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Otaru
# 29   of 117 destinations
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Otaru is a harbor city, half an hour northwest of Sapporo by train. Its beautiful canal area and interesting herring mansion make Otaru a pleasant one day trip from Sapporo or a nice stop en route to or from the Shakotan Peninsula.

Ferries from Niigata and Maizuru on Honshu arrive at Otaru Port.

Attractions
 1  Canal Area
Beautiful canal lined by old warehouses.
User rating: 82/100 (103 votes)
Visited by: 188 users
 2  Herring Mansion
A wealthy fisherman's former mansion.
User rating: 77/100 (22 votes)
Visited by: 37 users
 3  City Museum
Museum about the history of Otaru.
User rating: 73/100 (30 votes)
Visited by: 62 users

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