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Sapporo
Hokkaido's vibrant capital known for its annual Snow Festival, fresh seafood, craft beer, and the iconic Odori Park.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
Otaru sits on the route: 20 minutes from Yoichi, 32km from Sapporo.
Otaru is a city located in Hokkaido, Japan. With a population of 115,333, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Otaru sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Otaru to your route.
Otaru (小樽市, Otaru-shi) is a city and port in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. The city faces Ishikari Bay and the Sea of Japan, and has long served as the main port of the bay. With its many historical buildings, Otaru is a popular tourist destination. Because it is a 25-minute driveRead more
from Sapporo, it has grown as a commuter town. As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 107,432 and a population density of 441 persons per km2 (1,100 persons per mi2). The total area is 243.83 km2 (94.14 sq mi). Although it is the largest city in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, the subprefecture's capital is the more centrally located Kutchan.
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Otaru is located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 43.1894 latitude, 141.0022 longitude.
Otaru has a population of approximately 115,333 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Hokkaido's vibrant capital known for its annual Snow Festival, fresh seafood, craft beer, and the iconic Odori Park.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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