[2025] Discover Autumn in Otaru: 3 Foliage Spots Just Minutes from UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU
▲Temiya Botanical Garden (Temiya Park)
Stay at UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU and explore Otaru’s autumn magic—colorful leaves, historic sites, and peaceful strolls—right on your doorstep. The hotel is located in central Otaru, an easy walk from JR Otaru Station and the Canal area. After checking in, step outside and find brilliant autumn views awaiting!
1. Temiya Botanical Garden (Temiya Park)
- Best foliage season: Mid‑October to early November
- From hotel: About 10 minutes by taxi or 40 minutes on foot
- Map link
- Highlights:
- On a gentle hill above Otaru Port, offering panoramic autumn views of port, city and sea.
- Often less crowded than city centre, perfect for photos and quiet sightseeing.
2. Tenjōji Temple (Tenjoji)
- Best foliage season: Late October to early November
- From hotel: 30 minutes walk or 10-minute taxi
- Map link
- Highlights:
- Historic hilltop temple overlooking Otaru—set among vivid maples and ginkgo.
- Leaves form a fiery red and gold tapestry around stone stairs and the 130‑year‑old main hall.
- Near locals-only viewpoints—less crowded anytime.
3. Otaru Canal & Sakaimachi Street
- Best foliage season: Late October to early November (reflecting local tree plantings in canal area)
- From hotel: 5 minutes walk—right near the canal and historic merchant street
- Map link
- Highlights:
- Stroll past Victorian‑style gas lamps reflected in canal waters framed by autumn colors.
- Historic warehouses and glass shops tinted by red and gold foliage—perfect for evening strolls or sunset.
- Combine with browsing cafés, music‑box shops or glass studios on Sakaimachi Street
Stay & Explore: UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU
Set in historic Otaru city centre, UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU offers vibrant interiors, rooftop lounge views, and easy access to JR Otaru Station, canal‑side dining and Otaru’s art, music‑box and glass scene.
Enjoy Otaru’s Autumn Magic
Plan your visit between mid‑October and early November 2025, when the leaves are at their best. Combine these four easy‑reach foliage spots with local cafes, galleries, and music‑box shops. It’s authentic, beautiful, and uniquely Otaru.
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