Ultimate Guide To 8 Best Things To Do In Otaru, Hokkaido #japan

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This ultimate guide covers the 8 best things to do in Otaru, Hokkaido, if you only have one day. From fresh seafood at Sankaku Market to the romantic Otaru Canal and the whimsical Music Box Museum, it's a packed itinerary.

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Plan · 9 places · Otaru, Japan

One Day in Otaru: Seafood, Shopping & Sweets

“If you're visiting Otaru for the first time and only have one day, this is the ultimate guide for the eight best things to do.”

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Sankaku Market
Market · Otaru
3.9 (3,052)Closed · opens tomorrow 7 AM
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Start your day at Sankaku Market for the freshest seafood and a kaisendon bowl for breakfast. It's a vibrant market where you can find a variety of local seafood.
Sankaku Market, 三角市場内 3 Chome-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0032, Japan
- Kaisendon bowl — Enjoy a kaisendon bowl for breakfast, featuring the freshest seafood available at the market.
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Otaru Canal
Tourist attraction · Otaru
4.4 (28,272)Closed
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The iconic Otaru Canal is known as the most romantic spot in Otaru. It's a beautiful place for a stroll and to enjoy the historic atmosphere.
Otaru Canal, 5 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0007, Japan
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Sakai-machi Hondori Street
Tourist attraction · Otaru
4.5 (205)Open now
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This is where you'll spend most of your time in Otaru, with many shops and attractions. It's just a 2-minute walk from the Otaru Canal.
Japan, 〒047-0027 Hokkaido, Otaru, Sakaimachi, 2 Sakaimachi Hondori Street, 堺町本通り
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Ryugetsu Co.
Dessert restaurant · Otaru
4.5Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30 AM
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A great place to start your exploration of Sakai-machi Hondori Street, offering Hokkaido milk ice cream and a variety of confectionaries limited only to Hokkaido.
Ryugetsu Co., 3-18 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0027, Japan
- Hokkaido milk ice cream — Indulge in some delicious Hokkaido milk ice cream, a must-try treat in the region.
- Tokatic Basuq cheesecake — Ryugetsu Co. sells a variety of confectionaries limited to Hokkaido, including the Tokatic Basuq cheesecake.
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Miffy Kitchen
Souvenir store · Otaru
4.6Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30 AM
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You cannot miss out on Miffy Kitchen, where you can find limited edition Miffy merchandise.
Japan, 〒047-0027 Hokkaido, Otaru, Sakaimachi, 7−1 小樽 MIFFY PORT TOWN
- Limited edition Baker Miffy plushie — I finally got the limited edition Baker Miffy plushie here, a special item for Miffy fans.
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Snoopy Village
Novelty store · Otaru
4.4 (581)Open · until 5:30 PM
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Located near Miffy Kitchen, Snoopy Village is another themed shop worth visiting.
Japan, 〒047-0027 Hokkaido, Otaru, Sakaimachi, 6−4 ２F SNOOPY Village 小樽店
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Ika Taro Honpo
Souvenir store · Otaru
4.2 (334)Open · until 5 PM
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Just next door to Snoopy Village is this famous snack store that sells Ika Taro, also known as dried squid strips.
Ika Taro Honpo, 6-4 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0027, Japan
- Ika Taro (dried squid strips) — Try the Ika Taro, or dried squid strips, a famous snack from this store.
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LeTAO Main Store
Pastry shop · Otaru
4.3 (2)Open · until 6 PM
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Go to the LeTAO flagship store to enjoy the creamiest cheesecake and have your second Hokkaido milk soft serve for the day.
LeTAO Main Store, 7-16 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0027, Japan
- Creamiest cheesecake — Indulge in the creamiest cheesecake at the LeTAO flagship store, a signature treat.
- Hokkaido milk soft serve — Enjoy your second Hokkaido milk soft serve of the day here, a rich and creamy dessert.
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Otaru Music Box Museum
Music box store · Otaru
4.2Closed · opens Friday 9 AM
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End your day at the Music Box Museum, which even has a level dedicated to everything Studio Ghibli. It's a charming place to explore unique music boxes and Ghibli merchandise.
Otaru Music Box Museum, 4-1 Sumiyoshicho, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0015, Japan
- Studio Ghibli level — The museum features a dedicated level for Studio Ghibli, offering a variety of merchandise and exhibits for fans.

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