Otaru (Sapporo), Japan
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17 Otaru (Sapporo), Japan Port Reviews
by RaymondoCoombo
Otaru is a delightful destination with easy access to Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. There is plenty to see around Otaru itself if you just want to wander or take a taxi to nearby attractions (Old Aoyama Villa -Herring palace & Kihinkan garden, Otaru Aquarium, Mt Tengu lookout). However a rapid train trip to Sapporo from Otaru station takes only 40 minutes and about Y1600 to see Odori Park, the JR Observation Tower, and Nakajima Park. Autumn is a good time to see fall colours around these northern ports.
by ljohnston
Walk to the closest station from the port - there is one about 5 minutes away and a station a further walk away (don't take the bus as you will get stuck in traffic). Take the train to Sapporo- it is 20-30 mins away from memory. Here you can find the park, previous Olympic city, shops, great food places etc. In August last year there was a huge beer festival spread through the city's Central Park.
by williaml632
did excursion, first time in japan so was very interesting
Visited: Sep 08, 2017
by nihongo
Sapparo was great, especially the ski jump. Would love to have seen any attraction having to deal with Kabuki, Shinto temples, Geisha and/or sumo. These are very attractive destinations in Japan
Visited: Sep 18, 2017
by LKWC
Good - Princess lacked direction of their concern for travelers experience - their key was to sell over cost shore excursions
Visited: Sep 18, 2017
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