5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Would definitely go again!
Otaru
Travel Guide
Visit Otaru
Where to stay in Otaru
Zenibako
Check out the beaches during your time in Zenibako. Hop around the Otaru area on the metro at Zenibako Station to see top sights like Otaru Dream Beach and Zenibako Beach.
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17-11, Otaru, Hokkaido
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Popular places to visit
Sapporo Dome
4.5/5(30 reviews)
Catch an event at Sapporo Dome during your trip to Sapporo. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Odori Park
4.5/5(156 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Odori Park, a popular green space in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Jozankei Hot Spring
4.5/5(8 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Hokkaido University
4.5/5(42 reviews)
Explore the campus of Hokkaido University, during your trip to Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
4.5/5(133 reviews)
During your trip to Sapporo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
Otaru Canal
4.5/5(118 reviews)
During your trip to Otaru, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour
$86
per adult
Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo Biei Elf Terrace Day Tour
$100
per adult
Exploring Asahiyama Zoo Biei Blue Pond Flower Fields of Furano
$78
per adult
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
$106
per adult
Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake
$191
per adult
Asahiyama Zoo, Christmas Tree, Fairy Terrace Day Tour | Hokkaido
$105
per adult
Reviews of Otaru
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I love Otaru it's a beautiful town. People are very friendly the food never fails to be delicious.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Good food and shopping.
4/5 - Good
A-girl
If this is your first time, it’s okay.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Only day trip is enough.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Otaru is a very safe and tourist friendly city. I would loveto visit again during winter. Very beautiful ambiance surrounding city ~
- Otaru Canal
- Asarigawa Hot Spring
- Shin Nihonkai Ferry
- Otaru Aquarium
- Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway
- Ski Village Asari
- Sakaimachi Street
- Otaru Music Box Museum
- Zenibako Beach
- Rinyu Morning Market
- Otaru Dream Beach
- Snow Cruise Onze
- Tomioka Catholic Church
- Mount Tengu
- Otaru Kihinkan
- Otaru City General Museum Ungakan
- Otaru City Art Museum
- Shioya Beach
- Blue Grotto
- Otamoi Beach
- Suitengu
- Old Endo Matabei House
- Otaru Museum
- Sasson Golf Club
- Park Otaru
- Otaru Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck
- Asari Sky Loop
- Nichigin-dōri
- Nishin Goten
- Asahi Observation Platform
- Bank of Japan Museum
- Temiya Cave