Lamps are decorated in the station building and on the platforms, and also, Platform No. 4 is named "Yujiro Platform", and Mr. Yujiro Ishihara's panel is installed.

In the station concourse, the station-inside market "Tarushe" which is stocking approximately 1,000 items of rich blessings of Otaru and Shiribeshi region (20 municipalities), and Otaru Isezushi's standing-eating counter, Otaru Narutoya of Otaru specialties "fried half chicken" and "zangi", in addition to these, a bakery and a hamburger shop are also annexed.

Otaru Station is also romantic at night. Especially Otaru Station with snow scenery is full of mood. Exiting the station, immediately to the left, there is Sankaku Market. It is very convenient for shopping and dining.