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Hidden Gems Near Sapporo: Exploring the Otaru & Yoichi Area

April 26,2025 OA

Still deciding on your Golden Week plans? This episode is a must-watch! We explore the Otaru and Yoichi area, packed with hidden gems. Just an hour’s drive from Sapporo, with easy access by train or bus. We discover unique smoked delicacies, a specialty liqueur shop using local fruits, and even try traditional glassmaking. Don’t miss these lesser-known spots just outside Sapporo City in Hokkaido!

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Shukutsu Panorama Observatory

Address: 3 Chome Shukutsu, Otaru, Hokkaido

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KIM GLASS DESIGN

Address: 3-8 Shukutsu, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0047
Phone: 0134-61-1213
Remarks: Open 9:30–17:30.
Closed Sundays (irregular holidays).
Glassblowing experience from 4,400 yen (reservation required). Currently limited to one group per day.

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Nanpo Ryutaro Shoten

Address: 88 Minato-machi, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
Phone: 0135-22-2744
Remarks: Open 9:30–17:00.
Closed Wednesdays.
Smoked herring from 1,188 yen
Smoked fish bar (herring) 432 yen per piece

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Kemukaro

Address: 88 Minato-machi, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
Phone: 0135-48-5100
Remarks: Open 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:00).
Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
・Smoked pot-au-feu 1,700 yen
・Smoked beef in red wine 2,200 yen
・Smoked pumpkin caramel nut rare cheesecake 770 yen

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Yoichi Liqueur Factory (Main Store)

Address: 8-2 Kurokawa-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido Phone: 090-9526-9773
Remarks: Open 10:00–18:00.
Irregular holidays.

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Yoichi Liqueur Factory (Okawa Store)

Address: 7-39-1 Okawa-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
Phone: 090-9526-9773
Remarks: Open 10:00–18:00.
Irregular holidays.