🗺️ Otaru Sakaimachi Street Shopping District

Sakaimachi Street, located just one street away from the main road facing the Otaru Canal, flourished from the Meiji era to the early Showa era, becoming a major street in Otaru. Stretching approximately 1,300 meters from the Fairy Tale Intersection to the Bank of Japan Street, this shopping street still retains many stone Western-style houses and warehouses built during that time, allowing visitors to enjoy walking and shopping in a nostalgic atmosphere. On this charming retro shopping street, local businesses are a highlight, including the nationally renowned Western-style confectionery store "Otaru Western Confectionery LeTAO" and "KAMA Sakae," famous for its fish cake products like bread rolls. There are also a variety of delicious foods, such as sushi restaurants and seafood don shops using fresh seafood unique to Hokkaido, as well as cafes and bars. Gift shops and general merchandise stores of all kinds are also available. Craft stores offer experience courses in glassblowing, making glass beads, and creating music boxes, making them perfect as travel souvenirs.

About a 5-minute walk from the Otaru Canal, there is a bustling shopping street. It features a variety of shops, including restaurants, souvenir stores, and general goods shops. This area thrived from the Meiji to early Showa period, becoming a main street in Otaru. The retro buildings have been transformed into shops, allowing visitors to enjoy a nostalgic stroll along the street.