Otaru: Getting there and around
How to get to Otaru
From Sapporo
There are multiple trains per hour between Sapporo and Otaru along the JR Hakodate Main Line. The one way trip costs 750 yen and takes 30 minutes by rapid train or 45 minutes by local train. About two trains per hour continue on to New Chitose Airport (70 minutes, 1910 yen one way).
By ferry from Honshu
Otaru Port is connected by ferries with the ports of Niigata (18 hours, from around 7000 yen in the cheapest class) and Maizuru (20 hours, from around 11,000 yen in the cheapest class). The Otaru Ferry Terminal is a ten minute bus ride from Otaru-Chikko Station or a 30 minute bus ride or ten minute taxi ride from Otaru Station.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
Most of Otaru's attractions are located less than a 30 minute walk from Otaru Station, making the city convenient to explore by foot. The herring mansions are an exception, but are connected to the canal area and Otaru Station by relatively frequent buses.
Apart from a regular city bus network, there are four Otaru Stroller's tourist buses, which connect Otaru Station with all of the city's tourist attractions. The buses run typically every 30 minutes around the city center and once per hour in the less central areas. The fare on both tourist and regular buses is a flat 240 yen per ride or 800 yen for a one-day pass that is valid on one calendar day.
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Home YasudaSituated in Otaru, Home Yasuda has well-equipped accommodation boasting free WiFi, 4.1 km from Otaru Station and 18 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. The homestay offers a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with free toiletries, slippers and shower. A fridge and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. Guests at Home Yasuda can enjoy an American breakfast. The accommodation offers 1-star accommodation with a hot tub. 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 homestay.View on Booking.com -
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Opopo home —³‹{“XFeaturing 1-star accommodation, Opopo home —³‹{“X is situated in Otaru, less than 1 km from Otaru Station and 18 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. With free WiFi, this 1-star guest house offers a shared lounge and luggage storage space. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with a city view. Sapporo Station is 36 km from the guest house, while Shin-Sapporo Station is 48 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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UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARUSituated in Otaru, 800 metres from Otaru Station, UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU features accommodation with a restaurant, private parking and a bar. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. 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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Otaru Tap Room & HostelFeaturing 1-star accommodation, Otaru Tap Room & Hostel is situated in Otaru, 800 metres from Otaru Station and 17 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. 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 located 35 km from Sapporo 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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Little BarrelSet in Otaru, 1.5 km from Otaru Station, Little Barrel offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. Guests can make use of a bar. Featuring a shared bathroom with a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a sea view. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 17 km from Little Barrel, while Sapporo Station is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 37 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. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Sapporo Station is 35 km from Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal, while Shin-Sapporo Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 38 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com -
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Authent Hotel OtaruA 5-minute walk from JR Otaru Train Station, Authent Hotel Otaru offers simple accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Guests can refresh in the sauna or request relaxing massages for an extra cost. A spacious public bath is available as well. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Each features carpeted floors, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer. At Otaru Authent Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Other facilities offered include luggage storage, dry cleaning and drink vending machines. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Casablanca serves Western dishes while Japanese meals are available at Irifune restaurant. Grilled Teppanyaki dishes are offered at Kaio restaurant. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Otaru Canal and a 15-minute walk from Otaru Orgel Museum Main Building. Shin Nihonkai Ferry Terminal is a 10-minute drive away.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Luna Coast (Adult Only)Situated in Otaru, 1.5 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, Hotel Luna Coast (Adult Only) features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 19 km from Otaru Station, 20 km from Sapporo Station and 32 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. The accommodation provides karaoke and room service. All rooms are fitted with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at the love hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. At Hotel Luna Coast (Adult Only) rooms come with bed linen and towels. An ? la carte, American or Asian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otaru, like skiing. Kita-Juni-Jo Station is 19 km from Hotel Luna Coast (Adult Only), while Otaru Canal Park is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 18 km from the love hotel.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Sonia OtaruRight in front of the scenic Otaru Canal, Hotel Sonia Otaru offers spacious rooms and free WiFi access at the public areas. The so-called Sushi Street is just a 3-minute walk away. The bright rooms at Hotel Sonia Otaru feature a seating area and furnishings with an antique look. They are equipped with a TV, refrigerator and air purifier. Each room comes with en suite bathroom. Hotel Sonia Otaru has a 24-hour front desk which offers luggage storage services. The hotel has a drinks vending machine. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant. Hotel Sonia Otaru is a less than 5-minute walk away from the glass wonders at Otaru Unga Kogeikan. Shopping area Sakaimachi Dori is a less than 10-minute walk away.View on Booking.com
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