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Otaru
Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Where Otaru sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 2
- Bookable experiences
- 24
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
Otaru sits in Hokkaido, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 24 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Japan › Hokkaido › Otaru
What to see in Otaru
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Otaru
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What travellers book in Otaru
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru
5.0 (6)4h
This tour will visit Otaru, once the distribution center of Hokkaido.Otaru is a town that became a popular tourist destination thanks to Japanese movies. On the Otaru Canal Walking Tour, we will stop at facilities of…
from ¥25,970 / personView details
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Otaru: Local Izakaya Bar Hopping in the Historic Canal Town
2h
Discover Otaru’s authentic izakaya culture on a 2-hour guided bar hopping experience through this historic canal town. Led by a local English-speaking guide, explore atmospheric backstreets and lantern-lit lanes while…
from ¥19,000 / personView details
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Create an Original Seal with Natural Stone and Otaru Artisans
5.0 (4)1h 30m
・You can carve the surface of soft stone yourself to create your own seal. ・There is an instructor to guide you, so even children can participate safely. ・The finished seal can be used for various purposes. ・There is a…
from ¥8,600 / personView details
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Sea Kayaking Tour – Otaru Coastal Adventure
5.0 (20)2h
The stunning Shakotan - Otaru coastline is only truly experiened from on the water and there is no better way than in a sea kayak on a fully guided tour. Paddle over pristine blue water whilst exploring the cliffs,…
from ¥15,000 / personView details
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Otaru Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
4.9 (26)6h
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Otaru! Otaru is a famous historical city and popular vacation spot in Hokkaido. But…
from ¥16,500 / personView details
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Otaru Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.7 (23)4h
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Otaru! Otaru is a famous historical city and popular vacation spot in Hokkaido. But…
from ¥16,500 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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