Otaru Holidays
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Your Otaru Holiday
Prepare to experience Otaru your way with a custom Otaru holiday package! Uncovering the charms of this fascinating city is easier with a base in a neighbourhood such as Zenibako, which is good for golfing, among many other things. If your trip to Otaru includes a little sightseeing, visit popular attractions like Asarigawa Hot Spring, Otaru Aquarium and Ski Village Asari. Expedia is here to help you escape the everyday. Tailor your holiday to Otaru to suit your style of travel, whatever that may be!
Otaru Holiday
Otaru Beach Holiday
Sit along the water's edge and feel the sea breeze whip through your hair during your Otaru holiday. If you're visiting for the first time, why not search for some unique seashells as a keepsake of your trip to Otaru? Base yourself near Zenibako Beach, a popular strip of coast only 14 kilometres from the centre. We also offer money-saving Otaru packages closer to Otaru Dream Beach, another wonderful nearby option.
Things You Should Know About Otaru
- Doze off to the calming sounds of the sea at one of our Otaru beach hotels. Nothing beats staying close to the ocean.
- Otaru also has a selection of private holiday homes. ryobou hanaemi and Otaru Village are a hit with travellers and are worth taking a look at.
- Don't forget to visit our Otaru things to do page for some trip planning inspiration. With a population of roughly 143,800 inches Otaru, we're sure there'll be a few locals who'll be pleased to offer you some extra advice!
- Once you've made some great savings by booking an Otaru holiday package, you can splurge on amazing travel experiences. Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Asarigawa Hot Spring and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway are a few attractions that should be on your must-visit list.
Otaru Essential Information
Language | Japanese |
|---|---|
Currency | Japanese yens |
Local Welcome | Konnichiwa |
Local Goodbye | Sayōnara |
Closest Airport | Okadama Airport (OKD) |
Population | 143,800 |
Max Temp Winter | -1.11ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 21ºC |
Top Sights | Kiroro Resort, Kokusai Ski Resort and Asarigawa Hot Spring |
Our pick of the best Otaru Hotel Deals
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
My wife enjoyed the hotsprings and found a nice curry place near by
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Grand Park Otaru
We stayed at the tatami room with sea view. Staffs were polite. Room was spacious but I hated the tatami mats in the bedroom, it was old and tiny bits of the tatami was everywhere in the room that it got on our clothes and bed. I've stayed in many ryokans around Japan with tatami mats and not once ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Granbell Hotel Otaru
Recently updated rooms, a little small but not too small. Breakfast is great and lots of parking onsite for a fee.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Discover the most popular places to visit in Otaru
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Odori Park
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
During your trip to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
What to do in Otaru
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Full Day Tour
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