Spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) is the best time, as the weather is milder and suitable for walking, admiring the scenery and tasting local food.

What are the must-see attractions?

The Otaru Aquarium, coastal train scenery, snow platform, Otaru Canal, etc. are all must-see attractions.

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Top activities in Otaru

Music box production experience <Set plan> Can be completed at the same price as the plan fee (Hokkaido Otaru / Music box making experience)

Hokkaido Shakotan Day Tour | Shiroi Koibito Park & ​​Otaru Canal & Shakotan Cape Kamui | Limited-time exploration of the island of Mui Coast or limited-time fruit picking in summer (depart from Sapporo)

[Guaranteed Departure for Solo Traveler] Shakotan Peninsula Day Tour | Shakotan Underwater Observatory Cruise・Otaru Canal・Cape Kamui・Shimamu Coast・Yoichi NITORI Sightseeing Orchard | Departure from Sapporo

[Hokkaido, Otaru] Blue Cave Attraction Cruise | Guided tour on a covered boat

Shin Nihonkai Ferry | Niigata to Otaru (Hokkaido) One-way ferry ticket reservation

Otaru Aquarium Admission Ticket | Hokkaido

Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway Ticket | Instant Confirmation | Otaru

Hokkaido Hidden Gems Day Tour|Cape Kamui in Shakotan, Yoichi Whisky Distillery, "Love Letter" Filming Location Mt. Tengu in Otaru, Fruit Picking at Orchard, Seafood Lunch|Admission Fees Included (Departing from Sapporo)

Skiing & Snowboarding Experience in Otaru Asarigawa Onsen, Hokkaido, Japan | Snowboard & Skiing Lessons | Instruction in Chinese and English | Departs from Sapporo

Hokkaido Day Tour: Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, and Romantic Otaru Canal (Depart from Sapporo)

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Hokkaido Noboribetsu & Otaru Day Tour: Date Jidaimura or Noboribetsu Onsen (Choose One Tour), Otaru, Shiroi Koibito Park, Guaranteed Departure for Solo Traveler

One-way charter transfer service between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Sapporo city, surrounding areas, and ski resorts

[Experts Only] Special Ski Experience - Ski with a Level 3 Instructor!

Niseko Private Ski Lessons | Rusutsu Kiroro Resort | Snowboard & Skiing

Otaru Canal Lanterns 2025 with one drink

New Chitose Airport Bus in Japan|Otaru Round-Trip Direct Bus E-Ticket

[Japanese Green License] Departing from Sapporo | One-day Private charter car in the Sapporo Area | Chinese-speaking Driver

[Japanese Green License] Point-to-point private car service in Sapporo and surrounding areas | 14-seater Hiace | Chinese-speaking driver

Hokkaido one-day charter tour | Sapporo, Furano, Biei, Asahikawa, etc.

Hokkaido Otaru-Shakotan Day Trip | Cape Kamui, Shimabui Coast, Otaru Canal, Yoichi Distillery | Departs from Sapporo

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Hokkaido Shakotan Day Tour | Shiroi Koibito Park & Otaru Canal & Shakotan Cape Kamui | Limited-time exploration of the island of Mui Coast or limited-time fruit picking in summer (depart from Sapporo)