Seaview Hotels in Shari

"The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom toiletries were Japanese brands and very useful, and there was a washing machine in the room. The hotel has a natural hot spring on the rooftop, semi-outdoor, which was very relaxing. Due to the remote location, the hotel reception closes at 7 pm, so it's best to check in early. The sea view overlooks the river estuary. Seco Mart and Seven Eleven are within 50 meters, which is very convenient!"

"February 2026, Eastern Hokkaido - The Life I Dream Of~ After a full day of touring on the Akan Bus Kushiro Shiretoko line, I arrived at the hotel around 6 PM. I still tend to call it Kitakobushi Hotel, as I'm used to it. The online reviews for Kitakobushi Hotel are exceptionally high, which made me really look forward to my stay. Objectively, the hotel's public area facilities and services were impeccable. There were several record players in quiet corners, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nostalgic golden oldies. The lounge offered a rich selection of free pastries, snacks, alcoholic beverages, and drinks – enough to enjoy all afternoon without getting bored. You could also luxuriate in the outdoor foot bath while gazing at the drift ice on the Sea of Okhotsk. There was even an entertainment room with ping-pong tables and more. I'd say, if you don't have time to just relax at the hotel and enjoy these free services, then perhaps Kitakobushi isn't for you, as these are its core values. Next, the guest rooms. I booked two types: a sea view twin room and a deluxe sea view twin room. Both face the Sea of Okhotsk, offering direct views of the drift ice. The main difference is that the deluxe room is larger and more spacious, and on a higher floor. However, I found the room facilities quite ordinary, even a bit dated, not on the same level as the services and facilities outside the guest rooms. If we were just talking about the rooms, there's a significant gap between Kitakobushi and La Vista; they're not comparable. But the free public services provided are simply outstanding, solidifying my decision to stay at Kitakobushi every time I visit Shiretoko! If you've booked various hiking activities, they'll pick you up at the hotel lobby, so you just need to wait there. Right next to the hotel are two convenience stores, Seicomart and 7-Eleven, and within a few hundred meters, there are also quite a few restaurants. So, if you haven't booked the hotel's buffet, finding food nearby isn't an issue. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied. I'll definitely choose Kitakobushi again on my next trip to Shiretoko."

"For a self-drive trip, the location was super convenient and easy to find. The front desk service was very responsible – they even called to remind me that I'd left a light on in my car, which I really appreciated! The room was clean and tidy, and the sunset view was absolutely beautiful."

"We love the ambience and everything about the hotel! Furnishing are very carefully and intentionally designed, really appreciated the overall cozyness we felt during our stay. Sadly we had to give the bathhouse a miss due to our schedule, but we enjoyed our stay regardless. The only confusion we had was the check in/check out timing — the hotel page says check out is 11am, but we got a phone call at 10am telling us we’ve exceeded the check out timing. Page also mentions check in by 6pm, but we were only able to arrive at 9pm+ due to our flight and car rental processes, hence we checked in multiple times with the hotel. They were kind enough to assure us to drive safely as we can check in any time."

"For a B&B hotel, there are restrictions on check-in and front desk coffee hours, the hot spring pool is relatively small, dinner and breakfast are Japanese style, the products are relatively ordinary, and the sashimi is not fresh enough. You can pick up at the hotel for ice rafting and five lakes hiking."