[2025 Otaru Attraction] Travel Guide for Otaru Art Base (Updated Apr)

#HokkaidoTravel 🎨 Otaru Art Village is located in Otaru City, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a unique place that combines art, culture and history. It houses several historic buildings and is part of the Otaru Art Base. 🙌🏻 💞Recommended reasons: 🌟 Museum x4 This art village has four museums: The Stained Glass Museum, the Old Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch, the Nitori Art Museum and the House of Western Art. Three museums are grouped around an open green space and courtyard, while the fourth is located next to a canal. ✨ 🌟 One-ticket pass With just one ticket worth ¥2900, you can enter all four museums and fully experience the artistic charm of Otaru. ✨ #Historic Sites #Check-in #Global Travel #Sapporo Attractions #Hokkaido #Otaru #100 Ways to Travel #October Destinations 2024

#GlobalTravel Come to Otaru Art Village, one of the most attractive literary secrets in the area! In this stained glass gallery located in the old Gaoqiao Warehouse, you will encounter British church stained glass windows from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, art treasures that have stood for hundreds of years and are full of historical stories. Imagine that these glasses originally adorned the windows of Britain's stately churches, witnessing the prosperity of the Victorian era and the changes after World War I. As time went by, many churches in Britain were unfortunately destroyed, but these beautiful stained glass windows were miraculously preserved and eventually came to Otaru, Japan. Walking into this museum, the sunlight shines on the walls through the stained glass, and the biblical stories unfold vividly in the light and shadow. Each piece of glass tells a touching story. This is not only a display of Western art, but also a fusion of the unique culture of Otaru Port. Walking quietly in this space is like stepping into the long river of history. Whether you are an art lover or a travel expert, you will be completely attracted by the atmosphere here. To visit this fairytale place, please take the JR to Otaru Station, which is a 10-minute walk or a 3-minute taxi ride away. The museum is open from 9:30am to 5:00pm (May to October) and from 10:00am to 4:00pm (November to April). Don’t forget to enter 30 minutes early! Whether you are alone or with friends, this is definitely an art paradise that will make you linger. Plan your trip now, the magic of stained glass is waiting for you! Otaru Art Village Stained Glass Museum 〒047-0031 1-2-17 Ironai, Otaru City, Hokkaido Get off at JR "Otaru" station and walk for 10 minutes (3 minutes by taxi) or take a bus and get off at "Otaru Art Village" station 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (May to October) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (November to April) *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing

This is a place where you can see a row of impressive stained glass! I've also summarized the points to conquer, so please read to the end 🫶 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 📍Otaru Art Village 　Stained Glass Museum 🗓️Wednesdays closed/For details, please visit the official website 🕐10:00 - 16:00 Open until 18:30 in summer (July and August) 💰Adults 700 yen/University students 500 yen/Free for elementary school students and younger 🚃About 13 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station 🚗About 1 hour from Sapporo ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ The museum, lined with breathtaking stained glass, is truly awe-inspiring...! It's also just a short walk from the Otaru Canal, so I highly recommend visiting both places together 🤍 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 🗣️Points to remember ˎˊ˗ Inside the museum... ☑︎ Flash photography ☑︎ Videography ☑︎ Selfie stick photography are prohibited 🈲⚠️ But taking photos without a flash is OK 🙆♀️ I tried my best to take some photos too!! ! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Please try taking some great photos 🫶🤍 #SapporoTourism #Otaru #ArtMuseum

#HokkaidoTourism #CoupleTrip #Japan #SummerShortTrip #Hokkaido #OtaruTourism #Otaru 1-3-1 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031 Inside the Otaru Art Village in Otaru, Hokkaido, there is the Stained Glass Museum, which exhibits many stained glass pieces. The works housed in the Stained Glass Museum are stained glass pieces that were produced in England from the late 19th century to the early 20th century and actually decorated church windows. The images and text on the stained glass are said to condense the history of England, from the glorious era under Queen Victoria to the Edwardian era and on to the First World War. 🇬🇧✨ It's a romantic space perfect for an adult date☺️ Please escape the summer heat and enjoy the cool stained glass🎶

Otaru's romantic charm comes not only from the must-visit canal but also from the Western-style historic buildings scattered throughout its streets and alleys, earning it the nickname 'Wall Street of the North.' As one of the earliest developed and most prosperous ports in Hokkaido, Otaru has had numerous banks and financial institutions since its development period, most of which adopted Western architecture of the time, exuding a historical charm. These include the former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch, the Stained Glass Museum (formerly Takahashi Warehouse), and the Nitori Museum of Art (formerly Hokkaido Takushoku Bank Otaru Branch). These buildings are very close to each other, making it easy to explore them on foot, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Especially noteworthy is the small cafe inside the Stained Glass Museum, which not only displays some artworks but is also a great place to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea after a tiring walk, leisurely soaking in the historical atmosphere of the afternoon!

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent I went on a 4-night, 5-day trip during the snow festival in early February. It snowed a lot, so I got to see the beautiful snow to my heart's content. The snow wasn't dirty and was really pretty. But it wasn't as cold as I thought. On the first day, I ate butter ramen at the famous Harukaramensu in the ramen alley in downtown Sapporo. On the second day, I went on a day tour to Biei. On the third day, I originally planned to see drift ice, but I changed my plan and went to Otaru. I also bought a music box and LeTAO cheesecake in Otaru. On the fourth day, I went to Noboribetsu and stopped by the sulfur hot spring and bear ranch that day. On the fifth day, I visited the Sapporo Beer Museum and returned home. It was the best trip I've ever been to Japan, and I'll definitely see the drift ice next time. Don't forget to bring a hot pack and wear winter shoes. Each hotel rents out umbrellas, so you don't have to bring one.

📍Keywords: Recommended star 4, commercial town, suitable for walking, and excellent scenery along the JR route. 💮Accommodation and transportation: Otaru is suitable for one or half a day, but the accommodation price is relatively high, not as good as Sapporo, which can be reached in half an hour by JR. 💮Recommended route: 1. Don’t play with your phone from Sapporo to Otaru, there are beautiful scenery along the way, and the train is by the sea! The Sankaku Market is on the left side when you exit the station. If you haven’t been to Hakodate, you can come here to visit! 2. Go downhill to the port and walk for 10 minutes to the Otaru Canal. You can go to letao for dessert first, and the museum is next door [there are many letao stores, including the airport, so you don’t need to buy too much] 3. The canal is the check-in point and the most crowded place. It is good both during the day and at night, but the canal is actually very small and can be walked in less than 300 meters. 4. After that, you can walk to the Music Box Museum. There are food and shopping along the way, and there are many glass shops that are worth visiting. 💮Food recommendation: letao is a specialty of Otaru. The way Japanese desserts are made makes you want to buy them! ! Other seafood rice dishes are not as cost-effective as those in Hakodate, but you can still try them, generally 2000-4000 yen. 💮Museum recommendations: 1 Otaru Canal Museum [300 yen] Learn about the history of the canal 2 Financial Japanese Yen Museum Free, learn about the history of the Japanese yen, and experience the weight of 100 million yen with your own hands! Finally, a picture is provided which is the recommended walking route. If you are playing for half a day, it is recommended to walk to the Music Box Museum and then turn back!

#getgoing2025 The Otaru Art Village, which opened in July 2016, is a facility that combines history and art. The facility consists of 3 museums and 4 important cultural properties. The museums have "Stained Glass Museum", "Nitori Museum" and "Western Museum", each of which exhibits works on different themes. You can enjoy a wide variety of works of art, such as modern and contemporary Japanese paintings and glass crafts made from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. In addition, the "Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch", an important cultural property, is a Renaissance-style building, and you can visit safes and conference rooms that give you a sense of history.

#August Good Places 2024 The Museum of Western Art in Otaru is very easy to access right next to the Otaru Canal The general entrance fee for admission is 800 yen and there are different packages for one price to walk through several art galleries Because of limited time, I purely visited the free area this time. But the insight inside is really beautiful, every glass flower window is very characteristic, and there is also a rest area inside, the sitting position and table are stools left over from the old church. Although it is a free area, it is enough if you just want to get a feel for the old Western art

📍Otaru, Hokkaido 1️⃣ Otaru Canal 📍 Otaru Canal, Minatomachi 5, Otaru, Hokkaido When you think of Otaru, you think of the Otaru Canal! It was cloudy, but I was happy to see this view✨ 2️⃣ Former Temiya Line Site 📍 1-15-14 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido Walking on the tracks was fun! I also took some cool photos, so please look forward to my next post🫶 3️⃣ Otaru Triangle Market, Market Restaurant Ajidokoro Takeda 📍 3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido I got a great deal on salmon, salmon roe, and crab rice bowls!! It was really delicious 🤤 4️⃣Otaru Art Village Stained Glass Museum 📍 1-3-1 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido There were stained glass of various designs and it was sparkling and beautiful 😍 5️⃣Otaru Candle Workshop 📍 1-27 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido Making candles was fun 🫶 There were also aroma candles that smelled nice, and it was a cute and happy space!! ! 6️⃣Otaru Pudding Specialty Shop Andelis (Suminoe Founding Main Store) 📍 1-5-1 Suminoe, Otaru, Hokkaido I ate the pudding daifuku on the spot and bought some pudding as a souvenir 🍮 It was delicious with lots of vanilla beans! 🕳Manhole card (Waterworks Bureau Head Office) 📍 2-11-15 Hanazono, Otaru, Hokkaido The Otaru City manhole card features the Otaru Canal design👀 #Hokkaido #Hokkaido trip #Hokkaido tourism #Otaru #Otaru city #Otaru tourism #Otaru gourmet #Otaru lunch #Otaru trip #Otaru canal #Temiya Line site #Otaru triangular market #Market restaurant Ajidokoro Takeda #Seafood bowl #Otaru Art Village #Stained glass museum #Otaru candle workshop #Otaru pudding specialty shop Andelis #Andelis #0 yen trip

🌸Otaru Art Village consists of four art galleries: Nitori Art Museum, Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch, and Former Takahashi Warehouse. The pass costs only 2,900 yen and allows you to visit three art museums next to each other. It doesn't take too long and is recommended! 🌸You are not allowed to take photos inside the exhibitions at the Nitori Art Museum, but there are free Chinese guide machines available in all four museums. I don’t know why the one I used didn’t make any sound. 🏦 The interior of the bank retains the layout of the time, and it is a rare glimpse into the appearance of the vault. At that time, there was a path with a drainage ditch outside the underground gold storage room to prevent frost and snow in winter. ⛪️ The third art gallery: the old Takahashi warehouse, which is filled with full, full, full of church stained glass! And you can take pictures! #Sapporo Attractions