Ginrinso
Otaru Travel Guide 2023
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
Ginrinso, a hot spring restaurant located on Cape Hiraiso in Sakura-machi, Otaru City, was originally a herring palace built in Yoichi Town in 1900 as the residence of Yasunojo Inomata, a net owner who once made his fortune through herring fishing. It was built over a period of about three years, and was constructed with the utmost luxury.
In 1938, it was moved to its current location as part of the urban planning of east Otaru. The following year, in 1939, it was opened as a ryokan and named "Ginrinso" by Hidehiko Ishiguro, then Director General of the Hokkaido Government.
It is currently selected as one of the 100 best cultural properties in Hokkaido, and is "the only herring palace where you can stay overnight in Japan.
The main building, which is a herring palace, is also designated as a historical building by Otaru City as the "Former Inomata Residence.
Facility name
Ginrinso
Address
〒047-0156 1-1 Sakura, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-54-7010
Opening hours
Check-in at 3:00 p.m. / Check-out at 11:00 a.m.
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
Ginrinso, a hot spring restaurant located on Cape Hiraiso in Sakura-machi, Otaru City, was originally a herring palace built in Yoichi Town in 1900 as the residence of Yasunojo Inomata, a net owner who once made his fortune through herring fishing. It was built over a period of about three years, and was constructed with the utmost luxury.
In 1938, it was moved to its current location as part of the urban planning of east Otaru. The following year, in 1939, it was opened as a ryokan and named "Ginrinso" by Hidehiko Ishiguro, then Director General of the Hokkaido Government.
It is currently selected as one of the 100 best cultural properties in Hokkaido, and is "the only herring palace where you can stay overnight in Japan.
The main building, which is a herring palace, is also designated as a historical building by Otaru City as the "Former Inomata Residence.
Facility name
Ginrinso
Address
〒047-0156 1-1 Sakura, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-54-7010
Opening hours
Check-in at 3:00 p.m. / Check-out at 11:00 a.m.
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Chocolate in the shape of a sea bream
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
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Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
