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The things to know before you go.| Fly into | Sapporo Okadama Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Otaru | 32.8 km |
| Cheapest flight found | $396 |
| Cheapest month to fly | December |
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The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Otaru is $396. A round-trip fare starts at $931.
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If you're not in a hurry to get to the city, think about making a pit stop along the way. Sometimes, you can find cheaper plane tickets by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Otaru
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, to fly.
Check the weather before you head off. August is the warmest time of year in Otaru, with averages between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from -11ºC (12ºF) to 0ºC (32ºF).
May gives you the best chance of sunshine. With nine days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Otaru.
December brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Otaru: what you need to know
You can jet into Otaru through New Chitose Airport (CTS), a well-connected option around 72 kilometres away.
After booking your ticket, find the perfect stay to match your journey. Here's a lineup of top hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Otaru highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Otaru:
Otaru Canal: Delivering a strong first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Otaru Canal Walkpass: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north of the heart of Otaru.
Explore more of Japan
There's loads more of Japan ready to be uncovered. About 257 kilometres south of Otaru, head for Aomori. On the must-do list? Start with Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum. The closest airport to this city is Aomori Airport (AOJ).
Kushiro is another popular destination in Japan and is roughly 274 kilometres east of Otaru. Set your sights on top attractions like Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Kushiro Art Museum Hokkaido (Hokkaidōritsu Kushiro geijutsu-kan) and Lake Harutori-ko nature centre.
About 64 kilometres southeast of Otaru, Chitose brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Shikotsu Lake Sky Road, Steiff DISCOVERY WALK and Chitose Salmon Aquarium.
Complete your trip with a Otaru car rental
Rent a car in the city and start your journey when you're ready. Browse the range of car rentals in Otaru and unlock the top deals with a single search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from included mileage to flexible bookings and provider rating.