A journey to encounter romantic movie moments in Otaru

Why not enjoy a trip to the filming locations of the movie "Love Letter" in Otaru? Otaru, Hokkaido, has many romantic spots depicted in the movie! 1⃣ Funamizaka This is the slope where the postman chasing Fujii Itsuki in the movie ran down on his motorcycle. Leave JR Otaru Station and walk north for about 300-400 meters to arrive. The old buildings on both sides and the winding slope will make you feel like you're in the movie. 📍2-3-12 Tomioka, Otaru, Hokkaido 🚌Take the JR from Sapporo to Otaru Station, and walk for about 10 minutes from the station 2⃣ Tenguyama This is the location of the famous scene in "Love Letter" where the main character calls out to someone far away, and where many snowy scenes were shot in the movie. You can take the ropeway to the top of the mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of Otaru and the beautiful sea view. 📍Tenguyama, Otaru, Hokkaido 🚌Take the Hokkaido Chuo Bus Tenguyama Ropeway Line from JR Otaru Station bus stop for about 20 minutes, then change to the ropeway at the foot of the mountain 3⃣ Otaru Canal One of Otaru's iconic landmarks, it was also the filming location for "Love Letter". The quietness of the morning and the lighting at dusk create a very warm atmosphere. 📍Minatomachi 5, Otaru, Hokkaido 🚌Take the JR from Sapporo to Otaru Station, then walk 8 minutes south from the station 4⃣ Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch This is the filming location for the library where Fujii Itsuki worked in the movie. You can find it by walking north along the canal. It is a European-style building with a retro atmosphere that looks great in photos. 📍Near the Otaru Canal 🚌Take the JR from Sapporo to Otaru Station, then walk about 15 minutes north along the canal 5⃣ Ironai Crossroads This is the intersection where Watanabe Hiroko and Fujii Itsuki stare at each other, and it's one of the famous scenes from the movie. It's worth a visit. 📍Bank of Japan Street, between the former Otaru branch of the Bank of Japan and the Otaru Literature Museum 🚌Public transport: Take the JR from Sapporo to Otaru Station, then walk about 15 minutes from the station to Bank of Japan Street #Hokkaido trip #Otaru sightseeing #Film location tour