[2025 Otaru Attraction] Travel Guide for Otaru Aquarium (Updated Mar)

Hokkaido’s winter is so beautiful! Southerners have a longing for snow, and they really wish they could spend the whole winter in Hokkaido! In late December of previous years, the snow in Hokkaido arrived as promised, like a paradise for powder snow. With the Ice and Snow Festival, the dazzling night view🌃, and the warm yellow lights shining on the snow-covered streets, Hokkaido in winter is like a love letter💌. 🏨In terms of accommodation, you need to book in advance, because winter is the peak season and the hotel 💴 is on the higher side. A friend from the hotel recommended staying near Odori Station. Sapporo's three subway lines all pass there, so it's very convenient for subsequent trips. 🚇 Use Google Maps to find detailed transportation guides for the subway. Station exits, departure times, and trains are all marked. It is recommended to prepare transfer information. 🚗In terms of itinerary, if you are visiting Otaru and Sapporo, it is very convenient to take JR or subway; if you want to go to Asahikawa Zoo, Biei Aoike, Furano and other places, it is recommended to charter a car. Although JR can get there, the round trip is more time-consuming, and the shuttle bus time is fixed . ⛷️In terms of skiing, Sapporo Ski Resort has a unique forest slide, where you can ski and soak in hot springs, and the transportation is very convenient. The scenery of Furano Ski Resort is also very beautiful. The Niseko Ski Resort is now open and is suitable for experienced skiers and families. The resort facilities are relatively complete, but the price is high. 👔In terms of clothing, hats, scarves🧣, fleece thermal clothes and heating socks should be prepared. The cold of minus ten degrees is really biting, and there is heating indoors. 🥾In terms of shoes, snow shoes should be waterproof, non-slip and warm. You can buy anti-slip mats at FamilyMart and Lawson supermarkets in Sapporo. 💰As for expenses, if you want to live well and have fun in Hokkaido, you have to be prepared to spend. Especially hotels in Niseko are not cheap, and public transportation is not very convenient. 💕Suggested itinerary: Day1: Domestic - Sapporo. Day2: Sapporo - Otaru - Tengu Mountain Cable Car - Otaru Aquarium or Otaru's Dream Blue Light Festival. Day3: Otaru - Enjoy a full day at the powder snow paradise and Niseko Ski Park. Day4: Ski Resort - Hakodate: Kanamori Warehouse - Goryokaku Park - Tropical Botanical Garden - Mount Hakodate. Day5: Hakodate - Hakodate Market - Noboribetsu Hell Valley - Noboribetsu Date Jidai Village. Day6: Return to China 👉👉Tips: During the peak winter season, 💴 will be more expensive. It is recommended that you get a few friends to travel together and rent a car, which is more cost-effective!

Before, I didn't have a chance to explore Otaru properly, so this time I specifically went to the aquarium for the Ferris wheel. The shooting location of this Ferris wheel is in the parking lot of the Otaru Aquarium. After taking photos, you can go to the aquarium for a visit. There are cute little penguins 🐧 swaying around, which is very interesting.

A winter trip to Hokkaido has always been on my travel bucket list, and I finally made it happen this year! The main purposes of this trip were skiing + hot springs + penguin watching. [Sapporo] ➡️Recommended attractions: 1. Odori Park 2. Sapporo Clock Tower 3. Tanukikoji Shopping Street 4. Shiroi Koibito Park: 800 yen to visit the museum ➡️Shopping malls: 1. Near JR Sapporo Station: Daimaru, Stellar Place, Tokyu Department Store 2. Near Odori Park: Mitsukoshi, Parco, Marui Imai ➡️Food: 1. Sumibiyakiniku Shintan: Yakiniku restaurant, reservations required. 2. Kaitenzushi Triton (Kita 8 Jo Kosei Branch): Conveyor belt sushi restaurant, only on-site queuing available, long wait times. 3. Sumibi Izakaya: Random find, tastes pretty good, across the street from JR Sapporo Station North Exit. 4. Yamaen-ya Ramen: Self-service ordering ➡️Hotels: 1. Sapporo Keihan Ex Hotel: 5-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station North Exit, convenience store downstairs. 2. Sapporo Emmsia Hotel: 15 minutes from JR Sapporo Station, 7-Eleven downstairs, hotel has hot springs. [Otaru] ➡️Recommended attractions: 1. Otaru Canal 2. Otaru Shopping Street: Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Music Box Museum 3. Otaru Aquarium: Penguin walks and dolphin shows 4. Mount Tengu: Remember to check the official website for operating hours before going. 5. Funamizaka: This view is really average ➡️Food: 1. Sankaku Market: Takeda Fresh Fish Shop, Eien Hanten Shokudo, it's quite small inside, with only a few seafood shops. 2. Masazushi (Main Branch): Made reservations for omakase in advance 3. LeTAO (Desserts) 4. Uniya: Signature dish is sea urchin rice bowl 5. Kaisen Shokudo Sawazaki Suisan (Branch 3) 6. Menya Unga ➡️Hotels: Grand Park Otaru: The hotel is opposite JR Otaru Station, and there is a Don Quijote nearby. The hotel also has hot springs. [Lake Toya] ➡️Food: 1. Soup Curry mog mog Hot Flavor 2. Menya Arashi 3. Seven-Eleven with the black label ➡️Hotels: The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa [Noboribetsu] ➡️Recommended attractions: 1. Noboribetsu Bear Park: Free shuttle bus from Dai-ichi Takimotokan Hotel, tickets are cheaper at the Noboribetsu Tourist Information Center than buying them on-site. Features include the dried fish cable car and bear performances. 2. Jigokudani (Hell Valley) ➡️Food: 1. Noboribetsu Onsen Market 2. Sugiyōhōen: Honeycomb ice cream 3. Ramen Tenho 4. Rakunoukan: Milk, pudding ➡️Hotels: Dai-ichi Takimotokan

🌴 Attractions Overview:A nice attraction to go if you bringing your kids there. 📷 Photo Spots:The cute penguin and the dolphin show is a must!!!! 🎫 Tickets:$12 for adult 🚗 Transportation: I took a direct bus from the Otaru bus station.It takes about 20min to reach the aquarium. If I’m not wrong it cost around ¥240 for the bus ticket. 🕝 Opening Hours:1000-1600(during winter time) 🏷️ Tips : Just remember to take note of the showing time of penguin and dolphin.There is only 3 shows a day☺️☺️ #travel #familytravel #sapporo #otaru #chitose #thingstodo #thingstodo #japan

👩‍❤️‍👩Otaru Otaru Hokkaido's winter hides pure romance, and Otaru Shukutsu Panorama Observation Deck is the perfect place to take pictures of this romance. Don't miss it when you come to Otaru! 📍The transportation is very convenient: get off at JR Otaru Station, take bus Line 11, get off at Otaru Aquarium, and walk slowly for 10-15 minutes to arrive. It is more worry-free to drive by yourself. You can drive directly to the observatory and easily start this romantic journey [Grin]. [StarEyes] There are hidden surprises here. The Shukutsu Observatory is very close to the Otaru Aquarium. After enjoying the snow, you can go to see the cute marine life [Cute]. The dreamy Ferris wheel nearby is intertwined with the snow scene, and any photo you take is very photogenic [Love]. [Yeah] When you get to the observatory, it feels like you’ve walked into a fairytale snow country. Large snowflakes fluttered down, gently covering Otaru Port with a silver coat. The ships are quietly docked, with masts looming in the snow. The mountains in the distance are also covered with snow, which contrasts with the snowy scenery of the harbor in front of us. Any glance is a beautiful winter picture [Congratulate]. 🌆The cold sea breeze is howling and the snow is flying all over the sky. Looking down at the mountain, the sea water is surging against the rocks; the steep cliffs beside add a bit of danger; the fireworks and world in the distance add a warm atmosphere to the snowy scene. The beauty of Otaru is displayed before your eyes without reservation, and every glance will be deeply imprinted in your heart. 📸If you want to take photos, the fence next to the observation deck is a great spot. Leaning against the fence, with the snowy Otaru Port as the background, strike a pose casually, and capture the atmospheric snow scene with ease. Dominating the circle of friends is not a problem. The winter snow scene at the Otaru Shukutsu Observatory is a gentle poem that heals everything. Come here for a date with the snow, it will definitely become the most unforgettable white moonlight in your travel memory.

🧳Preparation before departure: 📝Note tips: - Visa: Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and apply for your visa at least one month in advance. - Cash [Purse]: Prepare an appropriate amount of Japanese yen cash, and confirm the applicability of credit cards in Japan. - Clothing [Bounet]: In addition to down jackets, sweaters, and thermal underwear, you also need to prepare gloves, hats, scarves, windproof masks, and waterproof snow boots. - Other items [Trunk]: Bring sunscreen (sunlight reflection is strong in winter), thermos cup, baby warmer, travel pillow, conversion plug, etc. 🚉Transportation guide: - New Chitose Airport to Sapporo: You can choose JR rapid train or bus, which takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour. - JR Rail Pass: Choose the Hokkaido Rail Pass (JR Hokkaido Rail Pass) according to your itinerary. There are 3 days, 5 days, and 7 days to choose from. - [Taxi] Charter service: Book in advance to confirm the car model, number of seats, itinerary and price. 🛏【️Hotel Guide】 - Sapporo: We recommend Sapporo Prince Hotel or Sapporo Keio Plaza Hotel, which are close to Sapporo Station and are convenient for travel. - Otaru: Recommend the Otaru Canal La Vista Hotel, which is within walking distance of the canal. - Asahikawa: Recommended JR Hotel Asahikawa, close to Asahiyama Zoo. - Lake Toya: Recommend Lake Toya Manseikaku Hotel with lake view. - Hakodate: Recommend the Best Western Hotel Hakodate, close to the Hakodate Mountain Cable Car. Hokkaido 8 days and 7 nights customized itinerary [Airplane]: D1[Airplane]: Pick up in Sapporo, check into Sapporo hotel, try Sapporo Ramen Yokocho to taste local food in the evening, overnight: Sapporo. D2: Depart from Sapporo to Biei Aoike, visit a Christmas tree farm on the way, visit Shirasuda Falls in the afternoon, and experience the Forest Elf Terrace in the evening. Overnight: Sapporo. D3: Visit Shiroi Koibito Factory and experience making biscuits. In the afternoon, go to Otaru Aquarium to see penguins. Then visit Funamizaka, Music Box Museum, and Otaru Canal. In the evening, take the Tengu Mountain Cable Car to enjoy the night view. Overnight: Sapporo. D4: Go to Bear Ranch and have close contact with bears. In the afternoon, visit Noboribetsu Hell Valley and experience Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street. Overnight: Noboribetsu. D5: Depart from Noboribetsu to Lake Toya Observation Deck, visit Hachimanzaka, and enjoy the night view of Mount Hakodate at night. Overnight: Hakodate. D6: Visit Hakodate Market in the morning, taste fresh seafood, then visit Motomachi Historical District, return to Sapporo city in the afternoon, stay in Sapporo. D7: Sapporo citywalk, experience Odori Park, Tanukikoji shopping street, taste Hokkaido specialties, free time in the evening, overnight in Sapporo. D8: According to the flight time, depart from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport in advance and prepare for the return trip. The main thing is to make appropriate adjustments according to your own personal preferences and actual situation. Then I wish you a happy trip to Hokkaido!

Otaru Tengu Mountain is not only the most beautiful at night, but also a guide to skip-the-line viewing || A guide to Mount Tengu in a day trip from Otaru Continuing from the previous article, guide to Otaru Aquarium and Shutsu Observation Deck After we watched the show at Otaru Aquarium, climbed to the observatory, and had lunch, the time came to about one o'clock. At this time, the winter sun in Hokkaido had begun to set. The slanted sunlight cut out mottled shadows. My intuition told me that the sun was shining brightly. In the evening, the top of Mount Tengu should be beautiful, so we headed straight for Mount Tengu. 🚗Transportation: If the time is right and there are not many people, you can take Line 11 at 13:10 back to Chuo-dori Station, transfer to Line 9, and arrive at the foot of Tengu Mountain at about 14:00; if you happen to miss the bus or there are too many people to get on it, then it is recommended Take a taxi directly, 🚌it leaves every half an hour. It’s not good to wait in the cold wind for half an hour. Aquarium ➡️Tengu Mountain ¥3,700 can be reached in 20 minutes. After arriving at Tengu Mountain, it was still early in the night, and there were not many people going up the mountain. After buying the tickets, we waited for a round before going up the mountain. The cable car in Tengu Mountain only has two cars. One goes up and one comes down. One car can be crowded For a dozen people, the waiting time for a car is about 4-5 minutes. When queuing, you can estimate the queuing time based on the number of people in the queue. When we arrived at the top of the mountain, it happened to be partially snowing on the top of the mountain. The Tengu Shrine and the woods in the snow were perfect for taking pictures. At this time, it was about half past two, and the sun began to set in the west. The warm winter sun passed through the gaps in the clouds and shone on the mountains southwest of Otaru, casting sharp shadows in the city and cutting the city into the shape of mountain peaks (picture 1-9), the perfect integration of urban landscape and natural scenery will never lose to the night scene. The best light time is about 14:55-15:25. Beautiful light is always short-lived. When the sun sets behind the mountains, there is no sunshine in the city. The shooting date is December 30, and the sunset time is December 16. :10 points, you can make a specific estimate based on the sunset time that day. We queued up to take the cable car down the mountain at 15:30 to avoid the peak of the descent. There were very few people in the queue and we went down the mountain in about ten minutes. When we took the cable car down the mountain, there was already a long queue at the bottom of the mountain. It would take less than an hour to get up the mountain. After that, you can take a seat or take a taxi for ¥1,400 back to the JR station. You will find Otaru, which is very photogenic during blues time (Picture 11). At this time, the light is just right. You can go to other internet famous attractions to take pictures or walk around. All very pleasant. This schedule is suitable for going up the mountain when the weather is good and sunny. If it is cloudy or snowy, the scenery on the mountain may not be very impressive. Please make a flexible decision based on the weather of the day~

Otaru Aquarium | A Dreamy Ocean Adventure🐟 📍Address: 3-303 Shukutsu, Otaru, Hokkaido 🚗Transportation: From Otaru Station, take a bus for about 20 minutes to reach the aquarium. Enjoy the street view of Otaru along the way. Remember to check the bus schedule in advance. 🎫Tickets: You can purchase tickets on the official website or on-site. It is recommended to book online in advance, as there are sometimes special packages that include small souvenirs. 🐠Highlights: The aquarium features adorable penguins walking around, which is super cute and healing. There is also a large jellyfish display area, where jellyfish float gracefully under the dreamy lights, creating a stunning visual experience. The transparent underwater tunnel allows you to feel as if you are underwater, surrounded by various fish, and experience the wonder and awe of the ocean. 🍱Food Recommendations: The aquarium's restaurant offers fresh seafood rice bowls made with ingredients sourced from local waters, providing a delicious taste. Nearby, there are also dessert shops offering Otaru specialties. After enjoying the ocean atmosphere, treat yourself to a sweet cake or ice cream to satisfy your taste buds. 🎁Souvenirs: Don't miss the aquarium's gift shop, which offers a variety of cute marine animal plush toys, exquisite stationery, and unique accessories. Picking a few items as souvenirs is a great idea. 📸Photography Tips: The penguin pavilion, jellyfish area, and underwater tunnel are all great places for taking photos. Turn off the flash, use natural light, and use marine life as the background to easily capture stunning photos. Otaru Aquarium is not only a joyful ocean for children but also a great place for adults to relax and unwind. Here, you can have close encounters with marine life and experience the charm and healing power of the ocean. Come and embark on this wonderful ocean adventure!

🏠 Otaru Aquarium 🚩 3 Chome-303 Shukutsu, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0047 Japan ⏰ Every day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 📝 I went to Otaru Aquarium because I heard you can see penguins in Otaru. In addition to penguins, you can also see seals, sea lions, and seal shows at this aquarium. But I think the best time was definitely with the penguins. The sight of them walking around is a cute scene that you can't find anywhere else in the world. #WinterTravelDestination

#AquariumTravel Let's go see the cuteness of the penguin parade at Otaru Aquarium, an aquarium on the beach in Otaru. Although this place is not a large zoo or aquarium, the advantage is that it is very convenient to travel to. It doesn't take long from Sapporo. Most importantly, the view is beautiful. Plus, you can see penguins walking on the snow up close, along with many other activities and shows! - Touch Pool allows you to touch real sea animals. - Seal feeding show - Dolphin show, big, smart, super cute For those who don't have much time and want to see the cute parade of little guinea pigs This is a great choice 🥰 📌 Otaru Aquarium 💰 Admission fee Adults 1,000 yen ⏰ 10.00 - 16.00 🚍 How to get there - From JR Otaru Station, walk out to the front and you will see the Bus Terminal - Walk to platform number 3 and take Chuo Bus No. 10 or 11. Get off at the end of the line - Fare 220 yen . #Where to go next trip? #Review Japan #Travel Japan #Japan #Review Hokkaido #Hokkaido #Otaru #Penguin Parade #travel #Secret location #Waiting for the day to travel

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Variety of sea creature that you can be close and touch. good for kids to learn about this animal like sea urchin etc.. love the penguin walk parade. so close up with the penguin although it tend to be very crowded with visitor and you dont have enough space to stand and take photo. There are also few animal show like dolphin and seals. If you driving, the parking is provided and but quiet a distance to walk with steps. #GiveThanks