Otaru is situated in the western part of Hokkaido, facing Ishikari Bay. It has developed and prospered as "the sea entrance of Hokkaido" over the last 100 years and it has gained the nickname "Wall Street of the North."(JNTO)

 

Directions:

From Tokyo :

1h 30min from Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)  or 1h 45min from Narita International Airport to New Chitose Airport, and 1h 11min from the airport to Otaru Station by JR Chitose-Hakodate Line (rapid train, 2,090yen one way).

 

From Osaka :

2h 10min from Osaka International Airport (Itami), or 2h 15min from Kansai International Airport to New Chitose Airport, and 1h 11min from the airport to Otaru Station by JR Chitose-Hakodate Line (rapid train, 2,090yen one way).

 

 

Reaching Otaru

http://otaru.gr.jp/welcome_en/basic_information/

 

Accommodation in Otaru

http://otaru.gr.jp.e.go.hp.transer.com/stay/

 

City Information

http://otaru.gr.jp/welcome_en/