Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Otaru travel guide

Otaru Tourism | Otaru Guide

You're Going to Love Otaru

With a population of 143,792, Otaru is a must-see destination in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Otaru to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Otaru

Otaru in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7450
1 night at 3-star hotel
Otaru in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7450
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Otaru in August, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 134 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Otaru, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.

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How to Get to Otaru

Plane

Although Otaru doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sapporo All airports (SPK), which is located 32 km from Otaru.

Car

Another option to get to Otaru is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 31 km from Otaru. You’ll find branches of Budget and Times, among others, in Sapporo.

Plane

Although Otaru doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sapporo All airports (SPK), which is located 32 km from Otaru.

Car

Another option to get to Otaru is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 31 km from Otaru. You’ll find branches of Budget and Times, among others, in Sapporo.

Airports near Otaru

HKDHakodate
AKJAsahikawa

Airlines serving Otaru

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,436 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (853 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (400 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Jetstar Japan
Good (55 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (18 reviews)
Air Do
Okay (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Otaru

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Otaru, with prices from ₹ 1,898 to ₹ 136,177 per night. Asarigawa Onsen is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Otaru are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Otaru

Most booked hotels in Otaru

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Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,779+
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Hotel Nord Otaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,030+
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Hotel Sonia Otaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,286+
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Hiring a car in Otaru

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Otaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Otaru, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Otaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Otaru, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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