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.

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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 Otaru Dream Beach and Zenibako Beach.

Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru

4 out of 5
11-3 Chikko Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NT$2,249 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$2,249
NT$2,721 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Weathered. Old, needs a good update"

Reviewed on 2026/8/7

Grand Park Otaru
Granbell Hotel Otaru

Granbell Hotel Otaru

3 out of 5
1-1 Sakaimachi Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NT$2,901 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$2,901
NT$3,191 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Stained Glass Museum and Otaru Art Village are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
"Online pics showed a room with a desk but mine had only a bench and small low table. I asked the front desk staff to help with making a reservation and they refused and instead wanted me to use a QR code for a reservation service that did not have the restaurant listed. They just stared at me ..."

Reviewed on 2026/7/23

Granbell Hotel Otaru
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NT$2,170 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$2,170
NT$2,387 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel itself was fine but the parking was a nightmare, the car park has room for about 10 cars total which was not nearly enough When we showed up we were sent to a car park with no maximum charge, thankfully a more senior member of staff helped us find a car park with a 1000 yen per day cap on the ..."

Reviewed on 2026/7/28

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
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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 WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
Otaru Ryo An

Otaru Ryo An

3.5 out of 5
1-8-6 Otaru City Hokkaido
Stay at this apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Old Endo Matabei House and Bank of Japan Museum are located ...
Otaru Ryo An
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 WiFi, slippers, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bank of Japan Museum and Otaru City Art Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Good location. Well fitted apartment. Great for families"

Reviewed on 2026/7/12

OTARU SAMPO 2
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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.

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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Cities near Otaru

A cityscape with a prominent illuminated square at the center, surrounded by tall buildings and a snowy mountain backdrop.

Sapporo

A coastal town with a large green hill, a marina with boats, and a white building with Chinese characters.

Yoichi

A pavilion in a field of dandelions at sunset.

Ishikari

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