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Visiting Otaru

Budget-minded travelers will find good deals in Otaru, and visitors give high marks for the shopping. Tourists who journey to this walkable city can discover its seaside, seafood restaurants, and hot springs. Top sights around the area include Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium, Hokkaido Shrine, and Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art.

• You'll find 219 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of Sapporo
• The closest major airport is in Sapporo (OKD-Okadama) 32.5 from the city center
• The next closest is in Sapporo (CTS-New Chitose) 72.1 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Otaru

Cultural venues in the city include Otaru City Art Museum, Otaru City General Museum Ungakan, and Otaru Music Box Museum. The seaside and hot springs highlight the city's natural beauty with places to visit including Ironaifuto Park, Park Otaru, and Temiya Cave. Shopping is a favorite activity, so consider an excursion to Sakaimachi Street and Rinyu Morning Market.

As you plan your holiday getaway, you'll find 30 hotels and other lodging accommodations to choose from in Otaru. Here are highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Otaru Furukawa - This 3.5-star hotel features a restaurant, free WiFi, and spa services. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its helpful staff.
• Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi - Amenities at this 1-star hostel include laundry facilities and free WiFi.
• Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring - With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and 4 spa tubs, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its breakfast and overall value.

Popular places to see around the area include Sapporo JR Tower, located 20 mi (32.3 from the city center, and Sapporo Beer Museum, which is 20.7 mi (33.3 away.

Dressing for Otaru

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 46°F during the day and 19°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 69°F, while the average at night is 31°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 78°F with nighttime averages of 50°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 67°F and nighttime averages of 22°F
• Average annual rainfall for Otaru is 46.30 inches
• Usually August and July are the hottest months with an average of 74°F, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 21°F