After sunset, when the 63 gas lamps light up, Otaru Canal becomes a completely different world. One of the most romantic night views in Japan, with the warm lighting of the stone warehouse, the lights reflecting off the canal, and even snowflakes in winter. During the “Otaru Snow Road” festival in February, thousands of candles are lit up on both sides of the canal.
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Gas lights are turned on around sunset time. Around 4:30 in winter. Asakusabashi Street is the best photo spot. If you have a tripod, you can take fantastic photos.