Sakaimachi Street

“Meiji-era stone warehouses, hand-blown glass, and music boxes humming.”

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Along the Sakaimachi street in Otaru you can see old merchant shops, stone bank buildings, warehouses, restaurants and hand-made glass stores. Despite the addition of modern shopping malls in the suburbs, Sakaimachi street lives on and thrives with its plethora of traditional Japanese shops and local goods. Notable places of interest include the large music box shop (Orgel Doh, which originated here) and the Kitaichi Hall Cafe with its Meiji-period (1868-1912) flair, among many others.

Spot NameSakaimachi Street
Postal Code〒047-0027
Address6-11 Sakai-machi, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Telephone Number0134-27-1133
Official URLhttp://en.otaru-sakaimachi.com/
KeywordsFood & Drink, Shopping

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What is Sakaimachi Street?
Meiji-era stone warehouses, hand-blown glass, and music boxes humming.
Where is Sakaimachi Street?
Sakaimachi Street is located at 6-11 Sakai-machi, Otaru City, Hokkaido.
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