Visit Eastern Hokkaido

Accommodation

From cozy inns to luxury resorts, Eastern Hokkaido offers a wide range of places to stay. Find the perfect accommodation to suit your travel style.

Shiretoko

LiVEMAX RESORT Shiretoko Sea Front

Oceanfront resort in Rausu with onsen baths and sauna. Comfortable rooms and easy access to Shiretoko Pass and local cruises. Good for travelers who want hot springs with sea views and parking.

Shiretoko Sarai

Small, eco-lodge style stay in Rausu with only 10 Western-style rooms. Known for seasonal creative dinners featuring Hokkaido ingredients and Rausu seafood. Relaxed shared spaces suit independent travelers.

Bear Elephant (Rausu)

Friendly small hotel near the entrance to Shiretoko Pass in Rausu. Simple, clean rooms and a shared lounge; staff can help you plan local activities like cruises and wildlife watching.

Hotel Shiretoko

Seasonal Utoro Onsen hotel with a panoramic open-air bath and “beauty-bath” waters. Dinner is a value-focused Hokkaido buffet (about 50 items) with an open kitchen, plus varied Japanese-Western breakfast choices.

Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel

Resort-scale Utoro Onsen hotel famed for its huge “Marusukoi” buffet: 80+ Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, sweets, and all-you-can-drink (including alcohol). For a quieter evening, choose the creative kaiseki restaurant “Hyokai”.

KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort

Contemporary “nature resort” with a Tree-Side Buffet built around a live center grill. The onsen was fully renewed in 2023 with big windows and an open-air, forest-bathing feel, plus distinctive saunas (Neuuna, Kurouna, etc.).

Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort

Design-led resort known for its view-focused sauna and onsen experience: two themed saunas, KAKUUNA (drift-ice inspired) and UNEUNA (wood-cave inspired), plus a cold bath and outdoor chairs. Don’t miss the rooftop “Tokonou Terrace” for open-air relaxation.

SEKKA SHIRETOKO

Hospitality hotel in Shari, designed for a calm stay close to nature. Check the site for details on its rooms, dining, and access—presented in a clean, modern style.

Lantern SHIRETOKO

A fully renovated (July 2024) private cottage in Utoro. Enjoy a wood-fired sauna you stoke yourself and a large dining table for cooking together—built for uninterrupted, private “Shiretoko time.”

Hotel Kifuu Club Shiretoko

Small, family-run Utoro Onsen hotel where every room is ocean-view. In warmer seasons, watch sunsets from your window; in drift-ice season, the Okhotsk seascape becomes the highlight.

Shiretoko Yuhi no Ataru Ie ONSEN HOSTEL

An onsen hostel beside “Yuhi-dai” (Sunset Point) in Utoro’s hillside area. Created for travelers who like to “live like a local,” with shared spaces for conversation and a strong sunset-and-silence vibe.

Bonds Home

Small, home-style inn using a regular house, with men’s and women’s dorm-style rooms. Also known for selling Shiretoko potatoes (matured/rested before sale) and sharing local nature and travel info.

Lake Akan

New Akan Hotel

Rooftop “Sky Garden Spa” with an infinity-edge style bath overlooking Lake Akan, plus a large onsen bath. Choose buffet dining or in-room meals, and unwind with a sauna-focused stay.

Tsuruga Lake Akan Lodge Turan

A pet-friendly resort designed for trips with your dog. Dog-ready rooms with cages and amenities, plus comfortable lake- or mountain-view stays for an easy, flexible getaway.

THE FOREST Akan TSURUGA RESORT

A casual, homey lake resort with warm wood interiors, soothing onsen time, and buffet-style dining featuring local ingredients. Ideal for travelers who want relaxed comfort over formality.

Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

A full-service lake resort ryokan with varied hot-spring bathing and an observation sauna, plus both buffet and Japanese kaiseki dining. Rooms span multiple styles, including Ainu-inspired designs.

Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza

All-suite luxury ryokan where every room has a private open-air onsen bath. Drinks are largely inclusive, and seasonal Hokkaido cuisine is served in-room or at the dining area.

La Vista Akangawa

A riverside onsen hotel in deep forest. Rooms emphasize river views with large windows and benches, while the baths focus on soaking beside the flowing Akan River for a quiet nature retreat.

Lake Mashu &
Lake Kussharo

Kussharo Prince Hotel

A lakeside resort hotel on Lake Kussharo with rooms facing the water. Features hot-spring baths, buffet and restaurant dining, and a range of guest amenities. Ideal for travelers who want classic resort facilities and views of the largest caldera lake in Japan.

TESHIKAGA HOSTEL MISATO

Simple community-oriented hostel with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Offers a mix of room types including dormitories and private rooms, plus a sauna and common spaces that encourage relaxed, social stays.

Onsen Minshuku Mako

Casual onsen guesthouse in Mashu Onsen with simple rooms and a relaxed vibe. Self-catering is available (no meals provided), making it good for independent travelers and those who want a laid-back stay near Mashu’s nature.

Kussharo Plain Youth Guesthouse

A family-run guesthouse in a rural setting with views over fields and the lake. Features on-site hot springs and original Japanese meals using local ingredients, plus an at-home feel.

Wakkanupuri

Rustic lakeside inn and small resort group near Lake Kussharo, with hot springs flowing 24 hours and spacious accommodations with lake views. Dining focuses on Hokkaido seasonal ingredients in a relaxed setting.

KKR Kawayu

Established ryokan in Kawayu Onsen offering traditional Japanese rooms and public hot-spring baths. Ideal for travelers looking for classic Japanese inn hospitality.

Kawayu Kanko Hotel

Mid-range onsen hotel in Kawayu featuring traditional guest rooms and communal baths. Provides straightforward comfort and access to local hot springs.

Oyado Kinkiyu Bettei SUIKAZURA

Modern boutique ryokan in Kawayu Onsen featuring design-focused rooms and a refined hot-spring experience. Emphasizes quiet relaxation and creative Japanese dining using local seasonal ingredients.

Mashu Lake Youth Hostel

Nature-focused hostel near Mashu Lake with a welcoming, communal vibe. Offers dorm and private room options with shared facilities and a relaxed environment close to natural surroundings.

Mashu Lake Youth Hostel

A family-run guesthouse in a rural setting with views over fields and the lake. Features on-site hot springs and original Japanese meals using local ingredients, plus an at-home feel.

Notsuke-Furen
Prefectural Natural Park

Hotel Kawabata

Onsen hotel with sodium-chloride hot springs and an open-air bath. Known for regional cuisine highlighting fresh seafood from Shibetsu and simple Japanese- and Western-style rooms.

Onsen Hotel Kiraku

Natural hot-spring hotel in Shibetsu featuring source-flowing Okhotsk Onsen water. Meals focus on handmade dishes using local seafood and seasonal Hokkaido ingredients.

Guesthouse Shiome

Small, home-style guesthouse in Shibetsu with simple private rooms and shared living spaces. Designed for quiet stays and interaction with other travelers in a relaxed local atmosphere.

GUEST HOUSE ODAITO NEST

Small guesthouse near Notsuke Peninsula offering private rooms and a shared kitchen. Designed as a simple and comfortable base for exploring the coastal environment of eastern Hokkaido.

Hotel Nemuro Kaiyotei

City hotel in Nemuro featuring large public baths and regional seafood cuisine. Comfortable rooms and practical facilities make it a convenient base for exploring eastern Hokkaido.

Guesthouse Nemuroman

Renovated house-style guesthouse with private and dorm rooms. Friendly atmosphere, shared kitchen, and light breakfast service create a welcoming base for independent travelers.

Akkeshi & Hamanaka

Hotel Gomi

Long-running hotel known for seafood-focused dinners centered on Akkeshi oysters and seasonal local catch. Rooms include Japanese-style and twin options; dinner may be served in-room (Japanese rooms) or at the dining area, depending on plan.

the refreshing comfort

Private whole-villa stay at the foot of hills within the Kiritappu Wetlands area. South-facing, semi-circular house with full kitchen, living-dining, laundry, and three bedrooms. Designed for quiet time surrounded by wildlife and stars.

LandEdge

Outdoor operator in Hamanaka, Eastern Hokkaido, offering canoe tours, nature tours, essential-oil distillation experiences, and custom 1-day and winter programs. Also runs a private whole-house rental, “HAMANAKA BASE,” for tour participants.

Abashiri &
Okhotsk Coast

Abashiri Kanko Hote

Hotel on a hill overlooking Lake Abashiri with a large hot-spring bath (including open-air) and restaurant. Guest rooms include Western and Japanese styles with lake views.

Abashiri Central Hotel

City hotel near Abashiri bus terminal and JR Abashiri Station with free Wi-Fi, restaurant, and a range of room types from single to suites.

HOKUTEN NO OKA Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort

Resort hotel on Lake Abashiri with natural hot springs, open-air baths, and spacious rooms. Some guest rooms feature private open-air baths with greenery and lake views.

Farm Inn Imodango Mura

Country-style guesthouse in farmland near Abashiri with a small number of guestrooms amid a large ranch setting.

Abashiri Drift Ice Hill Guest House

Guesthouse on a hill facing the Sea of Okhotsk, offering views of drift ice in winter and starry skies at night. Provides private rooms and dormitories with shared lounge and dining spaces.

Sea Side Stay

Private accommodation facing the Sea of Okhotsk with full kitchen and living space. Designed as a self-catering stay in a coastal setting, suitable for small groups or families who want an independent base near the shoreline.

Plan Your Trip

Visit Eastern Hokkaido

Destinations

Things to Do

Plan Your Trip

Visit Eastern Hokkaido

Accommodation

Shiretoko

LiVEMAX RESORT Shiretoko Sea Front

Shiretoko Sarai

Bear Elephant (Rausu)

Hotel Shiretoko

Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel

KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort

Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort

SEKKA SHIRETOKO

Lantern SHIRETOKO

Hotel Kifuu Club Shiretoko

Shiretoko Yuhi no Ataru Ie ONSEN HOSTEL

Bonds Home

Lake Akan

New Akan Hotel

Tsuruga Lake Akan Lodge Turan

THE FOREST Akan TSURUGA RESORT

Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza

La Vista Akangawa

Lake Mashu &Lake Kussharo

Kussharo Prince Hotel

TESHIKAGA HOSTEL MISATO

Onsen Minshuku Mako

Kussharo Plain Youth Guesthouse

Wakkanupuri

KKR Kawayu

Kawayu Kanko Hotel

Oyado Kinkiyu Bettei SUIKAZURA

Mashu Lake Youth Hostel

Mashu Lake Youth Hostel

Notsuke-FurenPrefectural Natural Park

Hotel Kawabata

Onsen Hotel Kiraku

Guesthouse Shiome

GUEST HOUSE ODAITO NEST

Hotel Nemuro Kaiyotei

Guesthouse Nemuroman

Akkeshi & Hamanaka

Hotel Gomi

the refreshing comfort

LandEdge

Abashiri &Okhotsk Coast

Abashiri Kanko Hote

Abashiri Central Hotel

HOKUTEN NO OKA Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort

Farm Inn Imodango Mura

Abashiri Drift Ice Hill Guest House

Sea Side Stay

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Comfort Hotel Kushiro

ANA Crowne Plaza Kushiro, an IHG Hotel

Kushiro Prince Hotel

Guesthouse Proof Point

Guesthouse Tou

KIRI NO OTO

Wilderness Lodge Hickory Wind

Woody Hotel & Restaurant Yumekobo

Plan Your Trip

Lake Mashu &
Lake Kussharo

Notsuke-Furen
Prefectural Natural Park

Abashiri &
Okhotsk Coast