Otaru
in Otaru-shi of Hokkaido, Japan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
43.189 and 141.002 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 43° 11' 21" and E 141° 0' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:03 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:34 am and 6:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Discover Otaru

Otaru in Otaru-shi (Hokkaido) with it's 143,792 citizens is a place in Japan about 523 mi (or 841 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Otaru is now 11:03 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Otaru, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Okadama Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ishikari, Sapporo, Ebetsu, Kitahiroshima and Eniwa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Otaru Asari Classe Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
2-676-1, Asarigawa-Onsen
047-0154 Otaru
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sonia Otaru

Address
0,6 mi
1-4-20, Ironai
047-0031 Otaru-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Hotel Musashitei

Address
3,5 mi
2 686, Asarigawa onsen, Otaru city, Hokkaido 047 0154, Japan.
470154 Otaru Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Otaru Guest House

Address
1,1 mi
3 9 5, MIDORI, OTARU SHI, HOKKAIDO, 047 0034, JAPAN.
470034 Otaru Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Nord Otaru

Address
0,7 mi
1-4-16, Ironai
047-0031 Otaru
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

Address
0,7 mi
3-9-1, Inaho
047-0032 Otaru-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Unga no Yado Otaru Furukawa

Address
0,6 mi
1 2 15, Ironai, Otaru city, Hokkaido 047 0031, Japan.
470031 Otaru-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Vibrant Otaru

Address
0,6 mi
Ironai 1-3-1, Otaru, Hokkaido
047-0031 Otaru-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Authent Hotel Otaru

Address
0,5 mi
2 15 1, INAHO, OTARU, HOKKAIDO 047 0032, JAPAN.
470032 Inaho,,Otaru-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(Kyu) Okagawa Pharmacy

Address
0,5 mi
1 7 7, WAKAMATSU, OTARU SHI, HOKKAIDO, 047 0017, JAPAN.
470017 Otaru Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Sushi lunch,Otaru 小樽ならすし田の寿司を食べねば:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: February 14, 2014
Length: 33:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

真冬の北海道 札幌 グルメ旅 #31 小樽すし田で寿司ランチ編 http://miminome.blogspot.jp/2014/02/31.html みみさん 真冬の北海道 札幌グルメ旅に行く:目次...


Tea Time,Otaru 小樽のスイーツ店ルタオでカフェ:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: February 15, 2014
Length: 28:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

真冬の北海道 札幌 グルメ旅 #32 小樽ルタオでチーズケーキ編 http://miminome.blogspot.jp/2014/02/32.html みみさん 真冬の北海道 札幌グルメ旅に行く:目次...


The train ride to Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Published: April 11, 2015
Length: 00:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HoHo's Corner

The train runs almost completely along the coast, and it was particularly bad weather when we rode, so the ocean was quite intimidating. This was completely unexpected, and you have to see...


Otaru Sakaimachi Avenue Hokkaido JAPAN

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 00:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: zoologicalstar

Sakaimachi Street is an attractive, preserved merchant street in central Otaru, a short walk from the city's.


Otaru Hokkaido Japan

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 50:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: LHK VISIONWORKS

i filmed this to showcase Otaru and is a part of an on going Hokkaido project. This is a sample of some of the footage!


旧手宮線を歩く @北海道小樽市 Temiya Line in Otaru Hokkaido

Published: September 13, 2010
Length: 35:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 北海道ファンマガジン

小樽市の旧手宮線跡地は今もレールが残され、散策することができるようになっています。 http://pucchi.net/hokkaido/trippoint/temiyaline.php.


Dolphin Show - Otaru Aquarium, Hokkaido, Japan

Published: April 08, 2014
Length: 36:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ankit Ravankar

An amazing Dolphin show at the Otaru Aquarium in Hokkaido, Japan. Their skills are amazing.. Please enjoy.


Otaru - Grand Park - Timelapse

Published: December 21, 2014
Length: 55:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 1Joseph Prince

View of morning activity from Grand Park Otaru - Shot on OMD-EM1 12-40/2.8.


Otaru trip, sweet shop letao チーズケーキが大人気の小樽ルタオ周辺 : プラタルッソ札幌

Published: January 03, 2014
Length: 59:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: taiki platalusso

Ini adalah bagian dari lokasi wisata utama Otaru. Bangunan ini indah juga , karena ada ruang terbuka di sekitar Adalah baik untuk foto peringatan. 小樽の観光のメインの場所の一部...


OTARU HINA-DOLL WALKING 小樽「雛めぐり」2012.wmv

Published: February 16, 2012
Length: 37:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tara Jiji

Events surrounding the "dolls" of old Otaru, Japan 旧小樽,日本的"娃娃"事件原委 События вокруг "куклы" старых Отару, Япония 오타루 일본...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Otaru Station

Otaru Station is a railway station in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido).

Located at 43.1978, 140.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1903

Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway

The Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Otaru, Hokkaidō, operated by Chūō Bus Kankō Shōji . The company also operates bus terminals, Sapporo Municipal Subway kiosks, and ski resorts. Opened in 1979, the line climbs Mount Tengu with the panoramic view of the city. There also is Otaru Tenguyama Ski Resort, which is considered to be the first ski course in Hokkaidō.

Located at 43.175, 140.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aerial tramways in Japan

Otaru University of Commerce

Otaru University of Commerce is a national university in Japan. The main campus of the university is located in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan, with a satellite campus located in Chūō-ku, Sapporo.

Located at 43.1911, 140.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese national universities, Universities and colleges in Hokkaido

Minami-Otaru Station

Minami-Otaru Station is a railway station on the JR Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line. It is located in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Located at 43.1871, 141.008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

Ironai Station

Ironai Station was a railway station on the Japanese National Railways Temiya Line. It was located in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Located at 43.1967, 141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations closed in 1962, Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

Otaru-Chikkō Station

Otaru-Chikkō Station is a railway station in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Located at 43.1809, 141.028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1910

Otaru Junior College

Otaru Junior College was a private junior college in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan. It was established in 1967 for women, became coeducational in 1999, and closed in 2008.

Located at 43.1818, 140.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Japanese junior colleges, Universities and colleges in Hokkaido, Educational institutions established in 1967, Educational institutions disestablished in 2008

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Otaru.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Otaru.

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Otaru, Otaru (source)

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Minami-shukutsu: 日和山灯台, Minami-shukutsu (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Otaru, أوتارو, Отару, اوتارو، هوکایدو, QOT, 小樽市, 小樽, 오타루 시, Отарү, Otaru-chhī, โอะตะรุ