posted on January 29, 2015
This place is written as [小樽総合博物館 運河館] in Japanese.
The Otaru Museum Canal Branch is situated near Otaru Canal, adjacent to Otaru Canal Plaza. It serves as the canal branch of the Otaru Museum, originally known as the Otaru Transport Museum (小樽交通記念館), located in Temiya. In 2007, the museum was re-established to also function as a science center for youth. The Canal Branch showcases numerous archives and artifacts related to Otaru’s history and natural heritage. The building holds historical designation by Otaru City.
Visitors can enjoy winter activities such as pulling sleighs and snow shoveling in the courtyard.
Open
- 9:30 – 17:00(Otaru museum and canal branch)
Close
- Tuesday
- If Tuesday is holiday, the next day is closed.
- No closed: Canal Branch except new year days(29 Dec – 3 Jan)
Access
- 10 minutes walk from Otaru station.
Link
Otaru Museum of History and Nature
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