Otaru
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About Otaru
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Things to do in Otaru
What to do
Looking for things to do in Otaru? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Otaru Aquarium
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Asari
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Kitaichi Glass III
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Funamizaka
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Where to stay
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What to eat
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Otaru Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Winter Romance in Otaru: The Days and Nights of Snow and the Canal
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Compared to Mount Tengu in Otaru! I prefer Shukutsu Observation Deck! Includes photo spots
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Exploring Sapporo, Otaru, Biei, and Asahikawa: Seafood, Flowers & Epic Views 🌸🍣 If you’re craving fresh seafood and dreamy flower fields, these Hokkaido gems are calling your name! I hit up Sapporo for unbeatable eats, chased blooms in Biei, and found some quirky sights across Asahikawa and Otaru. Read on for my quick-hit itinerary: Top Spots to Visit: 1. Mount Moiwa Observation Deck (Moiwa Sancho Station, 1 Moiwayama, Sapporo) – Open 10:30-22:00. Ride the ropeway, catch panoramic sunset views of Sapporo city. 2. Otaru Steam Clock (4 Sumiyoshicho, Otaru) – Open 24/7. Snap pics of this classic, whistling steam clock by the canal; Otaru is also THE spot for fresh sushi and sashimi. 3. Shikisai-no-oka Panoramic Flower Gardens (Biei, Shinsei, Kamikawa District) – Hours change seasonally (May: 8:40-17:00, June-Sept: 8:40-17:30). Visit during flower season for endless tulip fields and a charming wooden chalet backdrop—Instagram heaven! 4. Shiroi Koibito Park (2-11-36 Miyanosawa, Sapporo) – Open 10:00-18:00 (admission ends at 16:30), closed Jan 1-2. Find your happy place in this whimsical park full of chocolate treats (don’t miss the famous Shiroi Koibito cookie). 5. Asahiyama Zoo (Kuranuma Higashiasahikawacho, Asahikawa)—Open 10:30-15:30; check seasonal closures. Kid-friendly, quirky animal exhibits and great for a slow afternoon. Tips & Hacks: Timing is everything—visit in flower season for those insane fields of color 🌷. Hokkaido rail passes make hopping between cities a breeze (especially if you want smooth, budget-friendly transport). Sample the local seafood wherever you go—Sapporo and Otaru are especially delicious. Carry cash; some spots are old-school! Must-Eats: Sushi in Otaru; chocolate treats at Shiroi Koibito Park; don’t miss Hokkaido milk ice cream. #HokkaidoBloom #SapporoSeafood #JapanTravel #FlowerSeason #Tripcom
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Popular Types of Attractions in Otaru
Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Leisure activities | Spa/massage | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Concerts | Performances | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Cycling | Parks | Water sports
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Popular Restaurants in Otaru
Letao Cheesecake Labo | Uomasa | Kitakaro Otaru Main Shop | 海鮮食堂 澤崎水産 | Isezushi | おたる政寿司 本店 | Ko Sushi | LeTAO Main Store | Yabuhan Soba | Naruto Main Shop | Ajidokoro Takeda | Ramen Shodai | Waraku Kaiten Sushi | Yamanaka Dairy Farm Otaru Shop | Otaru Asahi Sushi | Rokkatei | Otaru Masazushi Zenan | Kukizen | Cremia | Kamaei | Takinami Donburi Restaurant — Donburi of Otaru North | rokuyo | SA WA WA | Fujisushi Otaru | Wagyu Kurosawa Main Store | Kita No Ryoba Otaru Unga | LeTAO Le chocoLat | Sushiya Ko-Dai | The Ball Otaru | Le Tao Pathos
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Popular Trip Moments
A day in Otaru: Enjoy a whole seafood feast on a summer afternoon. | Must-see guide to Otaru Romance Park | Strolling through the history of the Otaru Railway | A Cozy Seafood Escape in Otaru’s Historic Warehouse | 🏔️Otaru Tenguyama Observatory | A romantic moment overlooking the entire city, so beautiful you'll fall in love! ✨ | Bathed in Lantern Light: A Magical Moment at Kitaichi Hall | Winter Romance in Otaru: The Days and Nights of Snow and the Canal | Snow Cruise Onze: The earliest open ski resort in Hokkaido | List of delicious restaurants near Sapporo (Otaru, Biei) | [Otaru | The most worthwhile aquarium to visit in winter] Penguin walk + close-up dolphin show + sea view and snow view, fantastic as not real | October in Hokkaido | A fairy tale village where time seems to stand still, Otaru. | A place to feel the essence of art, Kitaichi Hall. | Otaru Canal: A Place to See Romantic Scenery in Hokkaido | Sapporo! 3 min to the subway! Stay at the hotel of a lifetime | 6-Day Practical Guide to Exploring Japan is Here | Half-day trip to Otaru | Otaru Canal Autumn Photography | A One-Day Experience in Otaru, Hokkaido | The 3-day Hokkaido tour fulfilled all my romantic fantasies about the snow country | 🧊❄️ Winter in Otaru, this is the perfect way to go! | ❄️ Otaru Winter Trip, Enjoy a Romantic Date in One Day | First time going to Hokkaido? Beginners, just come in and copy this! | Hokkaido Winter Free Travel｜Chinese Private Car Service is Simply the Best | Otaru Photo Map｜These 5 Spots Are Simply Legendary! | Nostalgic and romantic Sakaimachi-dori shopping street | Timeless Charm at Otaru’s Fairy Tale Intersection | Hokkaido, the magical moments of winter | Compared to Mount Tengu in Otaru! I prefer Shukutsu Observation Deck! Includes photo spots
More Things To Do in Otaru
[Official Ticket] JR PASS Hokkaido Rail Pass (electronic exchange voucher) | JR PASS Sapporo-Furano Area Rail Pass 4-day (e-ticket) | Japan Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley & Lake Tōya & Otaru 1-day tour | Depart from Sapporo | JR PASS Hokkaido Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Rail Pass (electronic ticket) | Otaru <> New Chitose Airport direct bus e-ticket | Japan Hokkaido + Noboribetsu + Jigokudani + Lake Toya + Otaru one-day tour | Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley + Lake Tōya + Otaru 1-day tour, Lake Tōya Eight Views, Otaru Canal | 1-day tour to Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan [Choose between skiing or snowboarding | Chinese/English instructors available | Suitable for beginners | Includes lift tickets | Full equipment provided] | Hokkaido Japan One-Day Tour from Sapporo: Shiroi Koibito Park, Otaru & Bibai Snow Land [Guaranteed Departure for One Person] | 1-day tour to Otaru + Bibai Snow Land + Shiroi Koibito Park in Hokkaido, Japan: Snow Play Experience | Travel Photography in Otaru, Japan[Driver, director and travel photographer + wedding photo, aerial photography, micro film + makeup and Clothes & Accessories+ itinerary customization] | 1-day tour to Otaru Asarigawa Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan: Optional Chinese and English-speaking Ski Instructors and Gear | 1-day tour to Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan [Professional instructor | Departing from Sapporo] | Sapporo/Otaru luggage delivery service (between New Chitose Airport and city hotels) | 1-day tour to Noboribetsu + Lake Toya + Otaru + Showa Shinzan from Sapporo | 1-day tour to Hokkaido's Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort from Sapporo - includes scheduled transfers and ski equipment rental - Chinese and English instructors available | 1-day tour to Otaru Shopping Street, Shiroi Koibito Park & Bibai Snow Land in Hokkaido, Japan | From Sapporo: Otaru & Bibai Snowland Guided Day Tour | Sapporo - Otaru 1-day tour (Chinese-speaking driver + customizable itinerary) | Book after inquiry/Japan Sapporo Otaru Music Box Museum Tenguyama Snow Light Path Asaribunamizaka Kitaichi Glass/Airport/Point-to-point car service/Tour guide/Private car service | 1-day tour to Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort in Hokkaido (Snowboard/Ski)|Chinese Language Teaching | 1-day tour to Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan [1 person can form a group] | Japan + Hokkaido + Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort Private Transfer with Flexible Itinerary | Private ski/snowboard lessons (Chinese/English) and photography services at Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan - exclusive one-on-one sessions (no group classes) | Sapporo + Bear Park + Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley + Lake Tōya Chinese private charter 1-day tour | Hokkaido Ski Bus | Niseko Ski Resort Area - New Chitose Airport (CTS) Shuttle Bus | Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley + Lake Tōya 1-day tour with bilingual guide (Chinese/English) + round-trip from Sapporo | Japan DOCOMO(IIJmio) 4G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | Calendar-Day Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code | [mipig cafe AEON Mall Sapporo Hassamu] Popular Healing Pig Cafe Interactive Experience | 67 Popular Japanese Cuisine in Sapporo, Hokkaido - Renowned Japanese Restaurant Yamada
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