Otaru

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Otaru

Find the best Otaru areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Zenibako Beach and Otaru Dream Beach.

Stay near popular Otaru attractions

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Otaru Canal

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Otaru Canal is just one of the places to see in Otaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Cities near Otaru

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Sapporo