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A Japanese-style villa with a Showa aesthetic in Otaru, Hokkaido. The retro townscape and traditional Japanese-style rooms are in harmony, and the Otaru Canal is only a 5-minute walk away. Experience a stay in a port town atmosphere at its best.

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low bed with white bedding, sliding doors with artwork, and a view into another room with a desk and chair.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a low ceiling.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, a heater, and a table with a teapot.
A hallway with wooden doors, a staircase, and a clock on the wall.
A modern two-story house covered in snow, with a visible front door and windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Otaru Canal
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden

Explore the area

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小樽市, 北海道
  • Place, Otaru Canal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rinyu Morning Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sakaimachi Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sapporo (OKD-Okadama)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Futons

Bedroom 3

2 Single Futons

Bedroom 4

3 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A Japanese-style villa with a Showa aesthetic in Otaru, Hokkaido. The retro townscape and traditional Japanese-style rooms are in harmony, and the Otaru Canal is only a 5-minute walk away. Experience a stay in a port town atmosphere at its best.

🕰️ Otaru Japanese-Western Fusion Detached House—Accommodates Up to 9 Guests
Hi Song Villa carries on the architectural style born from Otaru—a trading port during the Meiji and Taisho periods—that blends Japanese and Western elements, offering a timeless, nostalgic space with natural wood finishes and retro interiors.

🚗 Excellent Location & Access
A 6-minute walk (approx. 500 m) to the Otaru Canal, 12 minutes to Sakaimachi Street, and 15 minutes to the Music Box Museum. Key Otaru attractions, such as Kitaichi Glass and the Art Museum, are within walking distance. Free parking available—perfect for sightseeing by car. About a 5-minute drive from JR Otaru Station, 15 minutes to the Aquarium and Tenguyama, and 20 minutes to Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort. Excellent access to city centre Sapporo (35 minutes by JR), Niseko, and Kiroro.

🏡 Well-equipped guest rooms
Featuring a kitchen, washing machine, microwave, and air fryer, as well as children’s tableware and high-speed Wi-Fi, we provide a space where you can relax comfortably. The guesthouse has a total of 4 bedrooms: 1 Western-style room (with a 2m bed) that offers a warm atmosphere, and 3 Japanese-style rooms that can accommodate mattresses up to 7 tatami mats in size; recommended for up to 5 guests.


🏡 Otaru Comfortable Detached Guesthouse
Located in a quiet residential area, it features 1 Western-style room, 3 tatami-mat Japanese-style rooms, 1 toilet, and 1 bathroom. It also features a study with a piano, a living room, and a kitchen, and can accommodate up to 9 guests.

🗺 Location and Transport Access
An 8-minute walk to a convenience store and a 24-hour supermarket; a 3-minute walk to a bus stop
Approx. 20-minute walk to Otaru Station / Approx. 5 minutes by taxi / about 14 minutes by bus
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Otaru Station

🚗 Nearby Attractions
Otaru Station: 20-minute walk / 14-minute bus ride / 5 minutes by car
Otaru Canal: 6 minutes on foot
Sakaimachi Street: 12 minutes on foot / 10 minutes by bus / 5-minute drive
Otaru Music Box Museum: 15-minute walk / 10-minute bus ride / 5-minute drive
Kitaichi Glass: 18-minute walk / 10-minute bus ride / 6-minute drive
Tenguyama Ropeway: 15-minute drive / 40-minute bus ride
Otaru Aquarium: 10-minute drive / 25 minutes by bus

🏠 Property Details
Entire House Rental (4LDK Floor Plan)
Maximum Capacity: 9 guests, Recommended for 4–5 guests
Free Wi-Fi available
Free parking for 1 car

🛏 Bedding Information
1 king-size bed (2 m × 2 m) that can be split into 2 single beds (please contact us in advance if you wish to split the bed)
7 sets of futons for tatami rooms (5 sets in the first-floor tatami room, 3 sets can be placed in the second-floor Japanese-style room)
Futons are provided based on the number of guests booked; we do not provide extra bedding

🍳 Kitchen Amenities
3-burner gas stove
Rice cooker, microwave, electric kettle, electric hot water pot, air fryer, oven, water purifier, coffee maker
refrigerator, freezer, portable dining table, baking dishes, cleaning supplies
A full set of tableware, pots, knives, forks, cups, and other essentials—all provided
Seasonings are not provided; please bring your own

❄️ Heating and Cooling Facilities
Large kerosene heater in the living room (for winter use only)
3 electric heaters (1 in the second-floor Japanese-style room, one in the Western-style room on the second floor, and one in the Japanese-style room on the ground floor)
The water heater runs continuously, providing hot water 24 hours a day🚿

🧴 Amenities Provided
Bath towels
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap
Toothbrushes (with toothpaste), razors
Toilet paper, cleaner, disinfectant, cleaning rags, mop, vacuum cleaner
detergent, clothes hangers, iron, washbasin

🧼 Important Notes
Please remove your shoes before entering the room
Please specify the exact number of guests when making your reservation. Bedding will be provided according to the number of guests listed in your reservation
Pets are not allowed
Upon checkout, please be sure to close the windows, turn off all electrical sockets, and shut off the kerosene heater

🧹 Cleaning Service
After check-out, our professional staff will perform a thorough cleaning.
All sheets and towels are replaced and disinfected, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.

🔑 Check-in Information
We use a self-check-in system and do not have a front desk. We minimise unnecessary contact as much as possible.
On the day of check-in, we will leave the key in the postbox at the entrance; please retrieve it yourself.
Check-in time: 3:00 PM or later (flexible)
Check-out time: By 10:00 AM
Luggage storage is available starting at 11:00 AM on the day of check-in (valuables and food cannot be stored)
We do not offer luggage storage after checkout.
If you wish to extend your checkout time, please contact us by 3:00 PM the day before.

🅿️ Parking Space
One free parking space is provided. There are also paid car parks nearby.

Guest Access
You are free to use the entire house (no shared spaces with other guests). You may use the entire first and second floors. Only the storage room next to the kitchen on the ground floor is off-limits.

*The locked storage unit outside the building is for staff use only and is not available to guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 20250981
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Otaru

Otaru is home to this villa. Kiroro Resort and Kokusai Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Otaru Music Box Museum and Otaru Kihinkan are also worth visiting.
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小樽市, 北海道

What's nearby

  • Otaru Canal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rinyu Morning Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Otaru Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Otaru City General Museum Ungakan - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sakaimachi Street - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Otaru Station - 18 min walk
  • Inaho Station - 21 min drive
  • Sapporo (OKD-Okadama) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪若鶏時代 なると 本店 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店 小樽運河通り店 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪OTARU TAP ROOM CRAFT BEER & HOSTEL - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪朝市食堂 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bar & Hostel 石と鉄 - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Japanese-style villa with a Showa aesthetic in Otaru, Hokkaido. The retro townscape and traditional Japanese-style rooms are in harmony, and the Otaru Canal is only a 5-minute walk away. Experience a stay in a port town atmosphere at its best. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Japanese-style villa with a Showa aesthetic in Otaru, Hokkaido. The retro townscape and traditional Japanese-style rooms are in harmony, and the Otaru Canal is only a 5-minute walk away. Experience a stay in a port town atmosphere at its best.?

As of 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Japanese-style villa with a Showa aesthetic in Otaru, Hokkaido. The retro townscape and traditional Japanese-style rooms are in harmony, and the Otaru Canal is only a 5-minute walk away. Experience a stay in a port town atmosphere at its best. on 4 Oct 2026 start from AU$421, including 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.

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On-site parking is available at the property.

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Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Japanese-style villa with a Showa aesthetic in Otaru, Hokkaido. The retro townscape and traditional Japanese-style rooms are in harmony, and the Otaru Canal is only a 5-minute walk away. Experience a stay in a port town atmosphere at its best.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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Situated in Otaru, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Otaru Canal and Rinyu Morning Market. Otaru Museum and Ironaifuto Park are also within 15 minutes. Otaru Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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