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Home - Travel - Sightseeing Guide - Hokkaido
Otaru
# 29   of 113 destinations
in our travel guide

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: 81/100 (86 votes)
Visited by: 157 users
 2  Herring Mansion
A wealthy fisherman's former mansion.
User rating: 76/100 (16 votes)
Visited by: 30 users
 3  City Museum
Museum about the history of Otaru.
User rating: 72/100 (26 votes)
Visited by: 51 users

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