Otaru Art Base: Day Trip from Sapporo (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Otaru Art Base is a museum in Otaru, Hokkaido, about 32 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sapporo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 小樽芸術村 |
| Location | Otaru, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Otaru Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 549 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 843 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 43.19806, 141.00194 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.nitorihd.co.jp/otaru-art-base/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Otaru Station, about 0.7 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (小樽芸術村) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Otaru Literary Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Otaru City Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Bank of Japan Otaru Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Suitengū Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.