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The Otaru canal lined with stone warehouses

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Where does National Geographic Resolution dock in Otaru?

On the cruise line’s itinerary for Mon, 12 Jul 2027, Tue, 13 Jul 2027; no times published yet.

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The short answer

National Geographic Resolution is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 12 Jul, 13 Jul; neither the line nor the port has published times.

In portMon, 12 Jul 2027times not yet published

Otaru in one glance

The canal, on foot from the ship, Otaru

The canal, on foot from the ship

Finished in 1923 on reclaimed land so barges could unload straight into the warehouses.about 1h · 10 min walkSushi on Sushiya-dori, Otaru

Sushi on Sushiya-dori

A whole street of counters in a town that has lived on cold water for a century.about 2h · 15 min walkSakaimachi street, Otaru

Sakaimachi street

A kilometre of former merchant houses now holding glassworks, music-box makers and more soft-serve than any street needs.about 2h · 20 min walk
Off the ship and back

The berth, the way into town and back in Otaru

Otaru: the port's timed days

Each day, with the call it needs

No listed call has published times, so nothing here is cut to a date. Each day says the call length it needs.

Rainy-day plan

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The canal, on foot from the ship, OtaruThe Wall Street of the North, OtaruSankaku Market, Otaru

Needs a 4-hour callabout 2hwalkviews

The canal, unhurried

For anyone with two hours and no interest in transport at all.

  1. 0:00Walk from the berth to the canal
  2. 0:10The canal and the warehouse row
  3. 0:40Nichigin-dori — the bank street
  4. 0:55A bowl at Sankaku Market
  5. + 1 more stop on the full route

Free

Open in Google Maps, in 2 parts

  1. 1Your ship → Walk to the canal → Nichigin-dori, the bank streeton foot
  2. 2Nichigin-dori, the bank street → Sankaku Market → Your shipon foot
Follow this routeGuided versionOtaru Private 4hr Walking Tour: Tailored for YouSame canal and market walk with a guide who knows the history · from US$100
Build your own bowl at Sankaku Market, OtaruSakaimachi street, OtaruKitaichi Hall in Otaru, lit by its oil lamps

Needs a 7-hour callabout 5hwalkshopping

Canal, glass and Sakaimachi

For walkers who want the postcard canal plus glass and music-box shopping.

  1. 0:00The canal, early
  2. 0:45Sankaku Market for a built-to-order bowl
  3. 1:45Walk Sakaimachi street end to end
  4. 3:00Kitaichi Glass No.3, in a herring warehouse
  5. + 1 more stop on the full route

Free

Open in Google Maps, in 2 parts

  1. 1Your ship → The canal, early → Sankaku Market → Sakaimachi streeton foot
  2. 2Sakaimachi street → Kitaichi Glass No.3 → Your shipon foot
Follow this routeGuided versionPrivate Customizable walking Tour in OtaruThe same canal-to-Sakaimachi route, tailored and guided · from US$165
Yoichi and the whisky, OtaruYoichi whisky distillery, OtaruYoichi whisky distillery, Otaru

Needs an 8-hour callabout 6hhistoryfood

Yoichi and the whisky

For whisky fans with a full day; no booking needed for the museum and tasting bar.

  1. 0:00Walk to Otaru Station
  2. 0:25The 9:36 train to Yoichi
  3. 0:55Nikka Yoichi distillery
  4. 2:30Tasting, and the Taketsuru residence
  5. + 3 more stops on the full route

Costs about ¥940 pp return (JR ¥470 each way)

Open in Google Maps, in 4 parts

  1. 1Your ship → Walk to Otaru Stationon foot
  2. 2Walk to Otaru Station → Train to Yoichitrain or bus
  3. 3Train to Yoichi → Train back to Otarutrain or bus
  4. 4Train back to Otaru → The old town and the canal → Your shipon foot
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Weather ashore · a usual July day in Otaru
24° / 17°C76° / 63°F

Rain on about 8 days in 30 — the rain-day plan if the day turns wet

The forecast for Mon 12 Jul appears here from Tue 6 Jul.

Normals 1991–2020: Japan Meteorological Agency, Otaru station · The official figures →

Quick answers

National Geographic Resolution at Otaru

Where does National Geographic Resolution dock in Otaru?

National Geographic Resolution is on the cruise line’s itinerary for 12 Jul, 13 Jul; neither the line nor the port has published times. From the berth: No.3 Wharf: the canal is about 500 m (5–10 min); JR Otaru Station ~15 min; Sakaimachi street ~20 min on foot.

When is National Geographic Resolution next in Otaru?

It is on the cruise line’s itinerary for Mon, 12 Jul 2027, Tue, 13 Jul 2027; neither the line nor the port has published times. Its recent call was on .

Checked · Visited in person · Takumi Yamada

Dates, times and berths from City of Otaru — 2026年小樽港クルーズ船寄港予定表 (PDF) (as of 2026-10-05). Schedules change; your ship's daily programme has the final word.