looked at the photos. Happily sigh... "I want to go~", finally!I received an invitation from the Japan Tourism Agency to visit Hokkaido, which made me very excited to plan my itinerary, and felt like my dream came true.
Let me first talk about the origin of the Otaru Canal. In the early years, commercial and trade exchanges outside the country. In the early years, if you want to carry goods from the port into the inland, and then provide trade, you have to rely on the Otaru Canal. Therefore, Otaru was once listed as the financial and economic center of Hokkaido. "Wall Street" was very prosperous until World War II. However, after the war, the Otaru Canal lost its commercial function and was abandoned. At that time, part of the canal flat was used as a road, and only the current river landscape is left for people to watch.
The Otaru Canal is the favorite of many photography enthusiasts. When you come here to take pictures, remember to bring a tripod. The waves on the river are shining with lights, which is the most beautiful scenery.
▲ A reminder, don’t forget to sunscreen because the temperature is too comfortable!
▲ The evening was calm and windless, and the warehouse group was very beautiful by the Yinghe River.
▲ You can also take a boat and take a circle to see the surrounding scenery.
▲ The kerosene lamps are lit one by one, bringing the prelude to the night of the Otaru Canal.
▲ The sapphire blue river is a color that makes people fascinated.
▲ I plan to visit again next year, hoping to take pictures of the winter snow scene. (make a fist)
◎ Kitaichi Glass Museum
– Address: 7-26, Sakaicho, Otaru City, Hokkaido
– Tel: 0134-33-1993
– Business hours: 08:45~18:00
- Transportation:
・It takes about 10 minutes to walk from JR "Minami Otaru" Station.
・It takes about 20 minutes to walk to JR "Otaru" station.
◎ Otaru Canal
– Address: 1-chome, Ikinai, Otaru City, Hokkaido
-Transportation: It takes about 8 minutes on foot from JR "Otaru" Station.
◎ ウイングベイ Otaru. Wing Bay Otaru Shopping Center
– Address: 〒047-0008 Chikko 11, Otaru City, Hokkaido
– Phone: 81 134-21-5000
-Official website:http://www.wingbay-otaru.co.jp/
