Sightseeing around Otaru Area
Our hotel is surrounded by sightseeing areas that represent Hokkaido. Asarigawa Onsen area near the hotel, Otaru city center areas such as Otaru Canal, Otaru suburban areas such as Otaru Aquarium, Sapporo city center areas such as Sapporo Clock Tower, former Hokkaido Government Red Brick Office Building and Odori Park, Sapporo suburban areas such as Jozankei Onsen, Historical Village of Hokkaido, and Moiwayama Observatory. Let’s look at each in detail. Please use this as a reference when planning your trip.
Asarigawa Area
A 5-6 minute drive along the Asari River from the Japan Sea side where JR Asari Station and the Asari IC (interchange) are located will take you to an area of deepening nature, including Asari River Hot Springs, ski resorts, golf courses, and Lake Otarunai. An hour’s drive further in leads to Jozankei Onsen and Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort. Surrounded by rich forests, the area attracts wild birds.
Asari Dam
Sasson Golf Club
Central Otaru
The port town of Otaru was developed first in order to build the main government office (today’s Hokkaido Government Office) in present-day Sapporo City. The port was built, goods were transported, people and goods gathered, and the center of Otaru flourished as the largest city in Hokkaido. Brick warehouses and banks lined the streets, and a walk through the center of Otaru is a great way to experience the city.
Otaru Suburbs
We invite you to explore Minami-Otaru, where Otaru was first settled. Visit Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine. It was opened by the chief priest of Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine as the general guardian of Otaru. And the huge Wing Bay Otaru along Otaru Marina. In the Shukitsu area, there is the Goten herring palace and the dynamic Otaru Aquarium jutting out into the Sea of Japan. Otaru is also famous as a movie location. Mt. Tengu is one of Hokkaido’s three most beautiful night views of the city and the sea.
Sapporo Central Area
Centered around Odori Park, high-rise buildings line the side of Sapporo Station. Sapporo Station, Hokkaido Government Sapporo City Hall, Hokkaido University, Sapporo Clock Tower, and Sapporo Botanical Garden. On the Susukino side are 4th Avenue, Tanuki-koji shopping arcade, Nijo Market, and Nakajima Park. It is the largest entertainment district north of Tokyo and a gathering place for Hokkaido’s food. It is also a shopping area with many duty-free stores.
Sapporo Suburbs
There are many mountains on the west and south sides of Sapporo, and there are many observation decks. Asahiyama Observatory, Okurayama Observatory, Moiwayama Observatory, and Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill are all connected. We also recommend using the subway and bus to explore suburban areas. You can enjoy skiing in the winter and trekking in the summer at Bankei Ski Resort, Moiwayama Ski Resort, Teineyama Ski Resort, and Fu’s Ski Resort, all located 30 minutes from the city center.
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