2026 East Otaru Swimming Beach Full-Day Course

A full-day course that features East Otaru Swimming Beach (東小樽海水浴場), which opens from July 11 (Saturday) through August 23 (Sunday) 2026, combining a walking tour of Otaru and swimming in one day. In the morning, start with a stroll along Otaru Canal (小樽運河) and enjoy the scenery of retro stone storehouses lined up along the waterfront. At Sakaimachi Shopping Street (堺町通り商店街), browse glass craft and music box shops while enjoying street food snacks. For lunch, enjoy fresh seafood rice bowls at Sankaku Market (三角市場) in front of Otaru Station. In the afternoon, visit Otaru Museum (小樽市総合博物館) to see steam locomotives and railway exhibits, then head to East Otaru Swimming Beach (東小樽海水浴場). Spend until evening playing in the waves at the stony beach—a summer day in Otaru where the sea is the climax. With swimming facilities and toilet amenities in place, the whole family can enjoy the sea with peace of mind. Admission and parking are free, making it easy to visit.