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An outdoor terrace is surrounded by greenery, featuring a wooden deck, shaded areas with umbrellas, and a fire pit. Seating options include a chair and table set, creating a cozy space for relaxation under the sun.
Hut in Otaru
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

[Accommodates up to 7 people] Private rental of the entire house, Inaü, with a backyard for pets & BBQ 

This is a property with a discounted rate for multiple people staying together * During the winter season (around December to March), the price will be higher due to heating costs [Please read before booking] The view is not good, but it is quiet and relaxing because it is far from the city It's a bit inconvenient to walk because there is a slope There is a large kerosene stove Please refrain from using kerosene if you are not comfortable with the smell The host can only speak Japanese BBQ is allowed, but no campfires Old houses may have insects Other items Pets such as dogs have no size limit Only the 1st floor space is available for accommodation🐾 (2nd floor is ✖️) Please enter the number of pets when booking We charge ¥1200 for cleaning Parking spaces are available for up to 3 vehicles Please contact us in advance as we may not be able to park large vehicles The kitchen has an induction cooker, T-fal pots and an electric pressure cooker Dishes are also provided and you can cook for yourself The washing machine has a dryer Feel free to contact me if you have any questions 🙏 What is Inaü? The indigenous Ainu people offered Inau [offerings] to Ryugu Shrine Inau → Inaho = Inaho (place name) (dead house = depth)

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A spacious dining area is equipped with a large table surrounded by rattan chairs, providing ample seating. Large glass doors lead to a balcony, offering expansive views of the ocean and city. Soft natural light fills the room, enhancing the modern decor.
Flat in Sakaimachi
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews

60m² Ocean View/2BRM for Families and Groups/Designer Space/3 Minutes to the Centre/Long-Term Discount

This property is located on a hill, and there is a slope in the middle of the building.Please book with your consent. This Airbnb is stylish and modern, a great room for a vacation destination with an ocean view of Otaru and a panoramic view of the city. What I want to stay when I travel is conveniently located and comfortable and comfortable for sightseeing. We've filled this room with plenty of ideals! This is located in the center of Otaru, and it is in a good location, a 10-minute walk to the Otaru Canal, so it is perfect for those who want to enjoy sightseeing. * Perfectly located with sea view * High speed WiFi, Netflix, free parking * Balcony Lounge * Easy access to the center of Otaru, restaurants & cafes, Otaru Canal * A clean space where you can stay comfortably * Convenient and quiet environment There are convenience stores, cafes, ramen shops, seafood, souvenirs, yakiniku restaurants, and music box halls nearby, making it convenient and easy to enjoy sightseeing. With 2 single beds, 1 double bed, and 1 single sofa bed, 4 people can stay up to 5 people. We hope you will like our favorite room.

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Home in Otaru
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Entire house/max 6 people/group/long-term stay/spacious living room/Otaru beer and sweets included

Ishiyama-cho, the west hill of Otaru Station.Access is a 6-minute drive from the Otaru Canal.In addition to Otaru Port, you can see Ishikari Bay far away. Full renovation of a vacant 45-year-old house.There were many windows to take advantage of the characteristics of a good location without an adjacent house.Every room has a great view.The windows looking up from the stairwell always offer an impressive sky. From the east-facing window, you will be able to watch the sunrise from the sea. It can accommodate up to 6 people, so you can stay comfortably with family and relatives, as well as friends and couples. You can see the largest festival in Otaru City and the fireworks rising at the tide festival from the terrace. High-speed Wi-Fi available. Parking is available for 2 cars in front of the entrance. We have a wide selection of services such as water, sweets, beer, coffee, tea, etc. There are also many supermarkets, drug stores, convenience stores, etc. within a 5-minute drive.Stock up on ingredients and alcohol, and enjoy your space.

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A spacious living area is displayed, featuring a comfortable gray sofa facing a wall-mounted television. Natural light filters through floor-to-ceiling curtains, illuminating the space. A dining area with two chairs is positioned near a bar-style kitchen counter.
Apartment in Sakaimachi
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Free parking on premises, 1 full ocean view bath, 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed

About 10 minutes' walk to Otaru Canal.5-minute walk to Sakaimachi-dori, the center of sightseeing. You can see the sunrise from the ocean view bath.Stay in your kitchen space and make your trip simple. [Sleep] Simmons bed, hotel linens, and duvets of comfortable sleep.We will also provide you with original work clothes.Size M/L/LL [Entertainment] You can enjoy YouTube for free on AmazonTV on 55 "TV. If you are a member, you can enjoy NetFelix, and you can rent an HDMI cable and connector that can be used as an iPhone mirroring. [Co-working space in the building] Guests are provided with private working spaces. It is available from 1,500 yen per hour, please book it by message if you want it if you want it can be used from 1,500 yen per hourThere is only one room, if you already have a reservation, please forgive me. [Use of parking lot before and after check-in time] You can use it from 10:30 on the day of check-in. After check-in, you can use it from 10:00 to 14:00 on the check-out date.

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A sleeping area features two spacious futons arranged side by side on tatami flooring. The bedding is adorned with a gentle floral pattern in pastel colors. Natural light enters through a nearby window, illuminating the cozy atmosphere.
Flat in Hanazono
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 406 reviews

Enjoy Otaru City Room 203 We renovated it. Renovated room

This room is in the downtown area of ​​Otaru and is located in the place where you feel the living feeling of Otaru people. Because it is in downtown, there are plenty of eateries and it will not endure for meals. Although there is no parking lot, there is coin parking at least. Depending on the season, it is around 800 yen . I do not live here, but I'd like to enjoy my favorite city Otaru as much as I can, so if you have any troubles, please tell us, because it is me of the local people, the shops you know, information I think that I can tell you. . The room is one living room and one bedroom. I have two pairs of futon in the bedroom of the bedroom tatami. On the first floor there is a restaurant open until 11 o'clock and the room is the second floor. It is not a kind of hotel but a simple room, but it is a clean room. The scenery from the window is bad because it is in downtown. Since there are stairs until you go up to the room, we do not recommend it for family with children.

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A spacious living area features a large flat-screen TV mounted on a light-colored wall. Two stylish sofas, one in dark grey and the other in green, provide comfortable seating. Large windows allow natural light to illuminate the room, with a view of the outdoors visible.
Home in Zenibako
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews

House/Private/Family and Friends/Otaru Zenibako/Sapporo and Otaru Sightseeing

Zeni Kobo, a small town surrounded by the sea and mountains in the centre of Sapporo and Otaru HZ house is located 20 minutes on foot from JR Zenakoibakoibakoibako station, and there is HZ house. It's not a densely populated area, so I think you'll know right away The house is available for rent as a whole. There are two private rooms on the first floor (ROOM 1 semi-double, ROOM 2 double bed) and a Japanese-style room on the second floor (futon). The private room on the 1st floor is locked, so privacy is also protected There are bathrooms on the first and second floor. This room features a stylish, spacious living room. * HZHOUSE is priced for 1 person.  Please make a reservation for the number of people who will be using it. Fast Free WiFi There is also a parking space (free of charge), so you can visit by car or motorcycle We welcome riders Next to HZHOUSE is the host's own MUSIC & BAR Zenraku.(Open from 19:00 to 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays only)

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Flat in Sakaimachi
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

[Ocean view] Sakaimi-cho Street and Otaru Canal within walking distance/38 m² 1LDK/for couples and friends

This room is in a great location with all of Otaru's popular sightseeing spots within walking distance, such as the Triangle Market next to Otaru Station, Sakaimachi Street, and the Otaru Canal.You can enjoy fresh seafood food, visit local Genghis Khan, ramen shops, and even night views along the canal and photogenic sightseeing spots just around the corner. The room with a sea view from the balcony is perfect for a trip with friends.In addition, you can enjoy the refreshing sea breeze in Otaru in summer and fantastic snow in winter, so you can fully enjoy the charms of all seasons. Otaru has a history, also known as the North Wall Street, and is a charming city with stone warehouses and retro streets.You can also find specialties and souvenirs on Sakaimachi Street.As a base for sightseeing and gastronomy in Otaru, please have a pleasant time in this room.

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A traditional Japanese-style room features tatami flooring and two futon bedding arrangements. Shoji screens separate the space from a kitchen area equipped with modern appliances. Natural light filters through sheer curtains, creating a bright and open atmosphere.
Home in Otaru
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Otaru Local Style 1F Bus Stop 1 Second Wi-Fi Air Conditioning Free Parking

There is a bus stop in front of the inn.Don't worry about wandering with your heavy luggage. There is also private free parking. There are a limited number of parking spaces available, so please be sure to ask in advance. If you use a taxi from Minami Otaru Station, it is around 1000 Yen day and night. WiFi is available for high-speed for free. About 25 minutes on foot to Otaru Music Box Hall There is a soba restaurant next door, a cafe that is open early in the morning a few houses away  Showa era old good coffee shop popular ramen shop  Michimin convenience store Seakomart, etc. It is a local area with many popular local shops. I want you to relax and enjoy Otaru. Otaru at night is quiet and has a great atmosphere.

Top guest favourite
A house is nestled amidst vibrant greenery, featuring a covered porch and large glass windows. A wooden picnic table sits in the foreground on a well-maintained lawn, with firewood stacked neatly nearby. The surrounding trees enhance the natural setting.
Home in Yoichi
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

The environment is circled in a sea,

My home is surrounded by sea and mountains. We will pick you up at the nearest station I can arrange to the ski resort private Guide(The back country and ski lesson) Niseko,Otaru,Kiroro is very close. A Nikka Whisky distillery is 30 minutes on foot2 bicycles can be lent for free There are many scenic alamedas around my home.welcome LGBT we speak English a little. http://www.yoichihareruya.com はれるやは丘の上に一軒だけで佇んでます。海と自然に囲まれた眺望の中でお過ごしください。美味しい食事のためにレストランや海鮮居酒屋などまでご案内いたします。駅まで送迎いたします。

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An open living area features a spacious sectional couch and a wooden coffee table. Large glass doors provide a view of the surrounding forest and lead to an outdoor patio area. A modern fireplace sits along one wall, enhancing the inviting ambiance.
Home in Otaru
5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

SANGO Villa SHUN with Panoramic Windows

Stay in our luxury retreat near Sapporo, where nature and living harmonize. Built with Hokkaido wood and stone, the villa offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3 toilets, with stunning forest views. Relax by the wood-burning stove or on the terrace, where the forest is beautifully lit at night. Enjoy complimentary Hokkaido craft beer, sake, and wine. Ideally located, the villa is 20 minutes from Otaru, 35 minutes from Sapporo, and 103 minutes from Niseko, perfect for exploring Hokkaido.

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A light-filled living space features a comfortable sofa paired with a glass coffee table. Light wood flooring enhances the airy atmosphere, while a blue area rug adds a pop of color. Natural scenery is visible through the large windows, bringing the outdoors in.
Flat in Otaru
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

View of the mountains and Ishikari Bay/superb view/good access to Otaru & Sapporo/dogs allowed/English OK/ezora

小樽の小高い山にある、海と山が一望できる民泊ezora、 刻々と景色が変わり、ずっと眺めていたくなる景色は忘れることができない思い出になります。 お部屋は全リフォームしたのでとてもきれいです。洋室は2部屋ありますので、ご家族やグループでも自分の時間を保つことができます。調理器具や洗濯機はそろっており、WI-FIもあるので、長期滞在のご利用も多いです。小樽や札幌の中間にあり、高速ICからも近いので遠出の観光もしやすいです。 お車がないと不便な場所ですが、銭函駅からタクシーを利用することもできます。冬期間は四駆であれば軽自動車でも登ってこられますが大雪の際は除雪が入るまでは移動ができません。 犬は二匹まで一緒に宿泊OK!(別料金2000円、犬種問わず)犬宿泊同意書のサインが必要になりますので予約時に内容をお送りします。(狂犬病予防注射接種、ワクチン接種必須等)※猫は不可 現在のご予約は7月31日まで承っております。8月以降のご予約で7泊以上の長期滞在は承ることもありますのでお問い合わせフォームよりご相談ください。

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Flat in Otaru
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Night view and morning sun viewOV*Nearest sightseeing spot*Good access to the ski resort*Free parking*A nice accommodation experience in a retro and special accommodation

[NEW! New opening!] 《 RETRO LOUNGE OTARU 》 Welcome to Norzgy Otaru! A renovated apartment building located in a place that symbolizes the hill town of Otaru, a 5-minute walk from Sakaimachi-dori Street. Entering the room, you will feel as if you have come to a retro lounge bar. Please enjoy your time here. Sea View Hideaway A view that allows you to enjoy the sea of Otaru. Enjoy the view of the harbor and the rising sun from the window.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the best places to stay in Otaru?

    Many guests prefer accommodations near the Otaru Canal for scenic views and access to shops, while the area around Sakaimachi Street has historic charm and lively dining. Family stays are available near parks and quieter neighborhoods.

  • What are the best things to do in Otaru with kids?

    Families often enjoy the Otaru Aquarium, hands-on glassmaking workshops, and rides up Mount Tengu for city views. Strolling the canal area is a popular way to take in local sights together.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Otaru?

    Explore the Otaru Canal area, browse glass workshops, and discover historic architecture around Sakaimachi Street. Sample locally rooted seafood dishes, and enjoy unique shops that highlight the city’s craft traditions.

  • How is the weather in Otaru?

    Otaru experiences snowy, cold winters from 20–36°F (-6–2°C), with mild, humid summers around 64–80°F (18–26°C). Spring and autumn bring comfortable temperatures and vibrant seasonal changes.

  • When is the best time to visit Otaru?

    Late spring to early autumn is often recommended for mild weather and outdoor activities, while winter draws travelers interested in snow and seasonal festivals. Each season highlights local scenery and traditions.

  • What are the best places to visit in Otaru?

    Visit the Otaru Canal, walk along Sakaimachi Street to explore local shops, and learn at the Otaru Music Box Museum. The glass workshops scattered throughout the city highlight craft traditions.

  • What are some hiking trails in Otaru?

    Otaru has forested trails in areas like Mount Tengu, known for panoramic views and seasonal colors. Nature paths around nearby parks are frequently suggested for relaxed hikes through local scenery.

  • What are some family activities we can do in Otaru?

    Families can learn about marine life at Otaru Aquarium, try glassmaking workshops, and stroll city parks. Mount Tengu’s ropeway is frequently suggested for panoramic views the whole family can enjoy.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas from Otaru?

    Explore nearby hot spring towns, enjoy nature at scenic coastal parks, or discover local art in small towns around Hokkaido. Seasonal flower fields are often recommended in areas close to Otaru.

  • Are there any pet friendly accommodations available in Otaru?

    Several accommodations in Otaru welcome pets, especially in quieter neighborhoods and near green spaces. It is helpful to check individual listings for specific pet policies and amenities.

  • What are some local tips for visiting Otaru?

    It is helpful to carry cash, as some shops may not accept cards. Try seasonal sweets and seafood, and wear comfortable shoes for exploring historic streets and canal paths.

  • What is Otaru known for?

    Otaru is known for its historic canal, glassmaking traditions, and locally prepared seafood. Distinctive architecture and music box shops reflect the city’s cultural heritage.

  • What are the best hidden gems to explore in Otaru?

    Wander quieter alleys around Sakaimachi Street for small workshops, and seek out traditional warehouses repurposed as galleries or cafes. The Nishin Goten mansion offers insight into local history away from the busiest spots.

  • What are the best foods to try in Otaru?

    Otaru is known for fresh seafood like uni, crab, and sushi, along with Hokkaido-born dairy treats and sweet pastries. Locally crafted sake is frequently suggested to accompany meals in traditional eateries.

  • What should I bring for a trip to Otaru?

    Pack layers for changing weather, sturdy walking shoes, and an umbrella for rainy periods. In winter, warm outerwear is important due to cold and snowy conditions.

  • What is the nightlife in Otaru like?

    Otaru has intimate bars, locally rooted izakaya, and casual cafes especially around the canal and Sakaimachi Street. Live music and cozy settings are often found in smaller venues and pubs.

  • What are the most popular events or festivals in Otaru?

    The Otaru Snow Light Path Festival brightens winter evenings with lanterns along the canal. Seasonal seafood and craft events are frequently suggested, as well as local music celebrations in warmer months.

  • Are there family friendly vacation rentals in Otaru?

    Otaru has family-friendly vacation rentals in neighborhoods around the canal and near parks, which are accessible to shops and attractions. Listings often include amenities for group stays.

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    Otaru holiday rentals start at £7 per night before taxes and fees

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  • Wifi availability

    430 of Otaru holiday rentals include wifi access

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    Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Otaru rentals

  • 4.7 Average rating

    Otaru stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests

  • Nearby attractions

    Otaru’s top spots include Otaru Canal, Teine Station and Zenibako Station

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