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.

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
This chain always has best locations.. all the hotel amenities.. the ONSEN are the best.. with ice cream massage chairs etc
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
it is a good hotel
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
Very clean.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 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 Jun 24, 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 Jun 15, 2025

FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino
Great room with lots of space. Hotel with good amenities. Staff always courteous and helpful. Good location next to a grocery store and restaurants.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Tanukikoji Shopping Street
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.

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.

Otaru Canal
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.

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.
Things to do

Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket

Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour

Hokkaido Farm Tomita Shikisai Hill Waterfall& Blue Pond Day Tour

Hokkaido Day Tour Lake Toya, Hell Valley, and Mount Yotei Views



