Otaru Snow Story 2016~2017

OTARU SNOW STORY

Nov. 12, 2016 (Sat) ~ Feb. 12, 2017 (Sun)

Special Events include:

 Otaru Blue Canal 

November 12, 2016 (Saturday) ~ January 31, 2017 (Tuesday)

sunset ~ 10:30 pm

For two and a half months, approximately 10,000 brilliant blue LED lights will illuminate the Otaru canal, making the picturesque dreamy winter wonderland even more spectacular.

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 Otaru Snow Story Opening & 
Lighting Ceremony 

November 12, 2016 (Saturday)  
4:30 pm ~

Otaru Canal Asakusa Bridge

                  

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Wine Glass Tower

November 12, 2016 (Sat) ~ February 12, 2017 (Sun)

Canal Plaza

Otaru citizens come together to create a 3-meter tall tower 

using approximately 2,200 wine glasses. 

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

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Candle Bar

November 12, 2016 (Saturday) ~ December 24, 2016 (Saturday)

Every Friday & Saturday 6:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm
Canal Plaza

Lights inside the Canal Plaza will be dimmed and instead lit up by glimmering candlelight. Stop by and warm up with drinks featuring locally made spirits and liqueur. 

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Ukidama (Glass Float) Tree

November 12, 2016 (Saturday) ~ January 31, 2017 (Tuesday)

4:00 pm ~ 12:00 am

Canal Plaza

Two hundred ukidamas, or glass floats, are used to create this illuminated tree. Make sure to stop by and take pictures to remember your trip to Otaru.  

                                                                  

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Blue Tengu Sakura 

November 19, 2016 (Saturday) ~ January 31, 2017 (Tuesday)

4:00 pm ~ 12:00 am

Mt. Tengu

The Tengu Sakura atop Mt. Tengu will also be illuminated in blue, creating a magical and bewitching view. 

                

Otaru Tourism Association
http://www.otarusnowstory.com/

Canal Plaza Year-End Business Hours

＼  N O T I C E  ／

Please note the following changes for the Canal Plaza and Souvenir Shop business hours during the Otaru Snow Story, Snow Light Path Festival and New Year's holiday. 

Dates not listed below are subject to 
regular business hours:  9:00 am to 6:00 pm

◇◆◇　Canal Plaza and Souvenir Shop　◇◆◇

< NOVEMBER >

         9:00 am ～ 7:00 pm       

                                                    12  (Saturday)

                                              18  (Friday)

                                              19  (Saturday)

                                              22  (Tuesday)

                                              25  (Friday)

                                              26  (Saturday)

< DECEMBER >

         9:00 am ～ 7:00 pm       

                                                2  (Friday)

                                                3  (Saturday)

                                                9  (Friday)

                                              10  (Saturday)

                                              16  (Friday)

                                              17  (Saturday)

　 　9:00 am ～ 8:00 pm   　

                                                    22  (Thursday)

                                              23  (Friday)

                                              24  (Saturday)

         9:00 am ～ 7:00 pm       

                                                    25  (Sunday)

                                              26  (Monday)

                                              27  (Tuesday)

                                              28  (Wednesday)

                                              29  (Thursday)

                                              30  (Friday)

         9:00 am ～ 5:00 pm       

                                                   31  (Saturday)

< JANUARY >

       10:00 am ～ 6:00 pm       

                                                     1 (Sunday)        

         9:00 am ～ 7:00 pm       

                                                     7 (Saturday)

                                               8 (Sunday)

                                             14 (Saturday)

                                             21 (Saturday)

                                             28 (Saturday)

< FEBRUARY >

 SNOW LIGHT PATH FESTIVAL 

　 　9:00 am ～ 9:00 pm   　　

　3 (Friday) ～ 12 (Sunday)

Otaru Tourism Association・Yoichi Tourism Association

http://www.otarusnowstory.com/

Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway - Notice of Temporary Closure for Maintenance

Before heading into the winter ski season, Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway will be closed for maintenance from Friday, November 4 to Friday, November 18.

◇◆  Summer Season  ◆◇

Until November 3 (Thursday)

◇◆ CLOSED for Maintenance ◆◇

November 4 (Friday) ～ November 18 (Friday)

◇◆ Winter Season ◆◇

November 19, 2016 (Sat) ～ March 26, 2017 (Sun)

◇◆ Operating Hours ◆◇

9:00～21:00 

(9:30～21:00 during November 19 to December 9)

◇◆ Fare ◆◇

Round-Trip    Adult  1,140 yen　Child  570 yen

◇◆ Restaurant & Gift Shop Business Hours ◆◇

  　Gift Shop  　 9:15 ～ 20:45 （9:30 ～ 20:45 until Dec. 9）
Drinks     　10:30 ～ 20:45 （last order/last call 20:20）
Dining      　11:30 ～ 20:45 （last order/last call 19:30）

◇◆ Ski Resort ◆◇

Projected Opening Date     December 10 (Saturday) 

◇◆ Contact ◆◇

Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway　☎ 0134-33-7381

Canal Plaza Tourist Information Center - Extended Hours for July and August

Please see below for the Canal Plaza Tourist Information Center extended hours for July and August.

Extended Hours

July 1 (Friday) ～ July 28 (Thursday)

August 1 (Monday) ～ August 31 (Wednesday)

9:00 am ～ 8:00 pm

  Ushio Festival 

July 29 (Friday) ～ July 31 (Sunday)

9:00 am ～ 10:00 pm

International Information Center

Souvenir Shop

2016 Chinese Peony and Tree Peony Festival

The 2016 Chinese Peony and Tree Peony Festival will be held at the Otaru Kihinkan (The Old Aoyama Villa).  Designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the City of Otaru, it was built by the Aoyama family who were one of three herring fishing tycoons during the Taisho era. The total construction fee for this luxurious villa equivalent in today's money is 3 billion yen (roughly 27 million US dollars). 　Approximately 700 Peony buds bloom throughout the garden in this extravagant villa, making for a stunning sight.

2016 Chinese Peony and Tree Peony Festival

Otaru Kihinkan / Old Aoyama Villa

63 3 Chome, Shukutsu, Otaru, 047-0047 (Google Map)

Tel: 0134-24-0024

May 25 (Wed) ～ July 7 (Thur.) 

9:00 ～ 17:00 (*last admission 16:30)

Restaurant Last Order 16:00

*If you come wearing a Kimono during the festival, 

admission to the Old Aoyama Villa is free!

Events calendar

June 4 (Sat.)  11:30～, 13:30～
     Takashima Echigo Bon Odori (Japanese Bon Dance)

June 11 (Sat.)  11:30～, 13:30～
     Taiko "Kokyo" (Japanese drums)

June 11 (Sat.) & 25 (Sat.) 11:00 ～ 15:00
     Senchado "Goyokai" Teichaseki (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
     Complimentary at the Old Aoyama Villa



Free Parking (30 spaces)

Access by city bus from the Otaru Bus Terminal (in front of Otaru train station)

 Gate 3 - #10 bus for the Otaru Aquarium
 Get off at the "Otaru Kihinkan" bus stop
 first bus at 9:50, then every hour after at :50 (10:50, 11:50, 12:50, etc.)

OR

 Gate 3 - #11 for the Otaru Aquarium
 Get off at the "Shukutsu 3 Chome" stop, about a 5 minute walk to the Kihinkan
 first bus at 8:40, then every hour after at :10 and :40 (9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40,etc.)