Some of the visitors to Otaru get off the train at Minami Otaru station. Nantaru Market, a popular market among both the locals and tourists, is about 10-minute-walk distance from Minami Otaru station.
There are also nice eating and drinking places and cafes popular with the locals within half a kilometer radius of the station. Minami Otaru area is worthy visiting to find part of Otaru’s various charms.
The photo is an old building with a stone warehouse in Minami Otaru area.
*Unfortunately, this building was torn down in 2009.
