Otaru Denuki Koji — Attraction in Otaru

Very Japanese type of place. It's all restaurants selling raw seafood sushi and sashimi and they are tiny. We managed to find one at the back that sells traditional Japanese cooked food. It was very good and it was crowded. All those who don't like it raw comes here. At one time, I think it can only fit like 15 people. Prices are standard. For 3800 yen, you can get a bowl of Unagi with rice but they give you the whole eel which due to its length, it is cut in half, stacked like a double-decker and when placed in the bowl, the ends stuck out. We ordered the half-eel version (2000 yen) and some other dishes and they were all good. Very memorable - the food, the compactness of people, the warmth of the environment. Would really like to go...

Otaru, a day trip

Otaru has been recommended for a day trip out of Sapporo. About an hours drive, it stands out as a harbour city with some worthwhile attractions!

First off it was so easy to park, great if you drive!

The Otaru Denuki Koji, was our first visit, although quite touristy, the place stood out as a typical corner of classic Japanese traditional buildings & restaurants, that are mostly 8-10 seaters and minuscule in...

Otaru Tanuki Koji is a super cute and atmospheric little spot in Otaru where you can find all sorts of local food. We didn’t sit down to eat there since we were heading to the fish market instead, but it looked really nice and lively. We did grab a quick snack from a booth selling potato croquettes with meat inside – absolutely delicious. I’d definitely love to come back and try...