Otaru Aquarium Tours

See amazing creatures swim around and learn all about how they live at Otaru Aquarium. This popular attraction showcases some of the marine life that lives in the depths.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when staying in Otaru. Otaru Aquarium is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are loads of other fine sights to explore. Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway, Otaru Music Box Museum, and Sakaimachi Street are near the collection of aquatic animals and will round out your day nicely.

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Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park

Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park

4 out of 5
Sapporo City Centre
Price was $2,019, price is now $1,433 per person
$1,433
per person
Oct 18 - Oct 24
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Sapporo (CTS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (793 reviews)
Clean, wonderful breakfast and room cleaning , well rated for its price

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Onsen Ryokan Yuen Sapporo

Onsen Ryokan Yuen Sapporo

3.5 out of 5
Sapporo City Centre
Price was $1,951, price is now $1,499 per person
$1,499
per person
Oct 18 - Oct 24
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Sapporo (CTS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
Environment good but location is fa from station

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Old Garden House Sapporo Hiragishi

Old Garden House Sapporo Hiragishi

2 out of 5
Toyohira
Price was $2,396, price is now $1,842 per person
$1,842
per person
Nov 9 - Nov 15
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Sapporo (CTS)
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Popular places to visit

Otaru Canal

Otaru Canal

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.

Otaru Canal
Otaru City General Museum Ungakan

Otaru City General Museum Ungakan

Discover insights into Otaru City's recent and ancient past and ride on a steam locomotive from the early 20th century.

Otaru City General Museum Ungakan
Nichigin-dōri

Nichigin-dōri

You can learn about the history of Otaru with a trip to Nichigin-dōri. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Nichigin-dōri
Sakaimachi Street

Sakaimachi Street

During your trip to Otaru, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sakaimachi Street. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Sakaimachi Street

Shukutsu Marine Land

Bring your family to Shukutsu Marine Land and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Otaru. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Shukutsu Marine Land

Nishin Goten

You can learn about the history of Otaru with a visit to Nishin Goten. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Nishin Goten

Best Lodging Options Near Otaru Aquarium

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Hotel Sonia Otaru

Hotel Sonia Otaru

4 out of 5
1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Hotel Sonia Otaru
Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru

4 out of 5
11-3 Chikko, Otaru, Hokkaido
Grand Park Otaru
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL

SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL

4 out of 5
2-chome-2-2 Kita 6 Johigashi, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Sapporo Prince Hotel

Sapporo Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
Nishi 11-chome, Minami, 2-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Sapporo Prince Hotel
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel

Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel

3.5 out of 5
5-1, Nishi, Minami 4 Jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo

Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo

4 out of 5
Nishi 1-1, Kita 2 Jyo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO

Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO

3.5 out of 5
1-13-1, Minami4-jonishi, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
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