Otaru Herring Mansion
小樽市鰊御殿
The residence and worker dormitory of the Tanaka family, herring net owners, at the height of Meiji-era herring fishing. Standing on Shukutsu Cape, it tells the story of how Otaru grew rich from herring.
The Otaru Herring Mansion was originally the residence of the Tanaka family, herring net owners, built in 1897 at Tsumemaru-Tomari in Otaru. It was moved to the hilltop of Shukutsu Cape in 1958 and is designated a tangible cultural property of Hokkaido. The large wooden building served as the family home and could also house more than a hundred seasonal fishing workers. Exhibits include fishing gear and account books. Outside, you can look over Shukutsu Port and the Sea of Japan. The nearby Shukutsu Panorama Observatory is a great spot for sea views and sunsets. Hours are about 09:00 to 17:00 from early April to late November. Admission is about 300 yen. It can be visited together with Otaru Aquarium.
Opening hours
9 am–5 pm (April–November)
Nearby sights
- Otaru Aquarium
- Former Aoyama Villa
- Otaru City General Museum
- Otaru Canal
- Otaru Beer Otaru Warehouse No.1
- Nitori Otaru Art Base
- Former Temiya Line
- Bank of Japan Otaru Museum