Funami-zaka Slope
船見坂
A steep slope on the west side of Otaru Station, where the top offers a view of a straight street leading down to Otaru Port and the sea. In winter it is a popular spot for photos of snowy streets.
Funami-zaka Slope lies on the west side of JR Otaru Station. It takes its name from the views of ships entering and leaving Otaru Port from the top of the hill. Looking down from the top, the street runs straight to the harbor and the sea, lined with old houses and utility poles. When snow falls in winter, the scene feels especially like a northern town, and it is a popular photo spot on social media platforms such as Xiaohongshu. It is about a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station and is free. Note that this is an ordinary residential road used by cars, so watch for traffic and do not stand in the middle of the road. In winter the slope is very icy, so wear non-slip shoes or add ice spikes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Otaru Sankaku Market
- Former Temiya Line
- Bank of Japan Otaru Museum
- Otaru Canal
- Nitori Otaru Art Base
- Otaru Sushi Street
- Otaru Beer Otaru Warehouse No.1
- Sakaimachi Street