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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Otaru to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Otaru
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.
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.
Airlines serving Otaru
Where to stay in Otaru
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Otaru, with prices from ₹ 1,836 to ₹ 48,522 per night. Asarigawa Onsen is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Otaru are about 141% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Otaru
Most booked hotels in Otaru
Hiring a car in Otaru
Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. The most frequently booked car type in Otaru is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.