5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Great town with excellent architecture.
Otaru Travel Guide
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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.
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"convenient location and lovely staff! onsen hours quite convenient as well."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$82 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$82
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Grand Park Otaru
11-3 Chikko, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$96 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$96
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice hotel connected to train station and shopping mall. Needs alittle updating but very ckean"
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SANGO
2-13 Harukacho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Kokusai Ski Resort and Snow Cruise Onze are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Perfect place if you’d like to be amongst nature or forestry. Loved the tranquil environment. Kids had a good time in the sauna and fireplace."
Reviewed on 24 June 2025
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
Aioicho 4-40, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Room was nice. The issue is the location of the apartment. It was located at the top of the hill. From the map, it seems close to the train station and local attraction. But climb up the hill is an issue."
Reviewed on 15 June 2025
FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino
Minami 6-jo Nishi 7-chome, 2-2, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Odori Park and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
"Located conveniently near the street car which takes you to various sight-wiring"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
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.
Jozankei Hot Spring
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
Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus.
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.
Otaru Canal
During your trip to Otaru, you can do some window-shopping at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
AU$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
AU$100
per adult
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kickstart Your Trip to Sapporo
AU$183
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
AU$162
per adult
Reviews of Otaru
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
We spent one night, travelling between Sapporo and Niseko, to see the Light festival along the canal. We wish we had spent two nights! Otaru is a hidden gem, with lots to see. The lights along the canal are beautiful. The glass shops are lovely!
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