Otaru (¬’M) is a small harbor city, about half an hour northwest of Sapporo by train. Its beautifully preserved canal area and interesting herring mansions make Otaru a pleasant day trip from Sapporo or a nice stop en route to or from Niseko or the Shakotan Peninsula.
From the early days of Hokkaido's colonization in the late 1800s, Otaru served as a major port. It was hence chosen as the terminal station of Hokkaido's first railway line, which connected the port with nearby Sapporo. Many old warehouses and former office buildings by shipping companies give Otaru's city center a special character reminiscent of past decades.
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The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel MorinokiOtaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki is for free and independent travelers in Hokkaido Otaru. No good for small group or family. It is just 1.4 km away from Otaru Station and a 3-minute walk to Suitengu Temple. Otaru Canal is a 10-minute walk away. This hostel are only shared dormitory rooms. No private room. It has a free-use kitchen, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are non-smoking. 30 steps to reach entrance. No elevator. Simple heated rooms with shared bathrooms and toilets are provided at this hostel. Slippers are included, and a fan is used for cooling in warm weather. But There is no air conditioning (cooler) facility. Guests can enjoy the garden, read books and comics at the lounge or enjoy sightseeing in Otaru. The hostel has a cat and a dog. No Meals, No Cafe, No Bar, No Restaurant, No Hot Springs, No Vending Machines, No Air Conditioning, No TV, No pick-up service.View on Booking.com
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Home YasudaSituated in Otaru, Home Yasuda is a sustainable accommodation, 4.1 km from Otaru Station and 18 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. Each accommodation at the 1-star homestay has quiet street views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The homestay offers a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with slippers, free toiletries and shower. A microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the homestay, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the homestay can enjoy an American breakfast. Sapporo Station is 36 km from Home Yasuda, while Shin-Sapporo Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Opopo home —³‹{“XA sustainable property, Opopo home —³‹{“X is situated in Otaru near Otaru Station, Otaru Canal Park and Otaru Museum. With free WiFi, this 1-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a shared lounge. The guest house has family rooms. A terrace with mountain view, a cable flat-screen TV and air conditioning are available in some units. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 18 km from the guest house, while Sapporo Station is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 38 km from Opopo home —³‹{“X.View on Booking.com
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Ryo AnRyo An is located in Otaru, within 17 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 35 km of Sapporo Station. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Otaru Station. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Shin-Sapporo Station is 48 km from Ryo An, while Otaru Canal Park is 1.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARUSituated in Otaru, 800 metres from Otaru Station, UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Sapporo Station is 35 km from UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU, while Shin-Sapporo Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 37 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com
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Little BarrelSet in Otaru, 1.5 km from Otaru Station, Little Barrel offers accommodation with a garden and private parking. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a hairdryer, while some boast sea views. Sapporo Station is 35 km from the hostel, while Shin-Sapporo Station is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 37 km from Little Barrel.View on Booking.com
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Otaru Tap Room & HostelOtaru Tap Room & Hostel is located in Otaru, within 17 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 35 km of Sapporo Station. Featuring a bar, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 metres from Otaru Station. All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms have bed linen. Shin-Sapporo Station is 48 km from Otaru Tap Room & Hostel, while Otaru Canal Park is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Dormy Inn Premium OtaruJust a minute away from Otaru station on the JR Hakodate Line, Dormy Inn Premium offers air-conditioned rooms with free internet access, a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. Facilities at Dormy Inn Premium Otaru include natural hot spring baths and a sauna. Coin-operated washing machine, public computer with free internet access in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk are available. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast of Japanese and western dishes daily.View on Booking.com
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Hotel Torifito Otaru CanalFeaturing 3-star accommodation, Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal is situated in Otaru, 700 metres from Otaru Station and 17 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal the rooms have bed linen and towels. Sapporo Station is 35 km from the accommodation, while Shin-Sapporo Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 38 km from Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal.View on Booking.com
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Winkel VillageWithin a 10-minute walk from Asari Ski Resort, Winkel Village features cosy apartments and cottages, all with a terrace and mountain views. It features a ski school and a shop. Apartments and freestanding wooden cottages feature heating, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a bathtub. All are equipped with a TV, while apartments boast a private open-air hot spring bath, however not for cottages. Guests sleep on Japanese futon bedding on the bedroom floor. There are 2 types of rooms.Village Winkel offers rentals of sporting goods, board games and barbecue equipment that can be used on the guests' private terrace. Guests can go hiking or fishing in the area, and there is a tennis court on a 5-minute drive. Hotel Winkel Village is a 15-minute drive from Otaru Ferry Terminal and Otaru Unga Canal, and a 40-minute drive from Kiroro Snow World.View on Booking.com
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