Otaru
Otaru · Japan · View on map
A port town in Hokkaido with a retro atmosphere created by stone warehouses and gas lamps along its canal. It retains traces of its former maritime prosperity and is known for glass crafts, music boxes, and sushi. The canal illuminated by winter snow is especially enchanting, while fresh seafood is another major highlight.
Port highlights
Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Otaru · about 1.9 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.
Prices from nearby Sapporo (about 32 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
About 73 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
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