Beach Spots in Otaru Area

  • Otaru Dream Beach Swimming Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Otarushi Zenibako 3-70
    This is a swimming beach in Otaru city. This area offers Hokkaido's longest swimming season, from late June to late August. The wide sand beach and gentle waves make it suitable even for young children. There are a lot of beach huts selling food and drink during the season, as well as numerous events.
  • Shioya Beach
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    4.0
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    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Otaru-shi Shioya 1-chome

    Small Japanese beach village - the sand is grey, the water shallow for kids, FANTASTIC views of the cliffs and bay - snack food available. Toilets. Sea kayak tours (Japanese speaking only). Family...

  • Zenibako Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Otaru-shi Zenibako 3-chome
  • Higashi Otaru Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hokkaido Otaru-shi Funahamacho

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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