Spend time by the sea, as well as checking out the seafood restaurants in Otaru.
Nature lovers can visit Asarigawa Hot Spring and Ironaifuto Park. A stop at other sights like Otaru Music Box Museum and Shin Nihonkai Ferry 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.

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.

Sakaimachi Street
8.8/10 (188 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Sakaimachi Street when in Otaru.
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 Shukutsu Marine Land and Otaru Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck, 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, Asari River Onsen Ski Area and Snow Cruise Onze are both nearby.
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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