Best beaches in Otaru

5 ranked beaches in Otaru, Hokkaido

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Otaru

1
Asarigawa Beach
Quieter alternative
7.0
2
Hoshimi Beach
Less crowded alternative
7.0
3
Otaru Dream Beach
Most popular summer beach near Sapporo
7.0
4
Shioya Beach
Quiet coastal area
7.0
5
Zenibako Beach
Well-known surfing beach
7.0

What makes Otaru's beaches stand out?

Otaru sits in Hokkaido, Japan and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Otaru or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.