Otaru Sakaimachi Dori Shopping Street is really fun to explore, and you can feel Otaru's distinctive charm as you walk along the street. There are lots of specialty dessert shops, souvenir stores, and cute little shops along the way, and each one makes you want to go inside and take a look. Besides trying Hokkaido food, I also bought some souvenirs I liked. My favorite part was browsing the shops while enjoying the retro streetscape. The whole atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.
Otaru Sakaimachi Dori Shopping Street | Review by BobbyJenny
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