“Otaru Canal Wine Cruise” to Feature Local Wines and Sushi Pairings

OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel designed for fully experiencing Otaru, will host the "Otaru Canal Wine Cruise" on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 1 to November 10, 2024. This cruise offers a unique opportunity to savor the marriage of local wines and sushi. In addition to wines carefully crafted to complement Otaru sushi, the cruise will feature appetizers from the locally beloved "Sushidokoro Maeda." Guests can enjoy a graceful cruise with views of the retro cityscape from a boat specially equipped with tablecloths and cushions for this program.

Background
Hokkaido boasts over 50 wineries, with numbers continuing to grow. Otaru is home to "Hokkaido Wine," which owns Japan's largest vineyard, and "Osa Winery," a small-scale winery with the concept of "happy wine." Additionally, Yoichi Town and Niki Town, located next to Otaru, are designated as "Yoichi Wine Special Zone" and "NIKI Wine Special Zone," respectively, making them thriving areas for winemaking. Furthermore, Otaru is a port town surrounded by the sea and is known as a famous sushi destination, with over 100 sushi restaurants. This program was developed with the desire for guests to enjoy the unique wines and sushi of this region while taking in the scenery of the Otaru Canal during the autumn harvest season. We will continue to offer different programs each season to provide new ways to enjoy the Otaru Canal, such as serving beer on the boat in summer and providing heated tables in winter.