Spend time by the sea, as well as checking out the seafood restaurants in Otaru.
Nature lovers can visit Asarigawa Hot Spring and Otaru Kihinkan. A stop at other sights like Otaru Music Box Museum and Shin Nihonkai Ferry will create memories.
Hostels in Otaru
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Oct 2 - Oct 4Top 5 hotels in Otaru at a glance
- Guest House Otaru WANOKAZE - Hostel — 2-star hotel in Otaru. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
- Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi — 1-star hotel in Otaru. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.
- Tug-B Bar&Hostel — 2-star hotel in Otaru. Guest rating: 8.0/10 — Very Good.
- Otaru YaDo - Hostel — 1.5-star hotel in Otaru. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
- R230 — 1-star hotel in Minami Ward. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.
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Top neighborhoods in Otaru
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Zenibako
The Zenibako neighborhood has lots to see including Zenibako Beach and Otaru Dream Beach.
Top landmarks in Otaru
Otaru Canal
8.8/10 (2,075 reviews)
Otaru Canal is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Otaru, why not stop by during your stay.
Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway
8.4/10 (111 reviews)
Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Otaru, why not stop by during your stay. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Otaru Music Box Museum
8.6/10 (450 reviews)
Otaru Music Box Museum is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Otaru, why not stop by during your stay. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Otaru has to offer, head to Sakaimachi Street, Shin Nihonkai Ferry, and Otaru Canal.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
7.4/10 (85 reviews)
Imagine strolling along Shin Nihonkai Ferry for some great waterfront pics. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from central Otaru.
It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Asarigawa Hot Spring
7.8/10 (70 reviews)
Asarigawa Hot Spring is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from central Otaru, why not stop by during your stay. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Otaru Aquarium
8.2/10 (178 reviews)
Experience a world beneath the ocean with a visit to Otaru Aquarium, located 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from central Otaru. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Otaru Aquarium, you'll love Otaru Kihinkan and Shukutsu Marine Land, both a short walk away.
Ski Village Asari
7.6/10 (24 reviews)
Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Ski Village Asari, a skiing spot located 4.4 mi (7 km) from central Otaru. If you master the slopes, Snow Cruise Onze and Asari River Onsen Ski Area are both nearby.
Otaru Dream Beach
6.6/10 (13 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Otaru Dream Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from central Otaru. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Zenibako Beach.
Learn more about Otaru
Otaru is well-known for its seaside and hot springs, featuring attractions such as Otaru Music Box Museum and Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Visitors to this walkable city speak highly of the seafood restaurants whereas sights include Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway and Otaru Aquarium.
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