Fodor's Expert Review Otaru Furukawa Hotel
1-2-15 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047–0031, Japan
Dark wooden beams, shadowy corridors, and well-chosen antiques transform a modern canal-side building into a comfortable, old-fashioned Japanese inn—a rarity in Otaru. The traditionally clad staff bow low on the raised straw matting in the reception area, and the first-floor restaurant has seating with a canal view. The charm of the public areas continues into the newly renovated lounge area where reading materials are available adjacent to the lobby. The eighth-floor Japanese bathroom has several indoor and open-air onsen baths as well as a sauna. The hotel's breakfast includes up to 40 different options made by their chefs with ingredients from Hokkaido.
PROS
- old-fashioned atmosphere
- beside the canal
- impressive baths
CONS
- tobacco smell in some rooms
- overlooks main road
- staff speak limited English
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast