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🍰 [LeTAO, Otaru, Hokkaido] Enjoy the harmony of sightseeing and sweets in this dream town

🍰 [LeTAO, Otaru, Hokkaido] Enjoy the harmony of sightseeing and sweets in this dreamy town ⸻ 🌟 Attractions and highlights • Landmark store at Marchen Intersection: Founded in 1998, the tower-like exterior at the heart of Otaru tourism is a perfect photo spot. The sound of the bell ringing every hour on the hour is also full of atmosphere.   • Exquisite "Double Fromage": This smooth two-layer cheesecake can be enjoyed "fresh" only at the main store, and can also be shipped nationwide frozen. • Miracle melt-in-your-mouth set: A popular set from the main store cafe, where you can enjoy the signature cheesecake and "Venice Rendez-vous" creme brulée on one plate.  • Equipped with an observation deck: You can enjoy the view of Fairy Tale Intersection and Otaru Port from the tower on the third floor, and the experience of ringing the bell will be a memorable experience of your trip.  ⸻ 🏠Store/cafe information • Main store (Sakaimachi 7-16) • 1F: Sweets sales, takeout corner • 2F: Spacious cafe with 100 seats. You can enjoy draft beer and tea sets  • 3rd floor: Observation room, bell experience  • Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (last orders 17:30), open every day • Access: 7 minutes on foot from Minami-Otaru Station (parking available/use special parking)  • Canal Plaza store (Ironai 2-1-20) • A store with a rich atmosphere that makes use of a retro stone warehouse. • Take-out and bar available, open until 10pm (bar opens from 6pm) • A new style where you can enjoy sweets made with local ingredients and paired cocktails • Pathos store (Sakaimachi 5-22) • A spacious store and cafe, limited sweets "Fluffy and creamy fromage souffle" and light meal menu  • Parking is available at the special "Momijien Parking Lot" (1 hour free for purchases over 2,000 yen, etc.)  ⸻ 🧭Travel tips 1. Visit first thing in the morning: At the main store, you may have to line up right after opening. If you're looking for fresh sweets, go early! 2. Ring the bell and make a wish: The bell in the observation room is popular for making wishes come true. Enjoy it with a harbor view   3. Nighttime canal bar is also great: The Canal Plaza store offers limited-time sweets and cocktails, perfect for adult dates 4. Don't forget to take measures for parking: Discounts are available for those who use the special parking lot. When it gets busy, consider parking near the canal. ⸻ ✨Summary If you visit Otaru, you can't miss "LeTAO". At the main store with a tower, you can enjoy a "draft" double beer and the view and bell experience. At the canal store, you can enjoy a retro warehouse space and a night cafe. At the Pathos store, you can enjoy a world view like a sweets theme park. Enjoy your Otaru sweet time according to your travel style. ⸻ #HokkaidoTourism #OtaruTourism #LeTAO #DoubleFromage #OtaruSweets #TeaCakeTour #OtaruTrip #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #CoupleTrip #FamilyTrip #SoloTrip #NightSweets
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