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Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido from the Meiji to Taisho periods. At that time, it grew into the leading commercial city in northern Japan. The railway, warehouses, banking district... the buildings created by history have left a unique landscape in Otaru today, and the canal that supported its prosperity has also been preserved, continuing to attract many people as a tourist resource.

Currently, Otaru is one of Japan's leading tourist cities, ranking in the top three along with Sapporo and Hakodate, even within the popular tourist destination of Hokkaido. Another factor in its popularity is the relatively easy access it offers, being just 30-40 minutes by JR rapid train from Sapporo Station. We will introduce you to some wonderful lodgings in Otaru where you can fully experience the charming city of 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 hotels in Otaru

↓ Unwind Hotel and Bar Otaru
↓ Otaru Furukawa Canal Inn
↓ Hotel Neuschloss Otaru
↓ Otaru OMO5
↓ Authent Hotel Otaru
↓ Glitz Premium Hotel Otaru
↓ Hotel Sonia Otaru
↓ Hotel Nord Otaru
↓ Hotel Torifito Otaru
↓ Dormy Inn PREMIUM Otaru

Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ①

Unwind Hotel and Bar Otaru

A classic hotel reborn with a modern sensibility.

The former Etchuya Hotel was built in 1931 as Hokkaido's first hotel exclusively for foreigners. During the war, it was used by the army as an officers' club, and after the war it was requisitioned by the US military. It has a long history, and has been designated a historic building by Otaru City and one of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Modern Industrial Heritage Sites 33," and has been restored after several years.

The historic atmosphere and architectural beauty of the building remain intact, but after being closed for a long time, the hotel has undergone a bold renovation to create a boutique hotel that expresses a modern sensibility. You can enjoy a unique worldview that is different from that of a typical classic hotel.

Facility name　Unwind Hotel and Bar Otaru
Address　1-8-25 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0031
phone　0134-64-5810
access　10 minutes walk from Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ②

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 walk from Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ③

Hotel Neuschloss Otaru

Enjoy the mysterious and moving scenery to your heart's content.

This resort hotel is surrounded by nature within the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Coast Quasi-National Park, and all rooms have ocean views and open-air baths. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the hotel offers a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan. Fishing lights, the sun setting over the horizon, the ever-changing scenery, and the majestic nature of Hokkaido create an elegant atmosphere. The exterior is modeled after a castle in Vienna, making it truly a "castle floating in the sky."

Facility name　Hotel Neuschloss Otaru
Address　282 Shukutsu 3-chome, Otaru City, 047-0047
phone　0134-22-9111
access　Approximately 13 minutes walk from Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ④

Otaru OMO5

The concept is "Souran, the port town of awakening."

This concept was born from the desire to convey the hidden history, culture, and culinary charm of the port town of Otaru. Currently, Otaru is a popular tourist destination that can be enjoyed as a day trip from Sapporo, but Otaru OMO5 offers a trip where you can rediscover new aspects of Otaru's history, culture, and culinary charm by staying overnight. Otaru OMO5 is located in an area known as "Northern Wall Street," lined with many historical buildings, making it an ideal base for sightseeing in Otaru. You can enjoy the city of Otaru while staying in a retro building that was renovated from the former Otaru Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a historic building designated by Otaru City.

Facility name　Otaru OMO5
Address　1-6-31 Ironai, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0031
phone　0570-073-099 (OMO Reservation Center)
access　Approximately 10 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ⑥

Glitz Premium Hotel Otaru

THE TRAVELLERS HUB
Connecting travel. Connecting people. Connecting hearts.

GRIDS is a hotel and hostel brand based on the concept of "THE TRAVELLERS HUB - Connecting travellers. Connecting people. Connecting hearts." As a higher-end brand, GRIDS Premium Hotel Otaru follows this concept, but does not offer dormitory-style rooms; instead, it is a hotel-style accommodation with all private rooms. "I want to enjoy my trip in my own way, as if I were living at home. I want to discover connections with new people and things." We will help you have a memorable trip.

Facility name　Glitz Premium Hotel Otaru
Address　1-3-13 Inaho, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0032
phone　0134-31-5801
access　Approximately 7 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ⑦

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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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ⑧

Hotel Nord Otaru

Nord means "north" in Italian.

This European-style hotel stands in front of the Otaru Canal. The exterior is made of marble to blend in with the stone townscape, creating a stately and dignified building. Step inside and you'll find the warm, wood-based interior soothing you after a long day of travel. The courtyard on the first floor is a free space surrounded by marble, with a fountain and seasonal flowers creating a romantic atmosphere. The third to sixth floors are dedicated to luxurious guest rooms, most of which have separate bathrooms and toilets for a more relaxing bath. With views of Otaru Bay, where large ships come and go, the canal and warehouses, the view truly captures the nostalgic atmosphere of the northern city of Otaru.

Facility name　Hotel Nord Otaru
Address　1-4-16 Ironai, Otaru City, 047-0031
phone　0134-24-0500
access　10 minutes walk from Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ⑨

Hotel Torifito Otaru

A hotel where the present and past of the city blend in harmony.
Enjoy a quality time in a space that exudes "Otaru Modern."

The exterior is arranged with a motif of a "historic building," while the interior is filled with motifs reminiscent of the Otaru Canal warehouses, such as brick, soft stone, lights, and old wood. The large public bath evokes the atmosphere of a nostalgic public bath, and the guest rooms are designed with the concepts of "warehouse," "soft stone," and "Zen (Japanese-style room)," creating a space that will soothe guests.

Facility name　Hotel Torifito Otaru
Address　1-5-7 Ironai, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0031
phone　0134-20-2200
access　10 minutes walk from Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
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Selected Hotels in Otaru - Otaru Tourism ⑩

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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