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

KKday Hokkaido exclusive private charter car| Your itinerary, your travel arrangements (departing from Hokkaido area)

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

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

Hokkaido Otaru Cape Kamui Day Tour|Cape Kamui・Otaru Canal・Blue Cave Boat Ride・Shiroi Koibito Park|Depart from Sapporo

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

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

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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.

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