A popular model course for sightseeing in Otaru! Explore recommended spots in half a day
Hokkaido consistently ranks high in the domestic rankings Popular destination is. In this article, we will introduce some of the most talked about places in Hokkaido that have a retro atmosphere and historical flavor. Central Hokkaido ・ Otaru We will feature about!
Otaru has walking spots relatively compact city. In the article, we assumed Otaru sightseeing in half a day, Introducing model courses To do. Sapporo Easy access from Otaru Please visit us!
table of contents
- 1 Otaru sightseeing half-day model course map
- 2 Otaru Sightseeing Model Course From morning to noon: First, visit Otaru's popular sightseeing spots!
- 3 Otaru sightseeing model course Lunch: Enjoy fresh seafood!
- 4 Otaru Sightseeing Model Course Afternoon - Evening: Still Enjoying Otaru!
- 5 A must-see sightseeing spot in Otaru: Blue Grotto
- 6 Enjoy while sightseeing in Otaru! Recommended Activities & Experiences
- 7 Sightseeing taxis and rental bicycles are also recommended for sightseeing in Otaru!
- 8 Enjoy sightseeing in Otaru on a day trip!
- 9 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Otaru sightseeing half-day model course map
morning to noon [1] JR Otaru Station →【2】 Site of Temiya Line →【3】 Otaru Canal
afternoon lunch) 【Four】 Otaru Masazushi Zenan or 【5】 Seafood bowl shop Posei bowl Sakaimachi main store
noon to evening [6] Building 3, Kitaichi Hall →【7】 Fairy tale intersection →【8】 Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building
Otaru Sightseeing Model Course From morning to noon: First, visit Otaru's popular sightseeing spots!
model course The start is JR Otaru Station. Sapporo from Otaru by train to 1 hour . stay in sapporo Day trip to Otaru is also possible!
JR Otaru Station
The JR Otaru station building completed in 1934 (Showa 9) retro atmosphere is leaving In the station premises, A lamp that brings out the uniqueness of Otaru is also decorated with shooting spot Also popular. At night, the station building is wrapped in an even more wonderful mood.
Site of Temiya Line
The site of the Temiya Line is located about 15 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station. It is also used as a venue for local festivals, Popular with locals I'm here. The Temiya Line was constructed during the Meiji period to transport coal from inland Hokkaido. In 1985 (Showa 60) route is discontinued However, the facilities of the former Temiya Railway are certified as Hokkaido Heritage as "Railway Heritage of Otaru".
The site of the Temiya Line is Walking path to Otaru City Museum It is also It's the perfect narrow path for walking around Otaru!
Otaru Canal
"Otaru Canal" Otaru when you visit Sightseeing spots you definitely want to visit One of. About 10 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station, walking leisurely along the cobblestone pavement along the canal stone warehouses etc.
Some of the warehouses built between the Meiji and Taisho eras now have foreign language support Tourist information center, cafe, restaurant, souvenir shop is used as Please stop by during your stroll.
Otaru sightseeing model course Lunch: Enjoy fresh seafood!
Port town・ Otaru Lunch at seafood is not it! Otaru Canal Close to popular tourist attractions such as well-known store Introducing
Otaru Masazushi Zenan
About 15 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station, "Otaru Masazushi Zenan" is a particularly popular sushi restaurant in Otaru. From the counter seats in the store, you can see the Otaru Canal. The reason for its popularity is not only the location, freshness of ingredients There is also in!
A la carte dishes other than sushi Also recommended. Don't forget to try the famous squid somen noodles.
Seafood bowl shop Posei bowl Sakaimachi main store
Kaisendonya Poseidon Sakaimachi Sohonten is a seafood bowl and robatayaki restaurant. About 5 minutes by car from JR Otaru Station, Loved by men and women of all ages It is a popular store with excellent cost performance. There is also a kids space, so it is recommended for families with small children.
Robatayaki on a large rice scoop I am excited just by looking at the state that is provided!
Otaru Sightseeing Model Course Afternoon - Evening: Still Enjoying Otaru!
After enjoying the local cuisine, Let's keep walking!
Hokkaido ・ Otaru for, Cute retro atmosphere A lot of spots! SNS shine Nice picture You can also take pictures.
Kitaichi Glass Building No.3 / Building No.3 Kitaichi Hall
About 10 minutes by car from JR Otaru Station, Kitaichi Glass No. 3 is a renovated warehouse built in 1891. Currently Glass craft shops and cafes It is In addition to the splendid exterior, the glass crafts that have different tastes on each floor will make you want to take a closer look.
Depending on the time, many of the items displayed in "3rd Building Kitaichi Hall" The work of lighting each kerosene lamp while taking a break at the cafe beautiful piano playing You can also enjoy
Fairy Tale Crossing (Sakaimachi Crossing)
It is often written as "Merchen Crossroads" in tourist guides, etc. The official name is "Sakaimachi Crossing" It is a five-way intersection. It is about 25 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station and about 10 minutes on foot from JR Minami-Otaru Station.
around the intersection western architecture lined up, as if you were in Europe Exotic scenery is spreading.
Otaru Music Box Museum Main Building
About 25 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station. One of the buildings at the previously mentioned Fairy Tale Crossroads is the Otaru Orgel Museum Main Building. in front of the building steam clock is placed to create a nostalgic atmosphere.
In addition to selling original music boxes, Learn the history of music boxes There is also a diorama exhibition, so it is worth seeing! music box Fairy tale world Why don't you try being wrapped in
A must-see sightseeing spot in Otaru: Blue Grotto
Generally speaking, the “Blue Grotto” is looks blue due to sunlight , refers to a cave that is half submerged in seawater. Caves in Italy and Croatia are famous, Found in multiple places in Japan Do you know the
actually Hokkaido of Otaru There is also a "blue cave"!
A cruise tour where you can actually enter the cave and see the beautiful scenery, Otaru A particularly popular activity. The departure point varies depending on the tour, so please choose according to your sightseeing schedule and purpose. good choice Please try it.
Otaru・青of洞窟は、2025（令和7）年7月17日に起きた壁面of崩落of影響で、当面of間、洞窟内へof進入を取り止めI'm here.
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[Hokkaido, Otaru] Blue Cave | Famous Captain's Adventure Let's Go Cruise!
Otaruof知られざる自然・歴史・文化について話を聞きながら【青of洞窟】を目指すツアー！ボートに乗ったまま【青of洞窟】へご案内いたTo do.オールウエザー（船室があるタイプ）波しぶきもかfromない 雨of日でも快適クルーズが楽しめるオープンデッキスペースもあり海風も感じることもできます。小さなお子さまでも安心し
【Hokkaido・Otaru】元祖！Otaru青of秘境クルーズ
元祖！Otaru青of秘境クルーズ(株)ツウセンOtaru Canal発、楽しいガイドであっという間of70分間Otaru Canal-Otaru海岸国定公園、所々船を止めてご案内いたTo do.爽快オープンボートで写真撮影もバッチリ！カモメof餌付け体験も人気is.全席窓側360°回転個別キャプテンシートは見orすさ快適さ最高です！＊2025/7/
Otaru Blue Cave Attraction Cruise Prolomarine *Roofed boat. OK even in light rain! ￥6,000
高速船で巡るOtaru青of洞窟アトラクションクルーズ。使用する船for,屋根も有りますofで、多少of雨、波を受けても濡れずらい、日焼けof気になる方にも座席はゆっくりお楽しみいただけるように余裕ofある座数となっており、ベンチシートもありますofでお子さんと並んで座れます。スピード、スリル、迫力感といった普段味わえ
The approach from Shioya is definitely recommended for exploring the Otaru Blue Cave! ! Weaving between rocks and attacking under the cliffs, it's a unique boat experience! Enjoy the mystical scenery and go through the blue cave... but that's not all. Salt Valley 408's Blue Cave Exploration Cruise follows the intricate quays and attacks from the Shioya side, so the changes and fun are different.
【Hokkaido・Otaru市】祝津マリーナ発！海底を見ながら周遊できる！Otaru唯一ofグラスボートで行く、60分of秘境クルーズ探検ツアー
※2025年7月17日以降 洞窟内に入るプランは終了いたしました。底がガラスになっているOtaruで唯一of「グラスボート」は、Otaruof神秘的な海を海底まで楽しむことができます♪祝津で生まれ育ち、Otaruof海of歴史を知るベテラン O船長、日本全国だけでなく、海外of海までを全てを知りつくす H船長、新米でお調子者で
Enjoy while sightseeing in Otaru! Recommended Activities & Experiences
When sightseeing in Otaru, Manufacturing experience We recommend that you give it a try.
Fishing town・ Otaru Then, floating balls, oil lamps, etc. The glass industry is also thriving was. Glass has been handed down as a craft with the times, and Otaru city of glasswork became known as Easy to enjoy Glasswork experience Through Otaru culture Why don't you touch?
Otaruで自分だけofオリジナルマイグラスをつくってみませんか？当店of吹きガラス体験では、職人がマンツーマンで接客いたしますofで、安心して体験していただくことができます。～プランof流れ～①集合・受付②サンプルを見ながらof制作商品を決定③吹きガラス体験スタート④終了・解散
Fusing is a method of combining various types of glass and applying heat to melt them. At our shop, we arrange colorful glass beads on a glass plate of your choice and heat it in an electric kettle. You can make accessories with cute patterns that look like embedded beads.
～プランof流れ～①集合②お好きなグラスを選びます：5分③さっそく体験！：50分④出来上がったら砂かけ作業（スタッフが行います）：5分⑤シールをはがして完成！！
Sightseeing taxis and rental bicycles are also recommended for sightseeing in Otaru!
Otaru is a compact port town. Hokkaido's largest city, Sapporo Good access from day trip sightseeing is possible.
It is convenient to go around Otaru efficiently, Sightseeing taxi/hire or rental cycle is. Rental bicycles are the best way to save time. With an electric assist bicycle, Otaru with many slopes Easy to move is. Sightseeing taxi hire will take you around popular sightseeing spots, so where should we go? when you get lost Also recommended!
[Hokkaido/Otaru] Sightseeing taxi "Otaru Free Plan" for up to 4 people (2 hours)
How about sightseeing in Hokkaido easily with a sightseeing taxi? A guide driver with 25 years of experience will take you to Hokkaido full of charm. Sightseeing in Otaru, Hokkaido Please use the individual Hana Taxi.
[Hokkaido/Otaru] Chartered taxi "Otaru sightseeing free plan" (half-day course)
★Enjoy the scenery of historical buildings, the Sea of Japan, and seafood ★Example course: JR Otaru Station or a hotel in the city → Tanaka Sake Brewery → Music Box/Glass → Otaru Canal Stroll → Otaru North Canal → Herring Palace → Otaru Takashima Cape → Kihinkan Former Aoyama Villa → Financial Museum → Tomioka Catholic Church → Mt. Tengu (Ski Museum/Tengu House) → Dining and shopping
How about sightseeing in Hokkaido easily with a sightseeing taxi? A guide driver with 25 years of experience will take you to Hokkaido full of charm. Sightseeing in Otaru, Hokkaido Please use the individual Hana Taxi.
Otaru and Yoichi are streets that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Lively and nostalgic. A day spent exploring the history that has been woven together. We also handle the winter events "Snow Story" and "Snow Light Path." Please feel free to contact us. ●Schedule example 09:00 Departure from Sapporo city We will pick you up at your desired location. ↓10:00 Shukutsu Panorama Observatory (Otaru)
【Hokkaido・Otaru】JR Otaru Stationfrom徒歩1分！rental cycle（5時間コース）★観光・散策にオススメ★
2016年4月にオープン！Hokkaido・Otaru（おたる）で自転車of貸出し（rental cycle）をorっI'm here.『きたりん』はOtaru駅玄関口出て左手に見えるお店is.オリジナルマップで、おたる案内人マイスターof店長が、今日ofあなたof予定ルートをアシストしてくれるかも。
Enjoy sightseeing in Otaru on a day trip!
This time, Otaru sightseeing Introduced as a model course did. How was it? A city full of exoticism, where history and culture live, Otaru . It shows various faces depending on the season.
At Activity Japan, Otaru color tourism Full of activities We handle a lot of! For those who have a desire to create after seeing the beautiful streets of Otaru Manufacturing experience For those who want to get closer to the majestic ocean Cruising/Pleasure boat And there are many ways to play!
With reference to the article, Full sightseeing in Otaru Hope you enjoy!
※本記事of内容は2025年7月現在of情報です * Travel time and distance are based on activity Japan research.
