Otaru accommodation from AU$59

Visit Asarigawa Onsen, a natural phenomenon whose waters are heated by gasses beneath the earth's crust. If you're eager to set up shop close to this attraction, Hotel Sonia and Authent Hotel Otaru should be your first stop.

If you find yourself searching for more options in Otaru, try the Kuramure and the Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa MORI no UTA. They are 7 kilometres and 30 kilometres away from the city's main streets. If those two aren't the best fit, you can try the Shogetsu Grand Hotel or the Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Attractions and Hotels Near Otaru

Don't be a drongo by missing out on the other fabulous attractions in Hokkaido. Check out the traditional villages. Visitors should also admire the region's coastal plains, forests and rivers. Visitors and locals alike in this fabulous part of Japan often enjoy snowboarding.

The close by localities of Sapporo and Kimobetsu-cho are worth checking out. Sapporo is 35 kilometres to the southeast of Otaru, while Kimobetsu-cho is 45 kilometres to the south. Hotels and apartments in Sapporo are the JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo and Novotel Sapporo Hotel. The Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention and The Westin Rusutsu Resort are some of the better ones in Kimobetsu-cho.

If you enjoy sports and want to watch local games, you might like to visit Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium, which can be found to the southeast of Otaru. To sleep nearby, make a reservation at the Hotel Hamilton Sapporo or the Hotel Route-Inn Sapporo Kitayojo.

New Chitose Airport is the most convenient airport, and can be found 70 kilometres away from central Otaru. Hotels close to New Chitose Airport include the Crowne Plaza Ana Chitose and the Hotel Wing International Chitose.