Otaru’s Old Fishing Village: Nature and History Short Trekking Tour

Tour Highlights

• Beginner-friendly trekking course (Duration: approx. 1.5 hours)
• Walk through a scenic area overlooking the natural harbor from Akaiwa and the rock cliffs.
• Visit the “Herring Mansion” (Nishin Goten), a testament to the former prosperity of the fishing village.
• Savor the bounty of the Hokkaido sea at a local seafood diner.

This approx. 1.5-hour short trekking tour takes you to the Shukutsu area on Otaru’s northern tip to experience its dynamic “terrain” and “history.” While the course features some elevation changes, it is beginner-friendly and designed to be walked with ease.

Highlights include “Akaiwa,” a massive reddish-brown rock formed by ancient submarine volcanoes, and the breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan from cliffs carved by rough waves. You will tour scenic spots where you can feel the breath of the Earth, looking down upon a natural harbor sheltered by natural breakwaters.

Next, we visit the “Herring Mansion” (Nishin Goten), a symbol of the unprecedented prosperity this area once enjoyed. Through the magnificent architecture built by fishery masters, you will feel the energy of those who lived their lives by the northern seas.

To conclude the tour, we will head to a local seafood diner unique to this port town. Savor the bounty of Hokkaido’s seas, nurtured by the Tsushima Warm Current. We invite you to a special experience where you can fully appreciate the charms of Otaru with your eyes, feet, and palate.