Otaru
Travel Guide





Visit Otaru

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Stone throw away from Otaru Canal. Also a few minutes away from the train. Lots of food and shopping options around
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
Less than 1 min walk to Otaru Station. Amazing hotel in Otaru. Clean and spacious room, convenient walk to nearby attractions. Regret staying only for 1 night in Otaru and in this hotel. Even if we were to stay one week, there will be enough interesting places to visit.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Although the room had bunk beds for 4, it was really difficult to manoeuvre around with the 4 of us. Tiny space and rather poorly lit. No closet. Although it is supposedly 7 mins walk from Sapporo station, lugging around luggage in ice seemed like a mile long journey. Otherwise modern ...
Reviewed on Dec 25, 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

Ryo-An
The place is wide and if you travel with children they can enjoy the bathtub and the spacious place.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

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

Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket

Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket

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

Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake



