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The best museums in Otaru in January 2026

These are the top 10 best museums in Otaru, Japan, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2026. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Otaru, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Otaru.

Looking for the best museums in Otaru? These are the best ones:

  1. Otaru Aquarium1

    Otaru Aquarium

     Otaru
    Otaru Aquarium, located in Otaru City, Hokkaido, Japan, is a public aquarium managed by the Otaru Public Aquarium Corporation, Third Sector. This aquarium is one of the largest in Hokkaido and is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA). It is also accredited as a Museum-equivalent facility by the Museum Act from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
     4.2
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  3. The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum2

    The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum

     Otaru
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  4. Otaru City General Museum3

    Otaru City General Museum

     Otaru
     4.1
    Science & Technology Science
  5. 4

    Former Nippon Yusen Co., Ltd. Otaru Branch

     Otaru
     4.4
    Science & Technology Science
  7. Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum5

    Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum

     Otaru
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  8. Otaru City Otaru Museum of Art6

    Otaru City Otaru Museum of Art

     Otaru
     4.4
  9. 7

    Otaru City General Museum Canal Hall

     Otaru
     4.6
  11. 8

    Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch

     Otaru
     4.4
  12. 9

    Otaru City Board of Education Temple Cave Preservation Hall

     Otaru
     4.0
    History & Anthropology History
  13. 10

    Nitori Museum of Art

     Otaru
     4.4

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