Bâtiment de la mairie de Otaru

The Otaru City Hall stands as a western-style administrative building with traditional Japanese architectural elements, serving the local government of this port city in Hokkaido.

Built in 1926 during the economic growth period of Otaru, the city hall represents the transformation of this fishing village into a major commercial port in northern Japan.

The building incorporates design elements from both Japanese and Western architecture, reflecting the international trade connections Otaru established during the Meiji period.

Located at coordinates 43.190556, 140.994722, the building houses municipal services and administrative offices that serve the population of 107,432 residents of Otaru.

The city hall organizes viewing sessions of the first sunrise of each year, allowing 600 selected participants to watch from its observation points.

Location: Otaru

GPS coordinates: 43.19056,140.99472

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:40