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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Otaru Aquarium Admission Ticket | Hokkaido

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

Kiroro Resort Snow World | 6hours lift ticket | Hokkaido

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[Group Tour for 1] Hokkaido Fall Foliage Viewing | Jozankei Fall Foliage & Hoheikyo Electric Bus Tour & Yoichi NITORI Orchard Fruit Picking & Tanaka Sake Brewery Kamekozura Sake Tasting & Otaru Canal Tour | Depart 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)