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Home/Destinations/Sapporo/Otaru

Otaru Day Trips

A romantic port town: day trips from Sapporo reach Otaru, with its gas-lit canal, historic stone warehouses, glass and music-box workshops, and fresh sushi, often with the Yoichi whisky distillery. A charming coastal escape.

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Sapporo Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
Sapporo
Sapporo Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems
4.8(106)·3–8 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour
Sapporo
Hokkaido: Lake Toya, Bear Ranch and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour
4.2(73)·10 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car!
Sapporo
[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car!
4.9(64)·10 hours
from$532/ person
via Viator
[Private Car] Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Hell Valley from Sapporo
Sapporo
[Private Car] Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Hell Valley from Sapporo
4.9(52)·8–10 hours
from$401/ person
via Viator
Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Sapporo
Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.9(46)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Wherever you want! 1-Day Private Tour from Sapporo to Furano more
Sapporo
Wherever you want! 1-Day Private Tour from Sapporo to Furano more
5.0(44)·6–10 hours
from$473/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido: Biei Blue Pond and Furano Flower Farm Day Trip
Sapporo
Hokkaido: Biei Blue Pond and Furano Flower Farm Day Trip
3.9(31)·8–9 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Nature Day Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Nature Day Tour from Sapporo
3.7(30)·9–10 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido│Lake Shikotsu Ice museum Hyoto Festival by Bus
Sapporo
Hokkaido│Lake Shikotsu Ice museum Hyoto Festival by Bus
4.9(29)·6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
Sapporo
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
5.0(25)·5–6 hours
from$207/ person
via Viator
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
Sapporo
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
4.8(24)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Cape Kamui Shimamui Coast Otaru Day Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Hokkaido Cape Kamui Shimamui Coast Otaru Day Tour from Sapporo
4.0(21)·8–9 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
[Otaru & Yoichi] Let's go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo)
−20%
Sapporo
[Otaru & Yoichi] Let's go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo)
4.9(21)·6–8 hours
from$324$404/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Sapporo
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
4.6(16)·9–10 hours
from$106/ person
via Viator
Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, and Niseko Full-Day Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, and Niseko Full-Day Tour from Sapporo
4.8(16)·10 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Green Season Half Day Hikes in Sapporo and Hokkaido with Onsen
Sapporo
Green Season Half Day Hikes in Sapporo and Hokkaido with Onsen
5.0(11)·6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Full Day Green Season Hiking in Sapporo and Hokkaido with onsen.
Sapporo
Full Day Green Season Hiking in Sapporo and Hokkaido with onsen.
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Scenic Day Tour Hell Valley Lake Toya and Otaru
Sapporo
Hokkaido Scenic Day Tour Hell Valley Lake Toya and Otaru
3.6(10)·8–10 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
Sapporo
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
4.9(10)·8h 30min
from$171/ person
via Viator
Mount Usu and Lake Toya Day Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Mount Usu and Lake Toya Day Tour from Sapporo
4.7(7)·10 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery
Sapporo
Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery
5.0(6)·8 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru
Otaru
Private Customizable walking Tour in Otaru
5.0(6)·4 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: with Bear Park Option
Sapporo
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: with Bear Park Option
3.5(6)·8–9 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Otaru & Yoichi from Sapporo by Car with Licensed Guide
Sapporo
Otaru & Yoichi from Sapporo by Car with Licensed Guide
5.0(5)·8 hours
from$676/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Day Tour in Cape Kamui and Shiroi Koibito Park
Sapporo
Hokkaido Day Tour in Cape Kamui and Shiroi Koibito Park
4.0(4)·10 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Shrine and Otaru Highlights Day Trip from Sapporo
Sapporo
Hokkaido Shrine and Otaru Highlights Day Trip from Sapporo
3.3(3)·10 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Day Trip From Sapporo Biei, Aoike, Furano Sea of Flowers
Sapporo
Hokkaido Day Trip From Sapporo Biei, Aoike, Furano Sea of Flowers
4.7(3)·9 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido｜Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo
Sapporo
Hokkaido｜Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo
4.0(2)·9–10 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
Daisetsuzan National Park and Kurodake Ropeway Autumn Tour
−9%
Sapporo
Daisetsuzan National Park and Kurodake Ropeway Autumn Tour
2.5(2)·10h 30min
from$91$100/ person
via Viator
Shikisai-no-Oka Fairy Terrace Tour, optional lunch from Sapporo
Sapporo
Shikisai-no-Oka Fairy Terrace Tour, optional lunch from Sapporo
4.5(2)·9–10 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido: Sapporo Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley) Food Tour
−30%
Sapporo
Hokkaido: Sapporo Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley) Food Tour
3.5(2)·2 hours
from$95$136/ person
via Viator
Full-day City Tour of Sapporo with Guide from Niseko
Hokkaido
Full-day City Tour of Sapporo with Guide from Niseko
5.0(2)·4–7 hours
from$207/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido: Nikka Yoichi Whisky Museum Guided Tour & Tasting
−36%
Hokkaido
Hokkaido: Nikka Yoichi Whisky Museum Guided Tour & Tasting
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$74$117/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Farm Tomita, Shikisai Oka, Waterfall, Blue Pond Day Tour
Sapporo
Hokkaido Farm Tomita, Shikisai Oka, Waterfall, Blue Pond Day Tour
5.0(1)·9–10 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Otaru Day Trip from Sapporo in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Sapporo
Otaru Day Trip from Sapporo in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
5.0(1)·7 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Sapporo to Noboribetsu & Otaru Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Sapporo
Sapporo to Noboribetsu & Otaru Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
5.0(1)·10–11 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Day Tour from Otaru to Yoichi Distillery
Sapporo
Hokkaido Day Tour from Otaru to Yoichi Distillery
9–10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Shakotan Blue and Otaru 1 Day Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Shakotan Blue and Otaru 1 Day Tour from Sapporo
10 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Shakotan Blue Coast Yoichi Distillery and Otaru Day Trip
Sapporo
Hokkaido Shakotan Blue Coast Yoichi Distillery and Otaru Day Trip
10 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Cape Kamui & Shimamui Coast Scenic Day Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Cape Kamui & Shimamui Coast Scenic Day Tour from Sapporo
8–9 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Sapporo Cape Kamui Fruit Picking Seafood bowl Otaru Tour
Sapporo
Sapporo Cape Kamui Fruit Picking Seafood bowl Otaru Tour
10 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Noboribetsu, Showa Shinzan and Otaru Full Day Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Noboribetsu, Showa Shinzan and Otaru Full Day Tour from Sapporo
9–10 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido: Sapporo Bar-Hopping Tour – Choose Your District
−29%
Sapporo
Hokkaido: Sapporo Bar-Hopping Tour – Choose Your District
2 hours
from$100$143/ person
via Viator
Otaru: Day & Night Walk in a Nostalgic Historic Port Town
−24%
Otaru
Otaru: Day & Night Walk in a Nostalgic Historic Port Town
2h 30min
from$51$68/ person
via Viator
Great Buddha Jozankei Hokkaido Shrine Day Trip from Sapporo
Sapporo
Great Buddha Jozankei Hokkaido Shrine Day Trip from Sapporo
9–10 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Otaru: Local Izakaya Bar Hopping in the Historic Canal Town
−20%
Otaru
Otaru: Local Izakaya Bar Hopping in the Historic Canal Town
2 hours
from$99$123/ person
via Viator
[Private Car from Sapporo] Customize Your Time & Itinerary
Sapporo
[Private Car from Sapporo] Customize Your Time & Itinerary
4–10 hours
from$292/ person
via Viator
Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Furano & Ningle Terrace Tour from Sapporo
Sapporo
Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo, Furano & Ningle Terrace Tour from Sapporo
5–6 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator

Otaru in Sapporo — FAQ

What is Otaru known for?
Its picturesque canal, historic warehouses, glassware and music boxes, and fresh sushi.
How far is Otaru from Sapporo?
About 40 minutes by train, an easy and popular day trip.
What is there to do in Yoichi?
Visit the Nikka whisky distillery, often combined with an Otaru tour.

More things to do in Sapporo

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