KURAMURE
※For details, please see here.
Where Stillness Stores the Memory of Time
Ripples of sound, whispers woven in words.
A quiet realm of wabi-sabi, where you surrender to the flow.
A sanctuary in the innermost room, where the heart comes to rest.
18 rooms — each with its own private hot spring
Architecture & design by Makoto Nakayama
All-inclusive
Otaru Ryotei Kuramure will rebrand and reopen as “Otaru Retreat Kuramure by Onko Chishin” on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. (Click here for details)
We will be introducing a new enzyme bath, spa, and sauna, and renovating the existing public bath into reservable private baths offering a more exclusive wellness experience.
Due to the renovation work, the current public bath will no longer be available from Monday, January 5, 2026.
We will continue to make every effort to ensure our guests’ comfort and peace of mind during the renovation period, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.
SERENE HERITAGE STAY
Rooms
Embraced by the satoyama,
a stay that transcends time
The 18 guest rooms each have a unique charm, with Japanese antiques and Korean and Ming dynasty furniture creating a calming atmosphere. The view extends quietly to the ridgeline of the satoyama, offering a sense of the changing seasons. Relax in the guest room bath equipped with natural hot springs.
THE PINNACLE OF LUXURY
Dining
A special culinary experience where the history of the port town Otaru
comes alive
Once thriving with herring fishing and bustling with Kitamaebune ships, the port town of Otaru. Reflecting on the rich bounty of the sea and its history, we offer kaiseki cuisine using seasonal Hokkaido ingredients in private dining rooms. Enjoy a free-flow selection of carefully chosen Hokkaido wines by Kuramure, as well as a diverse range of room service options featuring local ingredients, all included in the all-inclusive package, to be savored wherever you please.
Serene Modern Indulgence
Facilities
A luxurious time woven by the tranquility of Japanese aesthetics and modern comfort
At the café bar, enjoy a pleasant time savoring wines and local sake from Hokkaido. In the tearoom, enveloped in gentle light, experience a deeply restful time. The library, filled with books and music that evoke history and culture, is available for your enjoyment at any time during your stay. Enjoy moments of tranquility at your leisure.
Cultural Coastal Retreat
experience
A retreat touching the nature and culture of Otaru
Surrounded by sea and mountains, Otaru is a city full of diverse activities. In addition to cruises exploring the port that flourished with Kitamaebune ships and tours of historical architecture, enjoy tasting journeys at wineries and sake breweries, as well as nature-filled activities like golf and skiing. Amidst the harmony of culture and nature, discover a stay that unravels your spirit.
Timeless Journeys
Sightseeing
Explore the depths of Otaru from your base in Asari
Otaru, which rapidly grew as a port city in the late Meiji period, still retains stone warehouses associated with Kitamaebune ships and gas lamps flickering along the canal. We introduce spots easily accessible from our facility, such as the Tenguyama Ropeway, one of Hokkaido’s three great night views, Shukutsu, where the sunset reflects beautifully, and Minami Otaru, perfect for historical walks.
Seasons, woven here.
Seasons
Moments woven by the seasons,
unique to this place
Winter ski slopes enveloped in snow, summer fireworks coloring the port, mountains dyed in autumn hues. And in spring, the view of the distant sea through cherry blossoms blooming on the mountains. The experience of touching the seasonal landscapes and culture of Otaru, embraced by the natural harbor of Ishikari Bay and the surrounding mountains, is a luxury unique to this place. The time woven by nature and history quietly fills the heart.
SERENITY IN NATURE
Access
Nestled in the port town of Otaru,
a quiet inn surrounded by nature.
It takes about 60 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport and about 40 minutes from Sapporo City. Both use the Asazato IC of the Futarutaru Expressway.
By train, take the JR rapid “Airport” train to Otaru Chikko Station. From there, a shuttle service (advance reservation required) to and from the warehouse group is available.
It is about 15 minutes from Otaru Ferry Terminal by car or cab, and about 20 minutes from Otaru Chikko Station.
