Otaru

Travel Guide

Otaru Canal
Otaru
Otaru
Otaru Canal
Otaru

Where to stay in Otaru

You can see beautiful sunrise just after the festival

Zenibako

Check out the beaches during your time in Zenibako. Hop around the Otaru area on the metro at Zenibako Station to see top sights like Otaru Dream Beach and Zenibako Beach.

Zenibako
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3 out of 5
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AED 241 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
AED 241
AED 267 total
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Friendly and professional. Great room and excellent onsen"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AED 229 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 229
AED 252 total
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The manager is very nice and thoughtful"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
4 out of 5
1 3 13 Inaho Otaru City Hokkaido, Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture
The price is AED 243 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 243
AED 267 total
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Otaru Canal and Bank of Japan Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
"Stayed here for one night since it was within a walking distance from Otaru Station, the canal and to the shopping and restaurant streets. Room was clean and spacious enough to open two large suitcases. Bottled water was not provided as tap water is drinkable. They have a open bath for guests, which ..."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
3 out of 5
Aioicho 4-40, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (221 reviews)
"Had a pleasent stay and closeby main attractions. Do note that the stay is on top of the hills so its difficult to get to by foot. However, the view is very nice."

Reviewed on 5 September 2024

UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
Ryo-An
Ryo-An
3.5 out of 5
1-8-6, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
"Good location. The unit has Japanese tatami room, which was a good experience while staying. There is no reception, but all the necessary stuff was well prepared."

Reviewed on 9 January 2025

Ryo-An
FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino
FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino
4 out of 5
Minami 6-jo Nishi 7-chome, 2-2, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Odori Park and Tanukikoji Shopping Street ...
FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Otaru

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
17
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
18
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Would definitely go again!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Otaru it's a beautiful town. People are very friendly the food never fails to be delicious.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good food and shopping.

4/5 - Good

A-girl

If this is your first time, it’s okay.

4/5 - Good

Seong

Only day trip is enough.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Otaru is a very safe and tourist friendly city. I would loveto visit again during winter. Very beautiful ambiance surrounding city ~