Otaru Travel Guide
Tourist 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.

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
convenient location and lovely staff! onsen hours quite convenient as well.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Spacious and clean modern room. Convenient location. Room with separate toilet and bath. Got onsen however very crowded need to wait awhile for baths. Overall a very good stay.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Grand Park Otaru
Nice hotel connected to train station and shopping mall. Needs alittle updating but very ckean
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

SANGO
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
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
Located conveniently near the street car which takes you to various sight-wiring
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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

Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket

Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
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