Temiya Park

Temiya Park sits peacefully on the outskirts of Otaru, offering a gentle escape from the harbour town's busier lanes. As a garden open to all hours, it invites an unhurried kind of visit: a slow walk, a moment of stillness, the particular calm that Hokkaido's open skies seem to encourage even in an urban setting.

When to go

Because the park is open around the clock, early mornings and late afternoons tend to offer the most tranquil atmosphere. Hokkaido's seasons shape the experience considerably: spring and summer bring soft greenery, while autumn lends the grounds a quiet, burnished quality. Winter visits, though brisk, carry their own spare beauty.

“Beautiful.”— Peter Kam Fai Cheung, Google review