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Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido from the Meiji to the Taisho period. At the time, it grew to become the leading commercial city in northern Japan. Railways, warehouses, and banks... the historical buildings created by that era have left a unique landscape in present-day Otaru, 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 top three tourist cities, alongside Sapporo and Hakodate, even within Hokkaido, which is highly popular for tourism. Its popularity is also due to its relatively easy accessibility, being only 30-40 minutes from Sapporo Station by JR rapid train. We will introduce wonderful accommodations in Otaru where you can fully experience the charming town of Otaru.

Giving Otaru as a gift.

From "Former Otaru Warehouse" overlooking the canal,
UNGAPLUS brings you "The Story of Otaru"
which journeyed with the Kitamae-bune ships,
and introduces "Otaru's Must-Visit Spots."

Please enjoy "Otaru."

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UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU

Classic hotel revitalized with modern sensibilities.

The "Former Echigoya Hotel," built in 1931 as Hokkaido's first hotel exclusively for foreigners. It served as an officer's club for the army during the war and was requisitioned by the US military after the war. This historical building, designated as an Otaru City Historic Building and part of the "33 Modern Industrial Heritage Sites" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, has been reborn after several years.

Retaining the historical charm and architectural beauty of the building, it has undergone a bold renovation after a long closure, giving birth to a boutique hotel that expresses modern sensibilities. You can enjoy a unique world of sensibilities that differs from a mere classic hotel.

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Otaru Furukawa Inn on the Canal

Reflecting the flow of time through the four seasons. By the canal.

"Otaru Furukawa Inn on the Canal" is based on the concept of Otaru in the good old days. The guest rooms are elaborately designed, with antique furnishings creating a classic atmosphere. In the reception area, which recreates a merchant house from the Meiji era, you can see many nostalgic retro folk artifacts. Travelers are entertained with cuisine made from ingredients sourced in and around Otaru, natural hot springs, and staff hospitality. Stepping into the hotel, escaping the hustle and bustle of tourists, you are instantly transported back in time.

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Hotel Neuschloss Otaru

Enjoy mystical, breathtaking scenery to your heart's content.

An ocean-view resort hotel with open-air baths in all rooms, surrounded by nature within the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Coast Quasi-National Park. From the hotel, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides, you can see the magnificent view of the Sea of Japan. Fishing fires, the sun setting on the horizon, ever-changing scenery, and the grand nature of Hokkaido create a graceful time. The exterior mimics a Viennese castle, truly making it a "castle floating in the sky."

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OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts

The concept is "Soran, the awakened port town."

This concept stems from the desire to convey the unknown history, culture, and culinary charm of the port town of Otaru. Currently, Otaru is known as a tourist destination that can be enjoyed on a day trip from Sapporo, but OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts proposes a trip where guests can rediscover new facets of Otaru's history, culture, and food by staying overnight. OMO5 Otaru is located in the area known as "Wall Street of the North," lined with many historical buildings, making it an ideal base for Otaru sightseeing. You can enjoy the city of Otaru while staying in a retro building that is a renovated Otaru City Designated Historic Building, the "Former Otaru Chamber of Commerce."

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GRIDS PREMIUM HOTEL OTARU

THE TRAVELERS HUB
Connecting journeys. Connecting people. Connecting hearts.

GRIDS is a brand of hotels and hostels with the concept of "THE TRAVELERS HUB: Connecting journeys, connecting people, connecting hearts." "GRIDS PREMIUM HOTEL OTARU" is its premium brand, inheriting the concept but without dormitory-style rooms, offering an all-private-room hotel type accommodation. We aim to help guests create unforgettable journeys who wish to "travel as they live, discovering new connections with people and things."

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Hotel Sonia Otaru

Standing along the Otaru Canal, a symbol of the city.

With an exterior unified in European style and a classical design as its base, this hotel welcomes diverse guests from Japan and abroad as an establishment that also caters to modern sensibilities. The facade reuses Otaru soft stone, once used in warehouses, and features imposing entasis columns. The interior, fully renovated in 2017, has been reborn as modern and functional while preserving tradition. You can enjoy a fresh style not seen before in Otaru hotels, such as the natural hot spring public bath on the top floor.

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Hotel Nord Otaru

Nord, meaning "north" in Italian.

An European-style hotel located in front of Otaru Canal. The exterior uses marble to blend in with the stone streets, giving it a dignified and imposing appearance. Stepping inside, the warm, wood-based interior soothes travel fatigue. The courtyard on the first floor is a free space surrounded by marble, where a fountain and seasonal flowers romantically speak to you. The guest rooms from the 3rd to 6th floors are luxurious, mostly featuring separate bathrooms and toilets for a comfortable bathing experience. You can overlook Otaru Bay, where large ships come and go, as well as the canal and warehouse district, allowing you to truly experience the nostalgic northern city of Otaru.

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Hotel Torifito Otaru

A hotel where the city's "present" and "past" harmonize.
Enjoy a refined time in a space that evokes "Otaru Modern."

The exterior is arranged with motifs of "historic buildings," while the interior is richly decorated with motifs that evoke the atmosphere of Otaru Canal warehouses, such as brick, soft stone, lanterns, and old wood. The public bath evokes the nostalgic feel of an old public bathhouse, and the guest rooms are designed with concepts of "warehouse," "soft stone," and "Zen (Japanese room)," creating a relaxing space for guests.

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Natural Hot Spring Tou no Yu Dormy Inn PREMIUM Otaru

Superb location, 1-minute walk from JR Otaru Station.
A hotel echoing nostalgic Taisho Roman.

Guest rooms feature a blend of Japanese and Western styles characteristic of Otaru. With retro-modern rooms and carefully selected amenities, you can enjoy a refined stay. For meals, we offer a Japanese-Western buffet breakfast with seafood bowls and grilled seafood, allowing you to fully enjoy Otaru's fresh ingredients. The natural hot spring, designed with gentle lighting inspired by the gas lamps of Otaru Canal, is an "alkaline hypotonic mineral spring" effective for fatigue recovery.

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UNGAPLUS

From Otaru, the city of marine transport, comes good fortune...
May your luck open up, powered by the continuous flow that has been protected.

Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido during the Meiji period.
Kitamae-bune ships sailed the vast ocean with their pure white sails, bringing many goods and cultures to this land through trade with Honshu.

UNGAPLUS delivers original products embodying the history and culture still remaining in Otaru, as well as quality goods from ports of call of the Kitamae-bune ships, from the "Former Otaru Warehouse Main Building," the first commercial warehouse in Hokkaido built by Kitamae-bune shipowners Magozaemon Nishide and Shohachi Nishitani.

From this place, we present the story of Otaru, which journeyed with the Kitamae-bune ships.

We await your visit with a selection of unique original items that are also popular as souvenirs.

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