Otaru Music Box Museum: The Best Attraction in Hokkaido and Sapporo!

Location: 10-minute walk from JR Minami-Otaru Station (Be careful of the downhill path during winter as it can be icy) Address: 4-1 Sumiyoshicho, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0015, Japan Features: A two-story stone building filled with music boxes in its wooden interior, with a wooden floor that exudes a subtle scent of wood. The museum is divided into the main building and an annex. Admission: Free Rating: 5.0/5.0 Otaru is a popular tourist destination often visited in conjunction with Sapporo. Besides the famous Otaru Canal, the Music Box Museum is a must-visit spot. The museum houses a variety of music boxes, from simple ones featuring well-known animations and classical tunes to expensive and ornate ones, as well as jukeboxes. Behind the main building, the annex sells music boxes themed around Studio Ghibli animations. Some of the expensive ones are truly breathtaking, making it enjoyable just to browse. The wooden floor of the building has a distinctive oil smell that evokes nostalgia. Highly recommended for those who want to fill their Sapporo trip with a sense of nostalgia and emotion!