Otaru Beach Hotel

Known for its hot springs and shopping, Otaru offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.

Otaru Geihinkan is a top beachfront hotel with free WiFi and free parking, and it’s located close to Shioya Beach .

Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Otaru that are great for your beachside getaway.

Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Otaru: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -5°C. The snowiest months in Otaru are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 77 cm of snowfall.

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Otaru has to offer. Beach lovers can head straight to Otamoi Beach or Zenibako Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover the area’s hot springs and shopping, and make time for local attractions such as Otaru Canal and Sakaimachi Street. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Otaru Music Box Museum or Shin Nihonkai Ferry.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Otaru more easily: The closest major airport is in Sapporo (OKD-Okadama), located 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from the city centre. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Otaru Station, Minami-Otaru Station and Otaru-Chikkō Station.