And just like that...it's winter!

And just like that...it's winter!!

It has been a rather warm month for us and only saw light snowfall 

since mid-November. While we were enjoying the beginning of winter 

and getting ready for the upcoming season by bringing out our winter 

coats, boots, and snow shovels, the scenery completely changed 

overnight and we were suddenly in the dead of winter!

What a difference a day makes! 

Nov. 23, 2021 (Tue)                   Nov. 24, 2021 (Wed)

7:30am                                      7:00am

   

    

  

  

Nov. 24 (Wed), taken from JR Otaru Station

 

Otaru Aquarium CLOSED Nov. 24, 2021 ~ Dec. 10, 2021

Otaru Aquarium Temporary Closure 

Please note Otaru Aquarium's 2021 regular season ended 

Nov. 23 (Tue). They are closed until Dec. 10 (Fri) and 

will reopen on Dec. 11 (Sat).

  CLOSED  

Nov. 24, 2021 (Wed) ~ Dec. 10, 2021 (Fri)

  WINTER SEASON  

Dec. 11, 2021 (Sat) ~ Feb. 23, 2022 (Wed)
Business Hours:  10:00 ~ 16:00 (last entry 15:30)

Otaru Aquarium
3-303 Shukutsu, Otaru

Tenguyama Ropeway Temporarily Closed for Maintenance (Nov. 4, 2021) - updated Nov. 18

 Tenguyama Ropeway 

Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

Please note Tenguyama Ropeway is closed temporarily 

for maintenance from November 4, 2021. 

(Opening date for their winter season has not been announced.)

◇◆   CLOSED   ◆◇

Nov. 4, 2021 ~  tbd    Dec. 4, 2021

◇◆   WINTER SEASON   ◆◇

Dec. 4, 2021 ~ Dec. 19, 2021    Open Sat & Sun

Dec. 20, 2021 ~ Mar. 21, 2022   Open everyday

Business Hours

Sat, Sun, Holidays        11:00 ~ 19:36* 

Weekdays                     15:30 ~ 19:36*

                                               *last ride up at 19:24

   SKI RESORT   

Dec. 18, 2021 ~ Mar. 21, 2022

                                            *Please note dates/times are subject to change. 

                                   Please check their website for the latest information.

OTARU TENGUYAMA

2-16-15 Mogami, Otaru

+81-134-33-7381

2021 Otaru Snow Story (Nov. 1, 2021 ～ Feb. 14, 2022)

  2021 Otaru Snow Story  

Nov. 1, 2021 (Mon) ~ Feb. 14, 2022 (Mon)

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Otaru Blue Canal

Nov. 1, 2021 (Mon) ~ Jan. 31, 2022 (Mon)

sunset ~ 10:30 pm

from Asakusa Bridge to Chuo Bridge

See the canal illuminated with 10,000 blue led lights.

                 　

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Wine Glass Tower

Nov. 1, 2021 (Mon) ~ Feb. 14, 2022 (Mon)

Canal Plaza

Local high school students carefully stack 

2,000 wine glasses to create this 3-meter tall tree.

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Glass Art Gallery 

Nov. 1, 2021 (Mon) ~ Jan. 31, 2022 (Mon)

JR Otaru Station

Glass artwork by 6 different artists/studios.

・The Glass Studio in Otaru      ・Atelier Setsu

・glass art N+                          ・Otaru il Ponte

・Image Glass         ・KIM GLASS DESIGN 

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Season's Greetings 

Nov. 1, 2021 (Mon) ~ Feb. 14, 2022 (Mon)

Canal Plaza & Yoichi Station Tourist Information Center

Write a special message to yourself, family or friends 

using this snowman postcard and mailbox 

that will arrive 1 year later. (*no postage necessary)

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Yoichi Snow Story "Amber Dreams" 

Nov. 1, 2021 (Mon) ~ Feb. 14, 2022 (Mon)

16:00 ~ 22:00 (Feb. 17:00 ~ 22:00)

JR Yoichi Station

Yoichi city welcomes you with warm amber lights, 

a color reminiscent of their famous whiskey.

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Otaru Tourism Association

Otaru Snow Story