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Explore Otaru

Otaru is situated on Japan,s northernmost island of Hokkaido, a port city to the northwest of Sapporo inside of the Shiribeshi Subprefecture.It has served as the main port for Isihikari Bay and is also a popular toursit destination due to many of it,s historical buildings.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki55zaqYbek

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
English and Japanese are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Japanese yen (JPY)
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
(Sapporo) Inexpensive Restaurant 800 JPY, Mid-range Restaurant 5 000 JPY, Combo Meal 680 JPY
Drinks
(Sapporo) Bottle of Wine 950 yen, Water 102,50 - 175 yen, Cappuccino 433,33, Coke/Pepsi 130 yen, Beer 200 - 400 yen
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
(Sapporo) Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 575 JPY, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 300 JPY, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 6 000 JPY
General Transport
Walking is the best way to see Otaru,s sights.Cars can be used, but most buildings are within walking distance of each other.

Things to do in Otaru

Diversify your knowledge on ice-cream flavours by stopping by the Aisukurimu-ya-san, take a tour on or off the Otaru Canal or learn to blow your own pieces, maybe even buy a handmade crystal from Kitaichi.Look into the city past inside the Otaru Museum that displays some fascinating dioramas.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Japan) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Japan:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Japan: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Japan) Lonely Planet Japan
  • Reserve a SIM card or portable wifi
  • Camera
  • Electrical adapter and power bank
  • Japan Rail Pass
  • Comfortable heat-wicking clothes and walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • sunglasses and a hat and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Japan) China; Russia; Philippines; Vietnam; CIS countries and Georgia.The citizens of these countries need a Japan tourist visa to enter Japan.