Location: Otaru
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10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Otaru That You Shouldn't Miss
Top right: The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum
Middle right 1: - Glass Works in Otaru
Middle right 2: - Temiya old railway line
Restaurants in Otaru
1. Tomioka Catholic Church
2. Otaru Art Base
3. Otaru Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By ambamb8 - Hong Kong, China
Given Otaru is a very small city in Hokkaido, it's unrealistic to expect a very cool aquarium. Frankly, having its own aquarium is already amazing. The closest encounter one can get:- - winter in snow, penguins walking next to you. - dolphin show with dolphin only 3m away. - touching the octopus and "sucks" by it. Great fun day for kids and parents.
4. Otaru Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 140 reviews
5. Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By PeterCosby_Leicester - Leicester, United Kingdom
Totally weird to expect that a visit to an old bank would be interesting.... but is was. The museum is situated in the old bank of Japan bank . Much of the display is in Japanese but there was an English video that lasted about 15 mins on the history of banking in Japan, the move from feudal money to the gold standard and a useful information on what banks do to regulate inflation/ deflation etc all of which are topical issues. Large solid building and you can go into the old vaults and view a variety of historic notes etc. Takes about 45 minutes but it is free and more memorable than the rest of Otaru which is somewhat brash and touristy. But I’m a 58 year Dad and less impressed by glittering glass, trinkets and ice cream!
6. Otaru Orgel Museum Main Building
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 706 reviews
Reviewed By 936carmd - Toronto, Canada
There are so many music boxes for you to choose. Different price range. Its amazing to see so many music boxes.
7. Nantaru Market
8. Former Nippon Yusen Kaisha Otaru Branch
9. Shin Nihonkai Ferry from/to Otaru Port
10. Sankaku Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 522 reviews
Reviewed By AngelinaST
Japanese fish market is a must visit point ! the Sankaku market sits right next to the main train station, and offers excellent choice of fresh seafood. I love it !!! The size of the restaurants and the market is very narrow. it is not recommend to bring your carry on / luggage to go in.
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