More Cherry Blossoms and Tengu Mountain!

If photos of cherry blossoms from the previous post weren't enough, here are links to more!

They're sorted by date so you can see them from when they were blossoms to their peak bloom.

May 1
  Cherry Blossoms  (Suitengu Shrine ) (Hanazono Bridge ) (Hanazonoginza Shopping Street  )　 
  Cherry Blossoms  (Otaru Police Station )　
  Cherry Blossoms (Former Temiya Railway )

May 2 
  Cherry Blossoms (Tenjoji Temple )  
  Cherry Blossoms (Minami Otaru Station )

May 3 
  Cherry Blossoms (Temiya Botanical Garden )  
  Cherry Blossoms (Canal Park )
  Cherry Blossoms  (Canal Plaza  )  (Nidan Park ) (Mangiare Takinami ) 

May 4
  Cherry Blossoms (Suitengu Shrine  ) (Hanazono Bridge ) (Hanazonoginza Shopping Street )
  Cherry Blossoms (Mangiare Takinami ) (Nidan Park )
  Cherry Blossoms (Otaru Musuem )
  Cherry Blossom  (Temiya Park )

May 5
  Cherry Blossoms  (Tenjoji Temple )   
  Cherry Blossoms  (Minami Otaru Station )
  Cherry Blossoms (Sumiyoshi Shrine )

May 6
  Cherry Blossoms (Along Otaru Station, Funamizaka Street )

May 7
  Cherry Blossoms (Nagahashi Naebo Park )

May 8
  Cherry Blossoms (Jooji Temple )

May 9
  Cherry Blossoms (Park at Sunadome railroad crossing )
  Cherry Blossoms (Suitengu Shrine )

Unfortunately, most of the petals have fallen off from the above places, but the cherry tree at Tengu Mountain has just started to bloom. Because of its location, it is the last cherry tree to bloom in Otaru. This Ezo Mountain Cherry tree called Tengu Sakura by locals is adored by many, as when the blossoms are in full bloom, they form the shape of a heart.

Tengu Sakura






There even was a pile of snow still left!



When lit up at night, the enchanting sight of the Tengu Sakura is simply breathtaking!! (photo taken last year courtesy of Chuo Bus)




The view from the observatory is spectacular whether it's daytime or nighttime so be sure to include this in your trip!





Otaru Tenguyama
2-16-15 Mogami, Otaru
tel:  0134-33-7381
Operating Hours:  9:30 ～ 21:00 (Last ride up 20:48)
Roundtrip fare: Adult ￥1,140 Child ￥570

The Former Matabei Endo Residence

Every year in May, for one week only, the Former Matabei Endo Residence is open to the public free of charge. Built in 1902 during the Meiji era, this mansion combines both Japanese and Western-style architecture. It was designated as the fourth historical landmark by the City of Otaru in 1985 and received the Otaru Landscape Award in 1995.

This is a must-see if you're interested in architecture, or if you'll be in the area, stop by and take advantage of this rare opportunity as it's only open to the public for one week a year!

May 15 (Sun)  ～  May 22 (Sun)

10:00  ～ 15:00

Admission:  FREE

9-4 1 Chome, Tomioka, Otaru

小樽市富岡1丁目9番4号

Former Endo Residence - Google Map

Cherry Blossoms!

The weather has been a bit chilly but we had a few days of sunshine this past week, during which the cherry blossoms bloomed!! For those of you who couldn't enjoy them in person, here are some pics taken by our staff of various cherry blossoms from all over the city.

Temiya Park

Minami Otaru Station









Sumiyoshi Shrine









Tenjoji Temple

JR Hokkaido Train Time Table from 26th Mar, 2016

  Hello everyone ! May I have your attention, please? 

The JR Hokkaido will adjust the time table. Please check this new table for your trip.


JR Hokkaido Train Time Table from 26th Mar, 2016

Maintenance of Tengu Mountain Ropeway in 2016

   Hello everyone !

   Our favorite Tengu Mountain Ropeway will have a maintenance from 28th March to 8th April. And then we will see the business of spring and summer come round on 9th April. .

  I am sorry that it will cause you inconvenience to see the night view. Please look forward to enjoying Tengu Mountain Ropeway in this spring.
  Waiting for your coming.