Introducing Otaru
Escape from Sapporo to Otaru for a weekend, a day or even an afternoon. Famous now as a tourist spot and for its music boxes, it has a rich, interesting history. Building buffs will love the old warehouses and the beautiful canal district. It played an important part in the herring industry, was a terminal station for Hokkaidō‘s first railroad and was also a literary hotspot.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Hokkaido in August
by Glenski 01 June 2011
Do a search on the many posts I have made related to sights in Hokkaido. Late August is just past the prime time for lavender fields…
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RE: ONCE AGAIN I NEED HELP ( BIS )
by Glenski 02 March 2011
Hokkaido railway site. http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html Hokkaido Navi http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/ Ferries http:…
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ONCE AGAIN I NEED HELP ( BIS )
by ambarina 01 March 2011
HOKKAIDO TOUR From Abashiri, we would like to visit the following: - Notsuke Bay (I believe it’s nearby Abashiri), a …
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