Otaru

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A snow-covered canal with reflections of lights, buildings, and a crowd of people.
A street food stall with a sign reading "Smit's Grill" and a red banner with Japanese characters.
A sushi platter with various ingredients.
A snowy urban scene with buildings, a bridge, and a river.
A historic building with a traditional facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

Where to stay in Otaru

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A sunset at the Rising Sun Rock Festival in Ezo with a banner across the field.
Photo by Yukiko Matsuoka
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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.

Granbell Hotel Otaru

Granbell Hotel Otaru

3 out of 5
1-1 Sakaimachi Otaru Hokkaido
The price is S$138 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$138
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Stained Glass Museum and Otaru Art Village are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
"Very convenient location and the hotel is quite new."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2026

Granbell Hotel Otaru
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
The price is S$141 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$141
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It’s a 15 min walk from the station. If you take a taxi it’s less than 600 yen to the Hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru

4 out of 5
11-3 Chikko Otaru Hokkaido
The price is S$130 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$130
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this ski hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Grand Park Otaru
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UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

3 out of 5
Aioicho 4-40 Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
SANGO

SANGO

5 out of 5
2-13 Harukacho Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this luxury villa in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Kokusai Ski Resort and Snow Cruise Onze are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Perfect place if you’d like to be amongst nature or forestry. Loved the tranquil environment. Kids had a good time in the sauna and fireplace."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

SANGO
OTARU SAMPO 2

OTARU SAMPO 2

3.5 out of 5
2-5-103 Shinonome-cho Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this aparthotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bank of Japan Museum and Otaru City Art Museum are located ...
OTARU SAMPO 2
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Stay near popular Otaru attractions

A snow-covered canal with reflections of lights, buildings, and a crowd of people.

Otaru Canal

8.8/10 (2,075 reviews)
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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Things to do

Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station

Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station

S$256
per adult
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei

Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei

S$69
per adult
Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei
With Lunch│Mt. Usu Ropeway, Otaru & Noboribetsu Day Trip

With Lunch│Mt. Usu, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu Day Trip

S$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
With Lunch│Mt. Usu, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu Day Trip
The outdoor foot bath experience requires walking a long mountain road, and the mountain road is still relatively primitive, which must be for the protection of the original ecology.

Hokkaido|Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo

S$182
per adult
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

S$137
per adult
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
From Sapporo: Otaru Kamui Cape One-Day Tour

From Sapporo: Otaru Kamui Cape One-Day Tour

S$68
per adult
From Sapporo: Otaru Kamui Cape One-Day Tour
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A cityscape with a prominent illuminated square at the center, surrounded by tall buildings and a snowy mountain backdrop.

Sapporo

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