Otaru Canal
Otaru, Japan
Otaru Canal is a canal in Otaru, Japan, established in 1923. Creators describe it as originally built for unloading cargo. They show restored warehouses, gas street lamps, and a promenade along the waterway.
- Type
- canal
- Location
- Otaru, Japan
- Established
- 1923
- Coordinates
- 43.19904, 141.00212
- In videos
- 2 on Travelnetic
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Tips from creators
- Creators show snow-covered footpaths along the waterway, which they describe as a picturesque winter walk. See the moment ↓
- Creators note that gas lamps along the canal are draped in winter ice. See the moment ↓
- Creators describe the canal promenade as a place for leisure walks. See the moment ↓
- Creators show street artists painting landscape sketches along the promenade. See the moment ↓
What creators show here
Originally constructed in 1923 for unloading cargo, Otaru Canal is flanked by restored stone warehouses and gas lamps draped in winter ice. Snow-covered footpaths along the waterway offer a picturesque stroll through Otaru's historic port quarter.
Otaru's historic canal is lined with converted 19th-century brick warehouses, gas street lamps, and ivy-covered stone walls. The host explores the canal promenade where street artists paint landscape sketches and visitors take leisure walks.
Tours and experiences at Otaru Canal
- Otaru Rickshaw Tourfrom $38.77 per person · 5.0★ (90 reviews)
- Duration
- varies, 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point
- Languages
- Japanese (guide)
- Includes
- Rickshaw ride; Local driver/guide
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Format
- Private tour
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Otaru Canal?
Otaru Canal is in Otaru, Japan. It is a canal. Its coordinates are about 43.19904, 141.00212.
Is Otaru Canal worth visiting?
Creators present the canal as a scenic stroll through Otaru's historic port quarter.
How long do tours of Otaru Canal take?
The tour with details shown on this page takes 30 minutes, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Otaru Canal cost?
Experiences that include Otaru Canal on Viator start from about $38.77 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Otaru Canal worth it?
Viator lists 1 experience that include Otaru Canal. The top-rated shown here, "Otaru Rickshaw Tour", has 5.0 out of 5 from 90 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
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