Unwind Hotel

　U N W I N D　
HOTEL & BAR
OTARU

First built in 1937,  the Etchuya Hotel catered exclusively to foreign
visitors and was later designated as a historic landmark of the city.
Newly opened as UNWIND a few months ago, the renovated
and revamped hotel has all the convenience of modern technology
while preserving the original facade and Art Deco interior.  

The hotel was kind enough to give us a tour
so we'd like to share some pics of their beautiful hotel.

RECEPTION

   ROOMS   

♣♣♣  STANDARD DOUBLE  ♣♣♣

♦♦♦  SUPERIOR TWIN  ♦♦♦

♠♠♠  UNWIND LOFT  ♠♠♠

☕☕☕   AMENITIES   ☕☕☕

All rooms come with a kettle, mini fridge and safe.

Complimentary Original Blend Coffee
(also available for purchase)

 instead of a tv, there is a projector

✨✨✨   LAUNDRY ROOM   ✨✨✨

🍸🍸🍸   IGNIS BAR   🍸🍸🍸

 

🍴🍴🍴   THE BALL   🍴🍴🍴

                             *menu is subject to change

Guests can also enjoy free wine (unlimited!!) 

in the evenings from 5 pm - 6:30 pm 

and complimentary Afternoon Tea style breakfast.

Conveniently located just a short walk away from the

popular tourist spots, make your stay in Otaru 

even more memorable by staying at 

UNWIND,

an elegant and exquisite hotel rich with history.

UNWIND HOTEL
1-8-25 Ironai
Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031
+81-134-64-5810
otaru@hotel-unwind.com

2019 Mantis Shrimp Festival Cancelled

2019 Mantis Shrimp Festival Cancelled 

Due to Poor Fishing Season

The annual Mantis Shrimp Festival has been cancelled this year due to a poor fishing season. We apologize to those of you looking forward to the event and thank you for your understanding. 

Otaru Mantis Shrimp Festival Committee

(Otaru City Fisheries Cooperative Association)

+81-134-22-5133

How to Ride the Bus in Otaru

How to Ride the Bus in Otaru

Some of the popular tourist attractions such as the Otaru Aquarium and 

Mt. Tengu are a short bus ride away. Here's a quick guide to riding 

the bus in Otaru since it may be different from your country.

  Bus Terminal in front of JR Otaru Station  

west view - when coming out from JR Otaru Station

east view - when heading towards JR Otaru Station

  Gate Information  

              Gate 1:  ・Express Bus to Sapporo via Maruyama 

                            　  (to JR Sapporo Station or Shiroi Koibito Park)

              Gate 2:  ・Express Bus to Sapporo via Hokkaido University

                            ・Asarigawa Onsen

              Gate 3:  ・ Otaru Aquarium

                             ・Shukutsu

              Gate 4:  ・Otaru Stroller's Bus 

                                  (canal, Sakaimachidori Shopping Street)

                            ・Tenguyama Ropeway

              Gate 5:  ・Yoichi

                            ・Bikuni

                            ・Shakotan

                            ・Cape Kamui

              Gate 6:  ・Niseko

                            ・ Kutchan

                            ・Iwanai

   FARE   

Within the city - 220 yen per ride 

       (some exclusions apply, e.g., some destinations in the Asarigawa Onsen 

        area are 330 yen per ride. Please inquire at the bus terminal or with the 

        bus driver.)

       You can pay by:

                   ・ IC CARD (e.g. Suica, Pasmo, Sapica, Kitaca, etc.)

                   ・ CASH

                   ・ TICKET

                   ・ ONE DAY BUS PASS (within the designated area of the city)

For reference, ONE-WAY fares for destinations outside Otaru City:

                  ・Sapporo Station 610 yen

                  ・Shiroi Koibito Park (get off at Nishimachi Kita 20 Chome) 600 yen

                  ・Yoichi 430 yen

                  ・Cape Kamui 1,780 yen

                  ・Niseko 1,430 yen

            *One Day Bus Pass does not apply to destinations outside the city

   Buying a TICKET  

TICKETS can be purchased at Chuo Bus Terminal outside JR Otaru Station

             

from the ticket machine or Information window

  ONE DAY BUS PASS   

ONE DAY PASS:  750 yen
Allows unlimited usage (within the designated area) and
can be purchased at the following locations

                       ・ Chuo Bus Terminal outside JR Otaru Station

                       ・ Canal Terminal (Ogasawara Photos)

                       ・ Canal Plaza

                       ・ On board any Otaru City Bus

One Day Bus Pass Applicable Area

   Getting ON and OFF the Bus   

When the bus is approaching, make sure you are getting on the right bus by confirming the bus number and destination before boarding.

--- Getting ON the bus --- 

          Board from the REAR door

               If you are paying your fare by 

                   ・ IC CARD - hold your card up to the sensor right by the door

                   ・ cash, ticket, or one day pass - simply get on (within the city)

         

--- Getting OFF the bus --- 

Press the button when your stop is announced and 

displayed at the front of the bus.

   

   Paying Your Fare   

IC CARD:  Place your card on the sensor when getting ON and OFF the bus 

                (The fare will be automatically deducted from your card)

CASH: Insert the exact fare into the fare box when getting OFF

          (Please pay the exact amount as change will not be given. If you do 

          not have exact change, there is a change machine just below the 

          fare box. Please note it simply exchanges the coin/bill into smaller 

          denominations so you will need to place your fare into the fare box 

          after the exchange.)

TICKET: Drop your ticket into the fare box when getting OFF

ONE DAY BUS PASS: Show the driver your pass with the date clearly visible 

                                when getting OFF

Click on the above to view the 2019 Summer Route and Timetable 

for the Otaru Stroller's Bus, Tenguyama Ropeway Line, 

Otaru Aquarium & Shukutsu Line, and Asarigawa Spa Line.