Top 10 Best Things to Do in Otaru
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Otaru

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  • Otaru Tenguyamatop_1
    󰺂6.6
    11.29
    Otaru3.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoStunning Views Awaits: Mt. Tengu Ropeway in Otaru, Hokkaido
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Otaru
    Highlights:
    󱓊Hokkaido night view & "Love Letter"
    󱨜"Love Letter" movie snow scenes site
    󱨠Saved by 612 users󱨠118 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    🚌Following Otaru Station, there's a bus stop on the left. Buses go directly to Tenguyama, a 20-30 minute journey. The bus schedule is a bit long, but it's convenient ✌🏻. (The bus stop also runs to the Otaru Aquarium.) 🚡I bought round-trip tickets for the Tenguyama cable car in advance through a certain platform. It was a bit cheaper and came with a postcard and a coupon for a meal at the mountaintop restaurant, which was quite good. Upon reaching the cable car, you need to exchange your QR code for your ticket at the first-floor window, then go up to the second floor to use your ticket. On a pleasant day, the view is amazing, with a bird's-eye view of Otaru. You can even spot Otaru Station and our hotel [smiley face]. It's said that watching the sunrise from the mountain is a must-see. If you're interested, check it out if you can time it right. 😊 (Figure 4️⃣ Cable car schedule). 🐹There are chipmunks on the mountain. Remember to close the gates when entering and exiting to prevent them from escaping [awkward]. The little ones are very alert, so you need to approach them quietly and feed them. Their little teeth are very sharp [smiley face]. Touching the Tengu's nose 👃🏻 brings good luck. There should be a walking trail in the back of the mountain, so if you have time, you can walk it. The restaurant's curry rice is excellent, and the window seats are a great way to enjoy the view while dining. 😊 Visit date: Late September 2025

  • Otaru Aquariumtop_2
    󰺂6.5
    10
    Otaru5.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Otaru
    Highlights:
    󱓊Annual special exhibitions held
    󰀆Touch octopus & watch walrus
    󱨠Saved by 307 users󱨠70% positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    We went quite late, so it was hard to get a taxi. Maybe it was because we were traveling and getting married. Because we went quite late, we didn't see the penguins, but the other things were pretty good. It's worth a visit. I cried so much that I cried for two hours before I fell asleep.

  • Otaru Canaltop_3
    󰺂6.3
    Otaru1.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Otaru
    Highlights:
    󱓊Rickshaw ride & canal views
    󱓊Rickshaws | Traditional attire drivers
    󱨠Saved by 1066 users󱨠323 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    So nice to go and wander around the city famous scenic spot, it is always nice to come back there for a chill afternoon

  • Otaru Music Box Museum
    4
    󰺂5.5
    Otaru1.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Unique DIY music box experience
    󰀆DIY unique music box experience
    󱨠Saved by 661 users󱨠141 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Otaru Music Box Museum is the oldest and largest music box museum and specialty store in Japan. Generally, group tours don't come to Otaru, but in-depth tours. So it is recommended to travel independently.

  • Asari
    5
    󰺂5.2
    Otaru6.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Otaru seaside train station spot
    󱓊Beach relaxation in summer
    󱨠38% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Asari is a seaside station on the way from Sapporo to Otaru. If you go to Otaru, you can get off the train and take a look. If it is sunny in winter, the scenery should be good! The blue sea, the beach covered with snow, and the train passing by should be a beautiful scenery.

  • Kitaichi Glass III
    6
    󰺂4.7
    Otaru1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Centuries-old glass craftsmanship
    󱓊Glassmaking DIY experience
    󱨠Saved by 205 users
    4.5/5
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    Otaru Kitaichi Whistle Oh my god, Hokkaido is so worth it I took a day off to come to Otaru, and it snowed heavily. The southern children were so touched Seeing these glass cups...I felt that my wallet couldn't bear it It's so beautiful, Japanese craftsmanship is really great

  • Funamizaka
    7
    󰺂4.4
    Otaru927m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Otaru Port's charming slopes
    󱓊Ocean views & train tracks
    󱨠30% positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    A must-visit in Hokkaido: Funamizaka in Otaru The popularity of Otaru in the travel circle is largely inseparable from the movie "Love Letter". Funamizaka is actually very close to Otaru Station, but it requires climbing a slope, so it still takes some effort to walk.

  • Otaru Art Base
    8
    󰺂4.3
    2.49
    Otaru969m from downtown
    4.3/5
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    I saw it online and the price was very high. I experienced it myself and felt it was very beautiful. Very attentive. The environment was very beautiful, but not shocking. The museum in the Otaru warehouse is worth seeing. The price is cheaper than normal. It is 1200 yen on site and 54 yuan when booking on klook. It is worth seeing at the price of 54 yuan. You can't see it from outside. Only the Otaru Warehouse Glass Museum is recommended.

  • Otaru Snow Light Path
    9
    󰺂4.1
    Otaru747m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Otaru
    Highlights:
    Romantic and charming canal candlelight in the snow
    󱨜Snow Lantern Ice Sculpture Dreamlike Light Corridor
    󱨠Saved by 144 users󱨠28% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    The scenery is different during the day and at night. It is still very beautiful. However, there are a lot of people and it ends at 10 o'clock. The staff started to turn off the lights before 10 o'clock. It takes a long time to turn off the candles one by one. It probably means that it will be 10 o'clock after the lights are turned off, hahaha

What Best Things to Do are there in Otaru?
These are all Best Things to Do in Otaru:Otaru Tenguyama, Otaru Aquarium, Otaru Canal, Otaru Music Box Museum, Asari
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Otaru?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Otaru include:Otaru Tenguyama:4.6, Otaru Aquarium:4.7, Otaru Canal:4.6, Otaru Music Box Museum:4.7, Asari:4.6
At what locations in Otaru can Best Things to Do in Otaru be found?
The Best Things to Do in Otaru are mainly located in:Otaru Tenguyama:Otaru, Otaru Aquarium:Otaru, Otaru Canal:Otaru, Otaru Music Box Museum:Otaru, Asari:Otaru
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