About Otaru Snow Light Path Otaru City lights up from dawn until 21:00, enchanting visitors with its dazzling displays. The primary attractions are found along the Otaru Canal and the former Temiya railway track, with additional displays at Otaru Art Base. This event, now in its 21st year, has become one of the highlights of winter in Hokkaido, alongside the Sapporo Snow Festival. Historically, Otaru surpassed Sapporo in prosperity from the Meiji to the end of the Showa era. The first railway was constructed from Horonai in Mikasa City to Temiya in Otaru, solidifying Otaru’s position as a hub for … Continue reading Otaru Snow Light Path 2020