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Otaru Snow Light Path (Yuki Akari no Michi)
IlluminationHigh crowdHokkaidoOtaru, Hokkaido
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Date
Early to mid-February (10 days)
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Region
Hokkaido
About this event
20,000 candles lit along Otaru's historic canal and abandoned rail lines over 10 evenings in February. One of Hokkaido's most romantic winter events.
Highlights
- ✓20,000 hand-lit candles
- ✓Historic canal setting
- ✓Abandoned rail-line path
- ✓Sapporo Snow Festival crossover dates
Getting There
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JR Otaru Station (45 min from Sapporo)
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