Otaru is a port surrounded by beautiful sea and mountains with a population of 150,000. It is one of the major sightsee-ing spots in Japan and many tourists visit here from both Japan and the rest of the world every year. It has perfect facilities necessary to residents and visitors.                                          
Otaru Station
20 minutes on foot.
8 minutes by bus.
Post Office
10 minutes on foot.
Hospital
10 minutes on foot.
A polyclinic hospital is 20 min-
utes away by bus.
City Hall
20 minutes on foot.
The municipal library, the pub-
lic hall and the gymnasium are
located around the city hall.
Supermarket
20 minutes on foot.
All the necessary things in every-
day life can be purchased at the
supermarket near the station.

 

 Summer is the season of shrines¨rituals and festivals. From June to July, rituals in
the large three shrines are held in sequence and the festival season ends with the Ushio Festival at the end of July.
Beach
 Otaru area is known with its scenic coast.
People enjoy the good summer at beautiful beaches or relaxing in yachts and sightseeing boats.
 Otaru is famous for good sushi all over Japan.
 There are many places for eating out in the city from fast food to Western and Chinese dishes.
Skiing Grounds
Otaru has three skiing grounds within easy reach.