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\"JR<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 visited Otaru for a short overnight trip from Niseko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otaru is a great destination for a short trip from Niseko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, I will share a simple route including a hotel stay, local food, and dessert spots near Otaru Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes about one hour from Niseko, so it is easy to visit even for a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I had plans early the next morning, so I decided to stay one night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I visited at the end of March, when the snow had already started to melt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stay at Dormy Inn Otaru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Dormy<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I stayed at Dormy Inn Otaru, which is located right in front of the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very convenient location, especially if you travel by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Dinner at Naruto Honten<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Naruto<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For dinner, I went to Naruto Honten, which is famous for its fried chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is about a 2\u20133 minute walk from Dormy Inn Otaru, so the location is very convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I tried to make a reservation, but they do not accept same-day bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, I arrived before 5 PM, so I was able to get a seat without waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I ordered sushi and half fried chicken, and both were delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sushi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This restaurant has a special meaning to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used to visit it with my grandparents when I was a child, around 40 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


LeTAO Dessert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"LeTAO<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After dinner, I stopped by LeTAO, a popular dessert shop in Otaru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a LeTAO shop called “Ekimo LeTAO” located on the first floor of Dormy Inn Otaru, so it was very easy to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had the famous double cheesecake, and it was amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shop was quite busy because it is close to the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though it was just a short trip, I really enjoyed walking around Otaru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a great place for a quick getaway from Niseko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This plan is perfect for travelers who want a relaxed and easy trip near Niseko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


I will also share the breakfast experience in another post.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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