5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Would definitely go again!
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
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is ￥10,755 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
￥10,755
￥11,937 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
convenient location and lovely staff! onsen hours quite convenient as well.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is ￥6,955 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
￥6,955
￥7,650 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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! (1,003 reviews)
The hotel is located very centrally - only one block away from the Otaru canal. The immediate area featured tons of dining options. The room was small but very clean and functional. My only very minor complaint is that there is no coffee maker in the room. Everything else was great and I would definitely ...
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
5-420, Nishi, Minami 8 Jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
The price is ￥5,523 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
￥5,523
￥6,804 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
Very clean.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 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.
SANGO
2-13 Harukacho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Kokusai Ski Resort and Snow Cruise Onze are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
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
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! (237 reviews)
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
THE Crestview Lodge
17-11, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and slippers. Popular attractions Zenibako Beach and Hoshimi Ryokuchi Park are ...
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
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
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 Asahiyama Zoo Biei Elf Terrace Day Tour
￥15,216
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
Verified traveler
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 ~
