Winter Romance in Otaru: The Days and Nights of Snow and the Canal

This winter, I took my cousin to check off the long-awaited Otaru!✨ It’s truly beautiful, like stepping into a snowy fairy tale～ 🌞 Otaru Canal Daytime: The Otaru Canal during the day is incredibly photogenic! Thick snow piles up on both sides❄️ The European-style buildings sparkle under the blue sky✨ Especially recommend the warehouse district by the canal, vintage and romantic💕 (📍Address: 5 Minatocho, Otaru, Hokkaido) 🌙 Otaru Canal Night View: Otaru after nightfall is absolutely stunning!🏮 The gas lamps lining the canal create a super dreamy atmosphere～ The snowy buildings on Denuki Koji are especially charming under the night sky! Be sure to take night shots by the canal📸 ✨ Travel Tips: 1️⃣ Arrive before noon to fully experience the canal’s day and night changes 2️⃣ Don’t forget to buy an ice cream🍦 by the canal to enjoy while strolling for the perfect vibe 3️⃣ Highly recommend staying overnight! We didn’t want to leave this time, and next time we’ll definitely spend a few more days in Otaru!🤍