Otaru is for everyone, making this charming town a great destination for family vacations. As a location that’s both fun and safe, Otaru is an absolute must-visit with family, no matter if you’re staying at the best hotels in Asia or simpler, budget accommodations. Here’s everything you need to see around town if you’re visiting with kids of all ages.
A Boat Tour Along the Otaru Canal
Travelling to Otaru anytime soon? Here’s a magical experience that you shouldn’t miss out on. Cruise the Otaru Canal and pass historic warehouses and gas lamps from a bygone era. While this experience is more magical during winter, it’s incredibly enchanting and peaceful throughout the year.
Otaru Aquarium
Kids always love dolphins and penguins. So, at the Otaru Aquarium, kids get the chance to spend some quality time with these creatures and also to enjoy their performances.
Otaru Music Box Museum
This is a building that has thousands of music boxes. If your kids love music, rhythms, and a little whimsy, this is the place to be. Once you enter this building, you feel as if you step into a fairy tale, just minutes from Grand Park Otaru – a family-friendly stay by the Park Hotel Group.
Otaru Stained Glass Museum
For another enchanting experience, head to the Otaru Art Base, a gorgeous stained glass museum. While older kids might appreciate the history and contexts of the collection, younger patrons will love the vibrant kaleidoscope of colours reflected from the sunlight.