Spend time by the sea, as well as checking out the seafood restaurants in Otaru.
Nature lovers can visit Asarigawa Hot Spring and Park Otaru. A stop at other sights like Sakaimachi Street and Otaru Music Box Museum will create memories.
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Top neighborhoods in Otaru

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Zenibako
The Zenibako neighborhood has lots to see including Otaru Dream Beach and Zenibako 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.

Sakaimachi Street
8.8/10 (188 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Sakaimachi Street when in Otaru.

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.
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.
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, Asari River Onsen Ski Area and Snow Cruise Onze are both nearby.
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 Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck and Otaru Kihinkan, both a short walk away.
Rinyu Morning Market
7.6/10 (14 reviews)
If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Rinyu Morning Market when visiting Otaru. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander.
Learn more about Otaru
Otaru is well-known for its seaside and hot springs, featuring attractions such as Sakaimachi Street and Otaru Music Box Museum. Visitors to this walkable city speak highly of the seafood restaurants whereas sights include Shin Nihonkai Ferry and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway.
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