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Otaru: FAQ
What's the most popular attractions in Otaru?
Here are the best places to visit in Otaru, including: Otaru Canal,Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building,Tenguyama
Any recommended attractions about nature scenery in Otaru?
I recommended Cape Kamui, Shioya Beach, Otaru Dream Beach, Otarunai Lake, Okobachigawa River.
How to get to Otaru from Asahikawa?
There is no direct bus from Asahikawa to Otaru and a transfer is required. 2 If you are sitting in JR, you should also take the Sapporo transfer. Any express service from Asahikawa to Sapporo can be taken, and you can get off at Sapporo and transfer to the Hakodate Main Line or JR Express isikari liner or JR Express Airport to Otaru. The whole journey is more than 2 hours, 5040 yen.
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Popular Types of Attractions in Otaru
Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Cycling | Exhibitions & events | Concerts | Performances | Parks
Popular Attractions in Otaru
Ryugu Bridge | Jooji no Saka | Otaru Wine Gallery | Otaru Church | Old Hokkaido Agency Civil Engineering Department, Otaru Harbour Lookout | Sakaimachi Hondori Street | Zenibako Beach | Catholic Otaru Church Tomiokaseido | North Canal | Tenguyama Shimurisu Park | Nitori Museum of Art | Nishinzuka | Ninja Powder | Asahiyu | Katsunai Rinkai Park | Kirigirisu Park | Irifunesho Park | Stained Glass Museum(Former Arata Firm · Former Takahashi Warehouse) | Hamanasu Park | Toyotari-jinja Shrine | Warehouse District | Warner Mycal Cinemas Otaru | The Glass Studio in Otaru | Jukken Slope | Kamome Yobu Shojo Statue | Otaru Mosque مسجد | Unga Park | Otaru Ilponte | Ringed Seals | Tengu no Yakata
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More Things To Do in Otaru
[Official Ticket] JR PASS Hokkaido Rail Pass (electronic exchange voucher) | Private charter with driver across Japan◇Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagano, Nagoya, Hokkaido private charter|Chinese-speaking service+professional driver+door-to-door transfer+customizable itinerary | JR PASS Sapporo-Furano Area Rail Pass 4-day (e-ticket) | JR PASS Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Rail Pass 4-day (e-ticket) | Hokkaido: Otaru, Yoichi Distillery, Cape Kamui & Shimamui Coast Relaxing Day Tour | Hokkaido West Coast Day Tour from Sapporo: Otaru Canal + Nikka Yoichi Distillery + Cape Kamui + Shimamui Coast + Cape Ogon + Kitaichi Glass | 1-day tour to Cape Kamui in Hokkaido, Japan · Picking Otaru Shimamuii coast distillery (optional pickup) | Hokkaido (Sapporo) Cape Kamui + Otaru Canal + Shiroi Koibito Park Day Tour | [Ocean view limited] Hokkaido Cape Kamui 1-day tour · Otaru picking island Takeoi coast Yoichi distillery | [Guaranteed Departure] Hokkaido Shrine + Maruyama Park + Otaru Day Tour from Sapporo | Private charter with driver in Nagano, Japan◇Nagano private charter to Matsumoto, Gunma, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Karuizawa, Shiga Kogen hotels|Chinese-speaking service+professional driver+door-to-door transfer+itinerary | [Romantic Night View] Hokkaido One-Day Tour | Mt. Moiwa Night View (Double Ropeway Included) + Otaru Canal + Shiroi Koibito Park | Private charter with driver in Kanto, Japan◇Tokyo private charter to Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Izu, Karuizawa, Chiba hotels|Chinese-speaking service+professional driver+door-to-door transfer+customizable itinerary | 1-day tour of Hokkaido, Noboribetsu, Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley, Lake Tōya, and Otaru in Japan | [Hokkaido Chuo Bus] Otaru - New Chitose Airport round-trip express (e-ticket scan required) | 1-day tour to Sapporo + Otaru Canal + Funamizaka + observation deck + Mount Tengu in Hokkaido, Japan | 1-day tour to Otaru + Bibai Snow Land + Shiroi Koibito Park in Hokkaido, Japan: Snow Play Experience | 1-day tour to Noboribetsu + Lake Toya + Otaru + Showa Shinzan from Sapporo | VJW electronic entry card agency filling service for Japan - Visit Japan Web · applicable to entry throughout Japan | Otaru Day Tour: Canal, Shiroi Koibito & Mt Moiwa Night | [Depart from Sapporo - English and Chinese-speaking instructors optional] Hokkaido Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort 1-day tour - ski equipment | Summer limited in Hokkaido: Cape Kamui + Takei coast + Otaru + Yoichi distillery/fruit picking | Hokkaido landmark 1-day tour · Hokkaido Jingu · Hill of the Buddha · Otaru Canal · Tenguyama | 1-Day Tour to Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort in Hokkaido [Professional Coaches | Single/Double Board Options | Beginner-Friendly] | From Sapporo: Cape Kamui and Otaru Canal Day Trip | Hokkaido Day Tour: Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley · Lake Tōya · Otaru Canal (Departing from Sapporo) | Hokkaido New Chitose airport - Sapporo downtown private car service | All-inclusive price, no shared transfer, punctual and worry-free | Sapporo/Otaru luggage delivery service (between New Chitose Airport and city hotels) | Starting from Sapporo, Hokkaido | A romantic day trip to Otaru, including Shiroi Koibito Park and a snow park. | [Depart from Sapporo] Hokkaido Asarigawaonsen Ski Resort 1-day tour - ski equipment - English and Chinese-speaking instructors optional