Otaru

On Sunday, we took the train (from Sapporo) to Otaru. To give you a better idea:

Otaru is a popular tourist destination. The city's most famous landmark is the Otaru Canal, which is featured on many of the postcards in Otaru's souvenir shops.

Otaru is also known for its arts & crafts and glass industries. In the town, there are tons of glass shops where you can buy beautiful bowls, cups, etc.

A woman working with glass

Here's a more historical landmark: the Temiya line, which was originally constructed as a part of the Horonai Railway, the first railway in Hokkaido.

And all of Hokkaido is known for its fresh seafood, so you can find many markets selling seafood in Otaru.

Grilled scallops: they were the most delicious scallops I've ever tasted in my life! : D

After visiting Otaru, we took the train to Mori, where Kim lives and where we'll be staying for the next week. And for supper that night, we had miso ramen, which is a staple in Hokkaido.

miso ramen