Recommended family-friendly accommodations in Otaru, Hokkaido, close to the Otaru Canal, Otaru Station, and Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street

For a stay in the heart of downtown Otaru, we recommend the super convenient family-friendly hotel in Otaru, Hokkaido, the Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal. Not only is it within walking distance of the Otaru Canal, JR Otaru Station is about a 10-minute walk away, and Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street is a stroll away, making its location truly exceptional. The Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal boasts a high rating of 8.7 on booking sites and was awarded the 2024 Agoda Traveler's Choice Award, proving its popularity. I chose the Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal for my two-day, one-night stay in Otaru. I even walked to Sankaku Market to eat king crab and then to Sakaimachi Shopping Street, making the entire itinerary entirely within walking distance.

Post by Blake Tsai | Oct 15, 2025