5/5 - Excellent
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Otaru
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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.
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$49 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$55 total
May 28 - May 29
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Love the vibe from theby the"
Reviewed on May 12, 2025
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$75 total
May 28 - May 29
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"My first impression was of a cheap tourist hotel. Indeed the room was small, a bit Spartan and well worn. However, the public spaces are excellent, in particular the hot springs public bath was great. They have free washing machines including soap (200 yen for dryer), free ramen service in the evening ..."
Reviewed on May 13, 2025
Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
1 3 13 Inaho Otaru City Hokkaido, Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$56 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$61 total
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Otaru Canal and Bank of Japan Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)
"The carpark fee is expensive and ended at 11 am"
Reviewed on May 9, 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.
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! (219 reviews)
"Had a pleasent stay and closeby main attractions. Do note that the stay is on top of the hills so its difficult to get to by foot. However, the view is very nice."
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Ryo-An
1-8-6, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
"Good location. The unit has Japanese tatami room, which was a good experience while staying. There is no reception, but all the necessary stuff was well prepared."
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
Hotel ONE'S RESIDENCE
2-5-67 Minami 8 jo nishi, Chuo ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi and climate control. Popular attractions Odori Park and Sapporo Dome are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
"Great service. Clean and close to everything. Would book again."
Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
Odori Park
4.5/5(156 reviews)
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
4.5/5(133 reviews)
Shop until you drop, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere of this popular roof-covered shopping district in downtown Sapporo.
Sapporo Dome
4.5/5(30 reviews)
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Jozankei Hot Spring
4.5/5(8 reviews)
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
4.5/5(42 reviews)
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
4.5/5(118 reviews)
Stroll or enjoy a cruise along a canal that was once vital to Otaru’s maritime trade. Discover old warehouses that have been turned into bars, cafes and a museum.
Things to do
Hokkaido: Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Otaru Full-Day Tour
$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Noboribetsu, Toya: Jigokudani, Jidai Village or Showashinzan
$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Tour
$77
per adult
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
$106
per adult
Private Wheel Pottery Experience with One Drink
$45
per adult
Reviews of Otaru
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I love Otaru it's a beautiful town. People are very friendly the food never fails to be delicious.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Good food and shopping.
4/5 - Good
A-girl
If this is your first time, it’s okay.
4/5 - Good
Seong
Only day trip is enough.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Otaru is a very safe and tourist friendly city. I would loveto visit again during winter. Very beautiful ambiance surrounding city ~
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- Sapporo Winter Sports Museum
- Jozankei Futami Park
- Jozankei Hot Spring
- Visit Jozankei
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