亮点
- The mass 'Shio Nerikomi' street dance
- A closing fireworks display over the port
- Three days of stages and food stalls at the waterfront
由来与背景
Started in 1967, the Otaru Ushio Festival is the port city's largest summer celebration, famous for thousands joining its communal dance.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes' walk from JR Otaru Station; around 35 minutes by train from Sapporo. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families
温馨提示
Take the train — roads near the port are restricted during the festival.
交通
Otaru Port and Rinko Park — Otaru Port, Otaru City, Hokkaido