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OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin

4.5 star property
Travelers soak in natural mineral hot springs with river views at this boutique ryokan, where relaxation combines with delicious local cuisine experiences

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Kuramure sits riverside, offering a peaceful retreat with local cuisine for breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy beautiful views from the outdoor hot springs and mineral-rich relaxation in the indoor onsen. A cozy library awaits for quiet moments.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ฿18,400
฿22,265 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Four-Bed Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Four-Bed Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Junior Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Japanese-Western Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese-Western Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Japanese-Western Maisonette Room with Semi-Open-Air Onsen | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese-Western Maisonette Room with Semi-Open-Air Onsen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Japanese-Western Maisonette Room with Private Onsen | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese-Western Maisonette Room with Private Onsen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Maisonette Japanese-Western Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

[Hot Spring Forest] Japanese-Western Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

[Hot Spring River] Japanese-Western Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese-Western Maisonette Room With Private Onsen

  • Sleeps 4

Suite With Semi-Open-Air Onsen

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite With Semi-Open-Air Onsen

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Western Suite With Semi-Open-Air Onsen

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese-Western Maisonette Room With Semi-Open-Air Onsen

  • Sleeps 4

Four-Bed Suite With Semi-Open-Air Onsen

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Located in Otaru, OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin is in the historical district and on a river. Otaru Art Village and Bank of Japan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Asari River Onsen Ski Area and Ski Village Asari. Don't miss out on a visit to Otaru Blue Cave SaltValley408. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and sledging. Visit our Otaru travel guide
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2-685, Asarigawa Onsen, Hokkaido, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0154

What's nearby

  • Asarigawa Hot Spring
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ski Village Asari
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Asari River Onsen Ski Area
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Asari Sky Loop
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Otarunai Lake
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Asari Station
    5 min drive
  • Inaho Station
    18 min drive
  • New Chitose Airport (CTS)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • 回転寿司 魚一心 小樽店
    7 min drive
  • テラスブラッセリー
    7 min drive
  • Cocoro
    7 min drive
  • マクドナルド
    7 min drive
  • モスバーガー ウイングベイ小樽店
    6 min drive

About this property

OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin

Luxury boutique ryokan near Ski Village Asari
Located close to Asari River Onsen Ski Area, OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin provides a nightclub, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and books
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with spring water baths and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 12 kilometres
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 4,400 for adults and JPY 4,400 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • CLARTE

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, train station and bus station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 4400 for adults and from JPY 4400 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Kuramure
Kuramure Inn
Kuramure Inn Otaru
Kuramure Otaru
Kuramure Hotel Otaru
Kuramure Otaru, Hokkaido
Kuramure Otaru
Kuramure Otaru
Kuramure Ryokan
Kuramure Ryokan Otaru

Frequently asked questions

Is OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin on 17 Mar 2026 start from ฿18,400, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Asari River Onsen Ski Area and Ski Village Asari. Otaru Canal and Otaru Art Village are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly relaxing onsen and an excellent dining experience in your own private dining room. A great retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Kwong Chue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is properly located at a quite neighborhood for people looking for privacy. Well renovated yet a bit modern as compare to other onsen ryokan in Japan. Staffs are super polite, helpful and considerate, exceeds most 5 stars hotel standard. The food over there are nice and the presentation is superb. It is just like an art...Each guest room has its own in-room onsen. Due to limited guest rooms, the public onsen is like private onsen most of the time. My family has an amazing stay there. Looking forward to re-visit the venue again if I come around Otaru area next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay with peerless service. My wife and I had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joon

Liked: Amenities
Food could be a little better
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYUNSANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interior design is very modern, room was very cozy. Though stairs to upstairs which contains 2nd bedroom and bathroom was quite steep, so try to get single story room if you are planning to travel with elderly family member. Food was amazing, seemed to be cooked with fresh ingredients. Staff were very kind. They were very supportive and respectful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. Seriously. Open bar with a pretty stellar collection of local Whiskey. Might disappoint those looking for Western Cocktails (they have them, but they won't be the best you've tried), but why would you order that at a local Ryokan in Otaru Japan?? Ask them for their "o-su-su-me" ("recommendation") and just enjoy yourself. Room was perfect, staff were helpful, food was excellent, and Otaru neighboring areas were so much fun for those looking to enjoy the Hokkaido region. Hope to stay here again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan Blagoev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool Stay! We loved the kids futon!!😍 Deep dive into the Japanese culture. Everything was super interesting and we can’t wait to be back. Foods were delicious and Location nice next to Asari Ski resort. ありがとうございます！
View from onsen room!!
Breakfast
So much snow !!
Asari ski view from room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

HIDETOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔で、雰囲気も、食事も、デザイン性も良い。たまたまかもしれませんが滞在時は空いていて静かで良かった。家族4人（高校生と幼児含む）で一泊。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ゆっくりとした時間

コンシェルジュが常に付き添ってくれています。とても大切にしてくださいました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joonhyuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최고의 료칸

지금까지 방문한 료칸 중 최고였습니다. 음식과 음료 모두 만족스러웠으며 직원들의 접객도 아주 좋았습니다. 온천 시설도 좋았구요. 다만 호텔 시설이 노후하여 방 컨디션이 조금 아쉬웠습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jongmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

오타루 가족과 함께 여행하기 좋은 료칸

전통적인 료칸은 아니지만 깔끔하고 조용합니다. 현대적인 외관과 전통 양식이 혼합된 느낌입니다. 제가 선택한 전망에서는 창문을 열어두면 물소리가 들려 매우 좋았습니다. 직원들은 매우 친절했고 서비스 또한 훌륭합니다. 방에도 넓은 욕조가 있어 아이와 함께 이용하기 좋았습니다. 대욕탕에서 피로를 풀기도 좋았습니다. 여름이라 외부 탕은 벌레가 좀 있었지만 내부에도 탕이 있어 이용하는데 문제는 없습니다. 대욕탕은 현대적인 목욕탕 느낌입니다. 넓은 침대 두 개와 바닥에서 잘 수 있는 방이 추가로 있었습니다. 체크인 할 때는 택시로 이동했지만 돌아갈 때는 직원이 송영 버스를 이용할 수 있도록 도와줬습니다. 10:30, 11:10 두 번 이용할 수 있었고 오타루역 또는 오타루 칫코 역 까지 이용 가능하였습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hanyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ゆっくり休んできました。 いつも親切なスタッフの皆さん、ありがとうございます。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

性价比有点低

怎么说呢 整体来说性价比有点低 都算还好 但是这个价格有点。。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
アメニティなどが物足りない面もあったが、食事が美味しかった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HANYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

쿠라무레는 최고 입니다.

스탭분들이 가족처럼 돌봐 주셨습니다. 덕분에 편안한 여행이 되었습니다. 감사합니다. 다시 방문 하겠습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SOOYUCK

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
너무 좋았습니다 ^^
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
최고의 숙박이었습니다 :) 친절하고 세심한 서비스와 고요한 분위기, 힐링된 하루였습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

구조는 멋지나 낡은 느낌이 있음 특히 식사는 별로
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

dongyoup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
일본에 온 료칸 중에 제일 좋았어요 특히 무료 음료 서비스는 료칸의 단점인 즐길꺼리가 부족한 걸 충분히 채워주네요
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Eunjin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
조용함 노천탕이 작기는하나 사람이 없어 프라이빗하게 온천욕을 즐길수 있음

10/10 Excellent

Sumin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
조용한곳에 사람도 많지 않아서 편안하게 쉴 수 있었어요
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ATSUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駐車場にお迎えに来ていただいてから、帰りに送っていただけるまで、とにかく皆さんの対応が素晴らしくとても楽しく、快適に過ごすことができました。 何度も利用させていただいていますが、蔵群さんは間違いないです！
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

INHOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best ryokan ever in Japan, must try

Absolutely stunning place! Super tranquil, relaxing, staff are amazing and extremely nice. Onsen is absolutely amazing, and food is exquisite. My best ryokan ever in Japan!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Takeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

必ずまた行きます！

到着時間に合わせて夕飯を調整してくれたり、出発が早かったら朝ごはんにおにぎり準備してくれたり、素晴らしい対応いただきました。館内の飲み物は全て無料なのも含めて、こんな時代に旅館内/部屋内だけでも楽しめる素敵な滞在でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

marino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

最高のお宿

彼との旅行で1泊利用致しました。お酒やその他ドリンクがオールインクルーシブでお酒好きの私たちにはピッタリのお宿でした。 スタッフの方もとても親切で快適に過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2021