Otaru: The Best Day Trip from Sapporo? INSANE Food & Sweets

Today we are leaving Sapporo and heading 
to the charming seaside town of Otaru, which is easily one of the best day trips 
from the city. It’s known for its history, fun activities, famous sweets, and 
some of the best seafood in Japan. So, I hope you brought your appetites. Now, let’s 
head to the train station, and I’ll see you   when we get there.
All right, we have arrived at the Otaru Station. 
It was a nice, easy 25-minute ride. Right here is a tourist information center where they 
speak English, and you can pick up some maps   and timetables for the train for your way back 
home. But we are just going to head right out and over to our first stop, which is literally 
right across the parking lot here. It’s actually next to the Burger King, which I’ve always 
thought should be called the Burger Emperor   since we’re in Japan—but that’s just me.
We’re actually heading to the fish market at the moment, and it’s a pretty popular spot, so 
I think you’re going to enjoy it. Let’s head in. Hello. Oh, nice crabs. Is this snow 
crab?
No, king crab.
King crab. Ah, little king crabs.
Little. Okay.
Snow 
crab.
Well, I got my crabs all messed up. Oh wow. Scallops—I love scallops. Clams. 
Oysters. Prepackaged squid. Smoked salmon. I don’t even know what that is. They have so 
many restaurants here and so many options. Ooh. Oh yeah. Sea urchins. Hokkaido 
cantaloupe with the ice cream inside, man. Ah, thank you. Wardrobe.
He got me with my barn door open. You—”I am YouTuber?”
Yeah.
”YouTuber name?”
Uh, 
The Country Collectors.
Country—country collector.
Collector.
Country 
collector.
Collector. Look at that—new subscribers right there.
Hello, hello!
How are you?
I’m fine. And you?
Great, great, great.
I love 
your fish market. Very nice. This one’s huge.
Uh, about five—five kilo.
Five 
kilo?
How much—how much does it cost for five kilo?
Eighty thousand?
Eight-zero?
Eighty 
thousand.
It’s huge! Look at this thing, man. Is this your restaurant?
Yes.
Oh, 
let’s see. What do you recommend?
Speak Japanese?
No. I need to learn.
Okay, me too.
This is about Hokkaido?
That’s about Hokkaido.
So—uh, alien supporters?
Ah, 
from Norway.
Oh, okay. It’s from Norway. About Hokkaido?
Okay. So, it’s salmon   from Norway.
Norway.
Hokkaido crab—from 
Hokkaido.
Fish roe—from Hokkaido.
Uni?
Uni. Uni. And then—
Yeah.
And this…
Allo.
Ah, okay. 
But this—Norway.
Norway.
Great. Great supporters. One. Okay. All right.
We’re having our first 
treat. Counter or table?
Okay. Uh, table.
Okay, I mean—counter
Number 15?
Okay. Thank you.
I love that. That was so easy. And we’re having some real Hokkaido food to start 
out. Let’s see. He said this one was all Hokkaido right here. Three toppings—raw 
sea urchin, crab, salmon roe, and miso soup. I love it. Let’s do that—with wasabi.
Okay, I am so excited for this. Look at this amazing bowl of seafood. It represents 
Hokkaido—the taste of Japan. Right here we’ve got our salmon roe, some uni—the sea urchin 
inside—and then a whole handful of fresh crab with some wasabi on top. Let’s jump into this.
Oh, and I also got a bowl of miso soup. Mmm. So good.
And something else I love   is that they give you a little individual 
fan so you can stay cool during your meal. All right. So, remember—when you break your 
chopsticks, you don’t want to break them   that way because you might hit somebody with 
your elbows. Japan is a pretty busy country, so you want to break them up like that. And 
hopefully, you get a nice clean break because   otherwise, it’s not the best luck.
All right. Let’s do this. I’m going to start with the crab.
Oh gosh. It’s just so nice and flaky. Wow. So juicy. Definitely never frozen. Let’s try some of the uni—or 
the sea urchin—right there. Wow. It’s such a unique flavor. I really wasn’t 
expecting that. Like, I’ve had it in the States, and it definitely doesn’t taste like that. 
It’s creamy, which I wasn’t expecting at all.   And it doesn’t even taste salty. Like, it’s 
actually super sweet—almost like a dessert. And then a little salmon roe.
Wow. Again, when we get the food at home, it’s like really overpowering in the flavor—but 
this is like a subtle sweetness. It’s a subtle salty. I really like this.
Let’s do a little wasabi,   too. Even the wasabi is good. Oh my goodness.
That’s clawsome, people. Very clawsome. Mmm. Wow.
All right, I’m going to finish this   up and then we are going to head into town for 
some more fun and food. So, I’ll see you in a few. Wow. That was some of the best seafood that 
I have had in Japan—and that is saying a lot, because Japan’s seafood is next level everywhere. 
But this is the source. And that was amazing. Right now, we are heading down to the canals 
here, which is what Otaru is famous for. It’s known as the Venice of Hokkaido, and 
I can’t wait to take a ride with you.  But before we get there, we’re actually crossing 
over something very historical right here—and that is these train tracks. Back in 1880, this was one 
of the first train lines that ever ran through Japan and Hokkaido. And it’s since been retired, 
but now it is a beautiful place where you can go for a stroll, take a bike ride, and just enjoy a 
little nature right here in the heart of the city. All right, let’s keep going.
I really like this place right here.   It’s the Thriller Karaoke. Has that Michael 
Jackson vibe in the Music House of Otaru. Okay.
Hello. How are you?
Hello, hello!
Happy.
Are 
you on vacation?
No.
Nice to meet you.
Friendly Japanese kids, too. Otaru has it all.
So, we are almost at the canal—but before we get there, there is a very special 
place that I want to stop and try a sweet.  I mean, we just had breakfast—it’s 
time for some dessert, right? Hokkaido is the dessert capital of Japan. 
And they’re known for a lot of different things, but their cheesecake is 
supposed to be one of the best.  I was talking to a rickshaw driver the other 
day—that’s right, you can take rickshaw rides here. They are really pricey, but you know 
what? If you have the budget, go for it.  Anyway, he was saying you have to try at least 
one sweet while you’re here—but you know what? I’m going to have at least five today.
So let’s start out here at LeTAO. Hello.
Oh, free tasting? Oh, look at that. This is Fromage 
D—the double fromage cheesecake. Wow. That’s amazing. Let’s head inside 
and see if we can find a little bit more. Ooh, more free samples. Thank you. Mmm. That 
is a cookie with some white chocolate. Taste a little cheese in it, too. Wow.
Mmm. So many amazing treats.  I know these little displays are fake, but they 
look really good. I feel like I want to eat one. Ah, so this is what we just had outside—the 
Fromage Double. They also have the Chocolate Double and the Melon Double. Hokkaido…
Oh man, I don’t know what to get. And then New York Cheesecake.
All right, I might have to get a whole cheesecake. Look at that. So, I got in line to get the 
cheesecake and the guy pulled out a little   sign in English that said it takes 6 to 
8 hours for the cheesecake to thaw. So obviously that’s been a problem before.
But I found a little takeout stand just   inside that still served me at least a 
slice of it. And for 600 yen, I managed to get myself some Melon Cheesecake with that 
Hokkaido cream soft serve, and another cheese cookie that they have. And we’re going to be 
enjoying it right here with this little fella. This is Akai, I think is his name. 
And he’s actually known as the Red Dog—though he does look like he’s green.
It’s said that travelers and students   that rub his head can get some good luck 
from him. So, I’ll always take some luck. Hey, boy. Thank you so much.
All right, let’s try this   out. I’m going to go with the cream first.
Mmm. Wow. The ice cream here is so good. It must be from those happy Hokkaido cows. Delicious.
And here is the all-star. Ooh, it’s already getting melty. Look at that. That is the Hokkaido 
Melon Cheesecake. And you can see it jiggling. Mmm. Wow. I know I’ve already said 
“best” a couple of times today, but this is the best cheesecake I think I’ve 
ever had. It is so creamy, and the melon tastes like I’m actually biting into a cantaloupe.
Normally I would say I cantaloupe—we just met. But I could alope because it’s that good.
All right, let’s head across the street, hop on the canal, and I’ll see you in a few.
That was so easy. I literally walked 30 seconds across the street and into the canal boat 
office, purchased my ticket for 1,800 yen. It comes with a free audio tour in English, 
so I know what I’m going to be looking at. And this canal right here behind me is what we’re 
going to be exploring. It looks beautiful. And   look at that blue sky—what a day. I love it.
And right here across the street is the Otaru Museum, which is a great place to go and 
see some of the history of this region.   Because understanding the history of a 
place just makes it that much better. Now, the boats leave every half an hour and 
every hour. So you can definitely find one throughout the day, but if there’s 
a specific time that you want to go,   you should get there early to buy your ticket. And 
they also ask that you line up 15 minutes before the boat leaves so that you can get your seat.
So, I’m going to head over and get in line. We’re   going to take this cruise, and I’ll see you after.
🎵 I leave behind, I need to get some peace of mind… 🎵
🎵 And when I need some peace of 
mind, I know where to find it… 🎵
🎵 By the end of the road… 🎵
🎵 So I walk, and I keep on walking.
Though the shoes I wear are 
a mess,
As I walk, I keep on walking. 🎵 So, what did you think of the canal tour? I 
would love to know—leave me a comment down below. For me, if I’m being honest, it was just 
okay. I think I thought we were going to   be seeing more things along the way, but 
it’s pretty much the stuff that you can see walking right along the canal, which 
we’re going to be doing in a little bit.  That’s just how it is. It was nice. I 
understand why it’s a tourist attraction. I just don’t know if it is an essential one 
for you to do if you don’t have the time.  It’s also only 30 minutes—not 90 
minutes—which is the perfect amount of time because it is hot out here in the sun.
But there is another tour boat that I do highly recommend. And if you go one block past the 
office, you’ll come to the Otaru Tour Boat Company. And it actually is a much larger 
boat that takes you out into the ocean. It has an air-conditioned cabin 
inside with comfortable seats,   or you can sit out back like I did and 
just be in the ocean air—which was amazing. It goes out through the harbor into the 
ocean. You get to see lots of wildlife like birds and things along the way. There are 
these huge cliffs that you go along that have   this beautiful green and yellow along them. 
There were some small waterfalls on the way. And when you get down to the turnaround point, 
there are these two cliffs that actually come   out into the ocean. And they have these gateways 
in them that remind me of The Goonies—when they’re up on the cliff holding out the medallion to see 
where the treasure is—because it was a treasure. And you should definitely do it while you’re here.
It’s 3,600 yen for a 90-minute tour with them. They also do longer ones and shorter 
ones for different prices, so they can   kind of fit whatever schedule you’re on 
depending on the schedule of the boats. I also picked myself up another 
treat—or us another treat.  Hold on, I have to grab my hat 
before it blows into the ocean. Okay, I’m back. I got some of the local 
cantaloupe here. Now, at the fish market, this was actually really expensive. I 
feel like it was almost 1,200 for the   same piece of melon. I just paid 
500 for it away from the market. But it’s really famous here. And it’s also 
really expensive. I’ve seen the melons for   as expensive as 5,000 yen each. That’s 
something like $30 for a cantaloupe. But let’s see how it is…
Wow. That is the juiciest cantaloupe I’ve ever 
tasted. It’s melting in my mouth. It’s amazing. I am cantalopely impressed with this.
Wow. Look at that. This is my smile right now. All right, let’s head back into town, take 
a stroll along the canal, and see what else   we can find to check out and eat along the way.
Man, I love coming down and walking on the water here. They have some beautiful 
little inlaid art over there,   the canal over here with the boats coming down 
it. There are vendors selling things. There’s this really good guitarist down there and a guy 
dressed in traditional clothes playing the flute   just in front of me—that is really impressive.
And I think that was one of the things about the boat tour. You come right along where 
we’re walking right now, but they never   stop talking for the entire tour. I understand 
they’re giving you information, but it kind of takes away from the specialness of it.
Like, I don’t need to know everything.   I just need a little bit, and then I can enjoy 
the peace and enjoy the beauty around me. I am feeling a little bit parched, and there 
is a special place to get a drink just ahead. Japanese friend?
Japanese? You are a 
friend—Japanese?
Oh, welcome to—
Oh, thank you, sir.
Nice to meet you.
Nice 
to meet you, too.
Where are you from?
I’m from the United States.
United States! 
Yeah!
The best country on the earth.
No, no, no. Japan—number one!
Number one—Japan!
No—USA 
much more better than Japan.
Well, we can be number one together.
Make America great again!
Thank you so much.
Please enjoy Japan.
Thank you, I am!
Yes, we can!
Yes, we can in Japan 
together.
Together! Thank you. Thank you! Look at that. You never know what you’re 
going to see when you walk along the canal. Cap on, cap.
Have a good day!
You 
too!
Thank you. Thank you.
Bye-bye! Ah, that was great. Now I am 
really thirsty. Let’s head   over to the special fountain 
and grab something to drink. Is this not the coolest water fountain 
that you have ever seen? It’s a fire   hydrant with a lion head. The water is ice 
cold. It’s got a little fountain behind it. I needed that. I’m going to do a little refill on 
the bottle too. Oh yeah. Japan—always thinking. Thank you for refreshing me.
And that guy as a plant was hilarious.  This has been such a great day so far. Right now, 
we are just at the end of the canal where the boat turns around. And there are actually a couple 
of museums here that are worth checking out,   like the Stained Glass Museum, the Museum 
of Western Art, and a couple of others. And right across the street is also a very 
special place to go and grab some food called   the Otaru Denuki Koji. So definitely check 
it out when you’re here. They have about 20 different restaurants in it.
We’re actually going to walk   by it right now before we head over to the 
glass-making district to grab another snack. We have a steamed crab bao bun right here, which 
I am really looking forward to tasting as we are entering the glass-making district of the city.
Now, Otaru is famous for its glass-making. And that all began because the fishermen that 
live out in the sea here needed to have   buoys for their nets. So, they started to make 
them—glass buoys—to suspend the nets in the water. Well, they got so good at it—as people 
in Japan do—they started to make other   things. And they’ve expanded into this 
entire industry of amazing glasswork. And there are so many shops that sell 
things that are really, really impressive. We’ll be seeing a little bit of that coming up. 
But right now, it’s time for some Krabby Krabby bao deliciousness.
Mmm. Wow. It’s so soft on the outside, and the crab is just 
like exploding with flavor on the inside. Wow. Yet another delicious thing here in Otaru.
Right now, we are going to be making a turn onto the main shopping street in the 
town—whose name I can’t remember at the   moment. But on the way down it, there is 
so much shopping, museums, things to do, and food to eat—which is the most important one.
All right, so I got the name. It is Sakaimachi Hondori.
I mean,   why wouldn’t I remember Sakaimachi Hondori?
And we are going to start out by heading down to the end, where I feel like the best parts of the 
street are. And then we will work our way back. I love this right here—the chairs 
are actually modeled after cookies. All right, we are almost down to the end, 
and we have two minutes before the thing I   show you goes off. So—ooh—we’re going to 
make it. I know we’re going to make it. A musical town!
Oh! I didn’t realize there were chimes over there too.
So, right here behind me is the Otaru Music Box Museum.
And it’s still playing—hold on…
Okay. So now that all of the bells and whistles have stopped, behind me here is the Otaru Music 
Box Museum. And it’s actually a really cool spot. I wasn’t sure what to expect at a music box 
museum, but they have thousands of music   boxes on the top floor that are all antiques 
and playing those beautiful little songs. And unfortunately, you can’t record 
upstairs, but it was pretty amazing.  The best part though was coming down to the 
bottom floor, where it’s their gift shop, and they have every single kind of music box that 
you can imagine—including my favorite: sushi music boxes that twist and play music. It just made me 
hungry to listen to, but they were super cool. I just feel like there’s so much magic in 
this town, you know? Like you have the sea,   you have the boats, and then you have all of these 
specialties—glass, seafood, and Hello Kitty. It’s like there’s something for everyone here.
And I think that’s why when I say this is   the best day trip from Sapporo—there are other 
ones you can go on—but this one is really the one that has something for everyone. Something 
special. Something fun. And something delicious. So, now that we’ve come down to the end and 
seen these things, let’s start heading back   towards the main part of town and check 
it out together—and eat some more food. So that place you went for the cheesecake this 
morning, LeTAO—they actually have two or three of them here in the town. And this one that was just 
playing that beautiful music behind me here—you can head up to the tower here on the top floor, 
and they have a free viewing deck where you can see this entire street and the music box museum 
and all the surrounding area. So it’s definitely a place that’s worth stopping.
You can also grab a snack there.  But right now, I’m going to head across 
the street from it to the Antique Museum. Now, this place is actually super cool. 
You can hear that beautiful music box music playing. And when you go inside here, they 
have a lot of different kinds of antiques,   including this giant pipe organ. And throughout 
the day, they do live performances on it, and then show you how the old antique music 
boxes and the personal player pianos work. And my favorite part of the entire thing is—they 
have a giant music box that you can actually go and sit inside and experience the music all around 
you. And it was—it was actually really powerful. I know it’s hard to understand, but sitting 
inside of a music box, feeling it vibrate inside you—it was just really special.
And right now, we are next door at the Fromage Danish store. And last time I walked by 
here, I saw that they had these apple and fromage turnovers. So I really want to grab one while 
we’re here. We can go taste it together, sit down   out here on the little patio, and just enjoy it.
Man—you can feel the crispness of it. And look at that little char on the outside.
My mouth is watering. Excuse me—I’m   going to jump into this.
Mmm. Wow. It’s flaky. It’s sweet. It’s cheesy.
Man, you have got to try one of these when you come here.
Damn, that is good. I’m going to have some more. Wow, look at that apple in 
there. You guys want a bite? Man, what a day so far. I think I’m going to skip 
going into all the glass shops and stuff—you know what glass looks like. But there are just tons 
of stores here with some really impressive stuff,   so when you come here, I definitely 
recommend going to check them out. Ooh, I see something chocolatey across 
the street. I think I’m going to head   over there for another treat. Oh, it looks like 
chocolate sandwiches. Okay, let’s get over there. This is what we are looking for 
right here—biscuits filled with   cheesecake and best consumed within 2 hours. 
They’re going to be consumed in 2 minutes. One bite. One bite. One bite.
Okay—it even comes with   directions. I have to eat it in one bite.
I got some little strawberry tart white chocolate delights as well. So here is that baked cheesecake 
in a chocolate cracker—chocolate cookie. Mmm. Wow.
I think this cheesecake might even be better than the cheesecake I had 
this morning. It has that real New York–style cheesecake flavor. It’s made with a special 
cheese that I’ve never heard of before, but   whatever it is—these cows are doing a great job.
Okay, now for the one-biters—the strawberry tart, strawberry wrapped in white chocolate.
Hopefully I’m opening this the right way. Ooh, it’s a little three-pack.
Do you guys want one? Let’s get into this.
I know she said to eat them in one bite,   but I want to show you the inside.
Mmm. Oh my. It’s like fresh strawberry jam in there. Wow.
The tartness and the sweetness of the chocolate are like a match made in heaven right there.
Mmm. I’m just going to do it. Last one—for you. Oh, and this area is also known for their 
sake. I mean—what isn’t Otaru known for? And this shop right up here does free food 
samples as well as whiskey and sake samples. You’re not supposed to record inside, but I 
got to take a few shots. And it’s definitely   worth checking out while you’re here, especially 
if you want to bring some booze home with you. I’m definitely starting to feel a little sweeted 
out. I mean, I’m not done with sweets—but I think I need a little something savory next.
I see a little smoky spot up here   with—ooh—wagyu beef.
It says, “Hello, WAGYU!” Hello.
Do the wagyu shoulder cut?
Oh, you?
Yeah. 
This one?
Yeah, just one.
Okay. Please.
Oh yeah. Little seasoning.
Ohh.
Okay, like pepper?
Oh yes, 
pepper.
Okay.
Oh, so hot!
Thank you, thank you. Wow, look at that wagyu…
Why wagyu? Because I need you.
Oh, it’s so hot. I’m dripping all over me. Wow.
I feel like   especially after all of those sweets, this is 
even better than this kind of beef normally is. Mmm. So tender, so juicy, 
melting in my mouth. Goodness. I love it.
I think I need to have a little seafood though   after this—because we’re in Hokkaido. Let’s do it.
Could I do three oyster?
Yeah.
Grill? Uh—fresh.
Fresh. Three.
There we go.
Tada!
Look at these giant oysters! Oh my gosh. When we are in Hokkaido, we do need to be eating seafood.
They offered to grill them, but I like my oysters raw. I’m going to go with 
the big bad boy right there.  Oh, look at that dripping. Oh god—I love it.
All right, I’m gonna use my fingers. I hope you don’t mind at home.
Oh wow, this thing is huge. Look at that—the size of that oyster!
Wow. I’m going to take a bite of the 
shell. Ready? One, two, three… That’s amazing—and the biggest 
oyster I’ve ever had. Wow.  It’s so salty and briny. The texture is amazing. It’s firm and soft at the same time. 
Drank a little seawater with that. All right, I’m going to finish up my other 
two, and I’ll see you back on the road.  I don’t know how much food I have left in me 
today. I feel like I’ve already gained 2 kilos. But I do have some sake room in my tummy.
So, we did some seafood—now we’re going to stick with the “S” and head in for some sake 
before we go to our last stop for the day. Let’s head in.
This one is   dry—but it’s very famous and delicious.
Okay, I trust you. Look at that—amazing. Oh, they even weigh it! I love 
that precision. Japanese precision. So, this is made from Yamada Nishiki rice.
I 
didn’t—you probably didn’t know I could read   Japanese. But after a little bit of sake, I can.
So sake gets its flavor from the rice that it’s made from. It’s so cool.
Thank you so much. All right,   let’s try this baby out.
Cheers.
Cheers. Mmm. Yeah—it is. It’s nice and dry.
Ahh. Thank you so much. Delicious. All right, let’s go head to our last spot.  All right, we have arrived at our final 
destination for the day—and it is a pretty one. It’s this little alleyway that is lined with 
these amazing paper lanterns. It is so colorful, and there are restaurants all along it. 
It’s a great spot to get some pictures   or just come down and relax and have a beer.
But I think that it’s time to say goodbye for this week. We did so much today. I ate 
so much today. And it was so much fun.  I’m so grateful that you came along 
on the journey, and I hope that you think this is one of the best day trips from 
Sapporo—if not the best day trip from Sapporo. Next week, I think I’m heading to Hakodate, 
which is another city here in Hokkaido—or I’m going to go back to the mainland. I’m just 
not sure yet. We’ll see how the weather is.  But if you enjoyed this video, please give me 
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I’ll see you next time.

Today, I’m taking you on a wild ride through one of Hokkaido’s most charming coastal towns: Otaru. Just a quick 25-minute train from Sapporo, this town has history, scenery, and some of the best food I’ve had in all of Japan—and that’s saying something.

In this Japan Travel Guide we’re diving into fresh seafood straight from the ocean, mind-blowing local sweets, vibrant alleyways, canal rides, ocean tours, legendary cheesecake, handmade glass, and enough food make you hungry while you watch. Oh, and we even meet a bush disguised as a man—or maybe it was the other way around. If you are wondering where to go in japan for your next adventure then you are in the right place.

📍 In This Video and Otaru Travel Vlog We:
• Explore Otaru’s famous seafood markets and taste fresh uni, crab, and salmon roe
• Try Hokkaido’s iconic melon cheesecake and soft serve ice cream at the famous LeTAO
• Ride the Otaru canal boat & hop aboard an ocean cruise with unreal views
• Wander through umbrella alleys and the glass-blowing districts
• Visit the magical Music Box Museum (I even sit inside one!)
• Snack your way through wagyu skewers, strawberry tarts, crab bao, sake tastings, and so much more
• Discover one of Japan’s best value day trips—food, culture, scenery, and heart

💡 Whether you’re planning your trip to Hokkaido, love Japanese food, or just want to explore Japan’s hidden gems with me, this japan travel itinerary has everything you need to experience Otaru like a local because its one of the best places in japan for tourists. This is a different type of Japan Vlog and you don’t want to miss it.

👇 Watch until the end for the colorful umbrella alley and my final thoughts on whether Otaru is really worth your time in Japan.

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00:00 Introduction and Getting to Otaru
01:09 Fresh Seafood at the Morning Market
06:01 Historical Train Tracks + Hidden Gems
08:57 Cheesecake Tasting and sweets at LeTAO
12:07 Canal Ride Experience
13:58 Ocean Cruise into the Cliffs
15:49 Legendary Melon
16:40 Canal Walk and Surprise Encounter
19:40 Crab Bao Bun and Historic Glass District
21:08 Sakaimachi Dori Street
21:56 Otaru music box museum
24:00 Best Free View and Antique Museum
25:22 Apple and cheese Danish
26:31 Chocolate Cheese Cake Sandwich and White Chocolate treats
29:04 Wagyu Beef Skewers
30:20Fresh Giant Oysters on the Street
31:30 Sake Tasting
32:51 Umbrella Sky Alley

7 Comments

  1. 🦪 Otaru totally stole my heart (and my stomach 🤤) — those oysters were insane, the seafood bowls were overflowing with freshness, and the canal felt like another world.

    👉 If you were here in Otaru with me, what’s the FIRST thing you’d dive into — oysters, a seafood bowl, or something sweet? Drop it below, I’m curious!

    PS: Who’s brave enough to join me for round 2 of those monster oysters? 😂

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  2. OMG I LOVE HOKKAIDO’s FRESH UNI, CRABS AND BIG OYSTERS (Milk of the Sea) 🦪😭😭😭❤🇯🇵LOVE THE VIDEO!!