concept
All 19 guest rooms feature private hot spring baths.
Architecture and design by Makoto Nakayama.
Memories of time dwelling in a tranquil storehouse
Ripples of sound and whispers of words
A quiet realm of wabi-sabi, surrendering to the flow
In the inner chamber where the heart finds peace
History
The History of Kitamaebune Ships and Stone Warehouses
Otaru flourished as Hokkaido’s premier commercial port from the late Edo period through the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa eras.
From the Edo to Meiji periods, Kitamaebune cargo ships traveled across the Sea of Japan,
transporting goods from Hokkaido to Osaka.
The stone warehouses built to store and manage these goods
still retain the atmosphere of those days within the streets of Otaru.
Inheriting this history and the design philosophy of Hokkaido architect Makoto Nakayama,
Kuragun places the concept of “Kamosu” (brewing)—
the idea of quietly deepening the value of things over time—
at the very heart of the guest experience.
kuramure
Memories of time, held within a tranquil kura storehouse
A retreat where you can experience Otaru’s history, passed down through the ages,
through a contemporary sensibility
Whispers of the written word
A serene space where the library’s volumes blend seamlessly
A quiet realm of wabi-sabi, entrusted to the flow of your journey
A stay filled with fine dining, hot springs, and an enzyme bath—
undisturbed by anyone
In the inner chamber where the mind grows still
Leave the bustle of everyday life behind,
and find a place where you can be quietly at ease
