5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Would definitely go again!
Otaru
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Otaru
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.
Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
1 3 13 Inaho Otaru City Hokkaido, Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture
The price is AED 388 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 388
AED 427 total
22 Jun - 23 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! (305 reviews)
"All was great, from driving in, greeted by staff @ parking lot directing me to the designated parking spot to hotel check-in. The only thing that missed the mark was the slow drain for the bath tub."
Reviewed on 3 June 2025
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AED 342 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
AED 342
AED 376 total
12 Jun - 13 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! (1,006 reviews)
Reasonable stay
"It was a perfectly reasonable Japanese hotel. The breakfast was better than many but just a 3 out of 5. Our previous two hotels had much more variety (but breakfast also cost more at them). The food was fine but after three days you got tired of basically the same menu. They seemed to have two slightly ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2025
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AED 311 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED 311
AED 345 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff can be more helpful. We were the only ones checking in. It would be a lot more efficient if the staff instead of standing by the check in machine instructing us each step but keying in the required info for us. He didn’t provide us any info about the hotel facilities and the operating hours. ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2025
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
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
Hotel ONE'S RESIDENCE
2-5-67 Minami 8 jo nishi, Chuo ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi and climate control. Popular attractions Odori Park and Nakajima Park are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
"Great service. Clean and close to everything. Would book again."
Reviewed on 11 April 2025
Villa Koshido Kotoni Annex
4-4-26 Kotoni 2 Jo, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star condo in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Odori Park and Hokkaido Shrine are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"The accommodation was clean and had all the utilities you would need for a short or longer stay. We cooked most night so it was very handy having a cooker, full fridge, cooking appliance and utensils. They cleaned our room once for our long stay. Walking distance to town and to the train station. ..."
Reviewed on 29 December 2024
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.
Popular places to visit
Odori Park
4.5/5(156 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Odori Park, a popular green space in Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Sapporo Dome
4.5/5(30 reviews)
Catch an event at Sapporo Dome during your trip to Sapporo. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
4.5/5(133 reviews)
During your trip to Sapporo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
Jozankei Hot Spring
4.5/5(8 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Otaru Canal
4.5/5(118 reviews)
During your trip to Otaru, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Hokkaido University
4.5/5(42 reviews)
Explore the campus of Hokkaido University, during your trip to Sapporo. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Reviews of Otaru
4.4
Top Destination
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 ~
- Otaru Canal
- Shin Nihonkai Ferry
- Otaru Aquarium
- Asarigawa Hot Spring
- Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway
- Ski Village Asari
- Otaru Music Box Museum
- Sakaimachi Street
- Otaru City General Museum Ungakan
- Zenibako Beach
- Mount Tengu
- Otaru Dream Beach
- Snow Cruise Onze
- Tomioka Catholic Church
- Rinyu Morning Market
- Otamoi Beach
- Otaru Kihinkan
- Otaru Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck
- Suitengu
- Shioya Beach
- Otaru Museum
- Otaru City Art Museum
- Nishin Goten
- Old Endo Matabei House
- Nichigin-dōri
- Sasson Golf Club
- Park Otaru
- Blue Grotto
- Otarunai Lake
- Kita-no-homare Brewery Shusen-kan Museum
- Asari Sky Loop
- Asahi Observation Platform