Otaru Church, located in Touncho, Otaru, is situated very close to Suitengu Shrine (水天宮). Founded in 1895, the present building was constructed in 1908 and is designated as a historical building of Otaru City. A steep staircase leads directly to Suitengu Shrine, illustrating its proximity. In historical anecdotes, it’s noted that Rita, the wife of Masataka Taketsuru, founder of Nikka Whisky and the inspiration for the NHK TV program “Massan,” often visited this church during that era. Access 20 minutes walking from JR Otaru station