Charming Otaru Escape: 2-day Cultural & Culinary Journey from Sapporo

Embark on a delightful 2 day getaway from Sapporo to the picturesque port town of Otaru.
🚩Sightseeing route - day 1
🚄Sapporo JR station ➡️ 🚄Minami-Otaru JR station ➡️ ⛩️Sumiyoshi Shrine ➡️ 🦪🍣🍤Sankaku Market ➡️ 🛶Otaru Canal ➡️ 🛍Sakaimachibondori Street ➡️ 🕰Otaru Steam Clock ➡️ 🎠Otaru Music Box Museum
➡️ 🚄Minami-Otaru JR station ➡️ 🚄 Sapporo JR station

🚩Sightseeing route - day 2
🚄Otaru JR station ➡️ 🐬Otaru Aquarium

💡 Tips
Otaru distance from Sapporo by JR only around 1 hour, you can choose to overnight at Sapporo instead
Citybus in Otaru charge a flat rate of ¥240, prepare yourself with small change
Stop by at Funamizaka for Japanese comic-style street view
Don't forget to indulge in gourmet desserts at LeTao
Otaru Aquarium may closed for certain days and during non-winter season, check their website schedule before pay your visit!

Post by pttraveltheworld | Jul 16, 2025