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Otaru is one of Japan's top three tourist cities, alongside Sapporo and Hakodate, in Hokkaido, a popular tourist destination. Its popularity is fueled by the fact that it is home to the nationally famous Otaru Canal, and is relatively easy to get to - just 30-40 minutes by JR rapid train from Sapporo Station - and attracts over 7-8 million visitors every year.

Although it is such a popular tourist destination, you may not have heard much about "hot springs" in Otaru. This may be because there are many tourist attractions other than hot springs. What kind of hot springs does Otaru actually have? Here we will introduce some wonderful hot spring inns in Otaru.

Give Otaru as a gift.

From the "Old Otaru Warehouse" overlooking the canal,
From UNGAPLUS, which brings you the "Story of Otaru" that walked alongside the Kitamae ships,
We will introduce you to "Places to visit in Otaru."

Please enjoy Otaru.

Recommended hot spring inns to stay in Otaru

↓ Otaru Furukawa Canal Inn
↓ Otaru Kourakuen
↓ Otaru Asari Classe Hotel
↓ Winkel Village
↓ Otaru Hotel Musashitei
↓ Hotel Sonia Otaru
↓ Dormy Inn PREMIUM Otaru

Otaru's Hot Spring Inns - Otaru Tourism①

Otaru Furukawa Canal Inn

The canal banks reflect the passage of time with each season.

The concept of the Canal Inn Otaru Furukawa is Otaru in the good old days. The guest rooms are tastefully decorated, and antique furnishings create a classic space. The accounting office is a reproduction of a Meiji-era merchant's house, and many nostalgic retro folk implements can be seen. Travelers are treated to cuisine made with ingredients from the Otaru area, natural hot springs, and the hospitality of the staff. Once you slip through the hustle and bustle of tourists and enter the hotel, you'll instantly feel transported back in time.

Facility name　Otaru Furukawa Canal Inn
Address　1-2-15 Ironai, Otaru City, 047-0031
phone　0134-29-2345
Access　Approximately 13 minutes on foot from Otaru Station
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Otaru Hot Springs Inn - Otaru Tourism②

Otaru Kourakuen

A single hot spring inn surrounded by a garden.

Otaru Kourakuen is about a 15-minute drive from Otaru Station. Located in a quiet residential area on a vast site, this single-family hot spring inn is surrounded by Hokkaido's lush gardens. There are 34 guest rooms, 28 of which have open-air baths, and the hot spring water comes from the inn's own source. The alkaline simple spring water is known for its beauty-enhancing properties, leaving your skin feeling silky smooth.

The building is covered with tatami mats, allowing you to fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere, and is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. The 26,000m2 garden, which was started by the owner's grandson in the early Showa period, is surrounded by trees over 100 years old, and in early May, 200 cherry trees come into full bloom. From late May to June, wisteria trellises and azaleas continue to bloom, and in summer you can enjoy large balls of flowers, hydrangeas, and carefully-trimmed roses.

Facility name　Otaru Kourakuen
Address　5-18-2 Shinko, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0152
phone　0134-54-8221
Access　Approximately 15 minutes by car from Otaru Station
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Otaru Hot Springs Inn - Otaru Sightseeing ③

Otaru Asari Classe Hotel

The only resort hotel in Otaru city with a hot spring.

Located in Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru's inner sanctum, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Otaru, this is the city's only resort hotel with its own hot spring. The atrium lobby is lit with candles, and there are two illuminated open-air rock baths in the women's bath and one in the men's bath, creating a soothing space. The hotel also boasts a full range of facilities, including tennis courts, a pool, a gym, and a beauty salon, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the lush nature of the Asarigawa River, which changes with the seasons.

Facility name　Otaru Asari Classe Hotel
Address　2-676 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido, 047-0154
phone　0134-52-3800
Access　Approximately 20 minutes by car from Otaru Station
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Otaru's Hot Spring Inns - Otaru Sightseeing ④

Winkel Village

A complex accommodation where you can enjoy mountain views.

Located within a 10-minute walk from Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort, Winkel Village is a complex offering cozy apartments and cottages with terraces offering mountain views. Six condominiums feature open-air baths with 100% natural hot spring water, allowing for soothing bathing at any time. Eleven wooden two-story villas with lofts are available. Barbecues can be enjoyed on the terrace, and the covered villas offer peace of mind even in rainy weather. Each unit is fully equipped with a kitchen, dishes, cooking utensils, and bathroom. Otaru Canal is a 15-minute drive away, and Kiroro Snow World is a 40-minute drive away.

Facility name　Winkel Village
Address　2-686 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido, 047-0154
phone　080-0800-3074
Access　5 minutes by car from Asari IC on the Sasson Expressway
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Otaru Hot Springs Inn - Otaru Sightseeing ⑤

Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Hotel Musashitei

A hot spring inn that boasts open-air baths and cuisine.

Hotel Musashitei is a hot spring inn that boasts an open-air bath where you can soak while breathing in the fresh air surrounded by the lush nature of Asarigawa Onsen. You can enjoy the hot springs and natural radium bedrock bath, which will soothe both body and soul. Located on the Asarigawa River in Otaru, where many exquisite delicacies are gathered, the hotel takes pride in its cuisine. The chef's signature Japanese-style kaiseki course menu is rich in every dish, from aperitifs to desserts, and features fresh seafood caught in Otaru, where the scent of the sea lingers, nutritious Asari mountain vegetables, and carefully selected Akaigawa black pork.

Facility name　Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Hotel Musashitei
Address　2-686-4 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido, 047-0154
phone　0134-54-8000
Access　Approximately 20 minutes by car from Otaru Station
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Otaru Hot Springs Inn - Otaru Tourism ⑥

Hotel Sonia Otaru

It stands along the Otaru Canal, a symbol of the city.

The hotel welcomes a diverse range of guests from Japan and abroad, with a unified European-style exterior and a classical design that also meets modern sensibilities. The facade and entasis are made from recycled Otaru soft stone, which was once used for warehouses. The interior was completely renovated in 2017 and has been reborn as a modern and functional hotel, while still respecting tradition. Guests can enjoy a fresh style never before seen in Otaru hotels, including a large natural hot spring bath on the top floor.

Facility name　Hotel Sonia Otaru
Address　1-4-20 Ironai, Otaru City, 047-0031
phone　0134-23-2600
access　10 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Otaru Hot Springs Inn - Otaru Sightseeing ⑦

Natural Hot Spring Hikaru no Yu Dormy Inn Premium Otaru

Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from JR Otaru Station.
A hotel that exudes a nostalgic Taisho-era romantic atmosphere.

The guest rooms are a blend of Japanese and Western styles, typical of Otaru. Guests can enjoy a quality time in these retro-modern rooms with carefully selected facilities. For meals, a Japanese and Western buffet breakfast is available, where guests can enjoy seafood to their heart's content, including seafood bowls and grilled seafood. Guests can enjoy fresh ingredients that give a real Otaru experience to their heart's content. The natural hot spring is an alkaline, hypotonic mineral spring, with a gentle light reminiscent of the gas lamps of the Otaru Canal, and is effective in relieving fatigue.

Facility name　Natural Hot Spring Hikaru no Yu Dormy Inn Premium Otaru
Address　391 Inaho, Otaru City, 047-0032
phone　0134-21-5489
access　1 minute walk from Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Otaru Hotels, Hot Spring Inns, and Guesthouses

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UNGAPLUS

Good luck from the shipping town of Otaru...
May the flow that has been protected without interruption be your ally and open up your luck.

During the Meiji period, Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido.
Kitamae ships flapped their pure white sails across the ocean, traveling to and from Honshu and bringing many goods and cultures to this area.

UNGAPLUS delivers original products that incorporate the history and culture of Otaru, as well as high-quality products from the ports of call of the Kitamae ships, from the former Otaru Main Warehouse, the first commercial warehouse in Hokkaido, built by Kitamae ship owners Nishide Magozaemon and Nishitani Shohachi.

The story of Otaru, which has walked alongside the Kitamae ships, can be heard from this place.

We are looking forward to your visit and have a wide selection of original items that are only available here and make great souvenirs.

Click here for details on "UNGAPLUS" Store name　UNGAPLUS

address　2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru 047-0031

phone　0134-65-8150

Opening hours　10:00~18:00

Closed days　Open everyday

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