Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination in Japan where you can enjoy unique culture and vast wilderness, as well as great seafood. Do-To is the name given to the eastern Hokkaido region, and it is one of the varied destinations in Hokkaido. The Do-To region includes cities like Kushiro, Nemuro, Abashiri, Shiretoko, and Tokachi.
The following hotels are some of the greatest hotels found in the area that will definitely be part of your fantastic Hokkaido memories. Read on to find out about the best hotels in the East Hokkaido Area.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
A lakeside resort - Kushiro Prince Hotel (from USD 70)
Kushiro Prince Hotel is located in Kushiro and is perfect for those who want to spend a relaxing time in a resort hotel.
You will be greeted by the amazing view of Lake Kussharo - the biggest caldera lake in Japan - when checking-in at Kushiro Prince Hotel. An afternoon stroll by the lakeside would entertain you with various sceneries that changes according to the season.
Various types of rooms are available in Kushiro Prince Hotel, including a luxurious room with a hot tub. There are also onsens available in the hotel with both an indoor and open-air one. Unwinding in the onsen under the sparkling stars at night is a truly remarkable feeling!
Breakfast is served at the restaurant “Laupeigne”, and the buffet serves dishes that use local Hokkaido products. Furthermore, the huge glass window of the restaurant gives you a marvellous view of the natural landscape – what a start to the day!
Located conveniently near to JR Kushiro Station, Kushiro Prince Hotel is great for those who are planning to explore the Kushiro area and Akan National Park. The beautiful Lake Kussharo is part of Akan National Park.
Kushiro Prince Hotel
Address: Sawaicho 7-1
107.93 km (67.1 mi) from 天に続く道スタート地点
A pension-like hotel: Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze (from USD 255)
Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze is located in Shiretoko, a place listed as one of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites.
There are a total of 6 cottages in Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze that were built by the owner over a course of 4 years – and one whole cottage will be dedicated to you! There are 2 types of cottages available; families and large group of friends can enjoy the bigger type-A cottages, while couples can choose the smaller type-B cottage. The clean and spacious cottages made of wood each have 2 open decks, where you can enjoy a fun-filled barbeque while surrounded by the vast nature.
Furthermore, an open-air hot spring is also available in Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze. Breakfast is provided, and the delicious dishes are all made from local Hokkaido products.
Though Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze may not be at the most convenient location, the reasonable price and wonderful memories you can create there is certainly worth it!
Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze
Address: 63-27 Toyosato, Shari-gun, Shari-cho 099-4134, Hokkaido
Access: About 1 hour from Abashiri by car
Contact: +81 152-23-5490
Shiretoko Villa Hotel Freeze
Address: 63-27, Toyosato, Shari-cho Shari-gun, Shari, Shari, Japan, 099-4134
10.99 km (6.9 mi) from 天に続く道スタート地点
Enjoy onsen while viewing the Sea of Okhotsk at Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel (from USD 117)
Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel is located near Utoro Bus Terminal, which is about 50 minutes from Shiretoko Shari Station by bus.
Apart from the large styles of rooms, various facilities are available in Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel, including a lounge, souvenir shop, karaoke box, ramen shop, massage, and even an arcade!
Additionally, 2 different onsens are available in Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel, one designed based on an “ocean” concept, and one that is based on a “forest” concept. Both onsens provide a breath-taking view of the Sea of Okhotsk, whose beauty during is just stunning. A private family onsen can also be reserved. Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel also has an onsen pool located in the basement. Equipped with play areas, children can enjoy the indoor pool regardless of the weather outside!
Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel is most famous for its splendid buffet. Served at the restaurant within the hotel, over 80 local dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant. It is recommended that you definitely try the seafood. Among the various dishes, the fresh snow crabs and king crabs are a must! There are also sushi dishes and numerous desserts available as well.
Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
Address: Utorokagawa 306
24.52 km (15.3 mi) from 天に続く道スタート地点
Living with nature: Auberge Kita No Dan Dan (from USD 286)
Auberge Kita No Dan Dan is an inn located just 3 minutes from JR Abashiri Station by car. Surrounded by vast greenery, the inn lets you have the best of both worlds – convenience and serenity.
The retro-style inn is designed based on the buildings that were standing during Hokkaido’s development era, and it has a quaint atmosphere. The inn is filled with various Showa era (1926 to 1989) furnishings that exude a cosy feeling. Furthermore, a natural open-air onsen is available from where you can enjoy a splendid view of Lake Abashiri.
Auberge Kita No Dan Dan is also an environmentally-friendly inn that aims to live in harmony with nature. Biomass, such as unwanted woods, is used to generate the inn’s electricity, and kitchen waste is used as fertiliser.
Breakfast can be enjoyed at the inn’s restaurant where Hokkaido-esque dishes that make full use of the seafood and gifts from the mountains are served.
Auberge Kita No Dan Dan is recommended for those who are planning to explore the Abashiri tourist destinations, such as Lake Abashiri and the Abashiri Prison Museum.
Auberge Kita No Dan Dan
Address: Oomagari 39-17
46.37 km (28.9 mi) from 天に続く道スタート地点
Nemuro Grand Hotel - the most northern hotel in Japan
You will receive a certificate when you access Nemuro Grand Hotel – the most northern hotel in Japan. Located in Nemuro, the hotel offers various types of rooms including both Western-style and Japanese-style rooms. Basic amenities are also provided.
There is a rooftop observatory that gives you a great panoramic view of the surroundings, such as the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Breakfast is served buffet style at the Sky Lounge, with various seafood and vegetable dishes available. Among them are the hanasaki crab that Nemuro is famous for, and which tastes best from July to October.
Dinner is also served in the lounge, but in a slightly different manner. Various B-kyu gurume (Japanese “cheap and delicious food”) that are famous in Nemuro can be enjoyed. One of them is the esukaroppu, butter rice with pork cutlet and a demi-glace sauce, that is exclusive to Nemuro. Other Nemuro dishes are available too, so do check this hotel out if you are visiting Hokkaido’s northern land!
Nemuro Grand Hotel
Address: 2-2 Taishocho, Nemuro 087-0028, Hokkaido
Access: 6-minute walk from JR Nemuro Station
Contact: +81 153-24-6611
Experience the nature of Hokkaido
It is recommended that you rent a car when travelling around the Eastern Hokkaido region due to its terrain. Though some of the hotels introduced may not be at the most convenient of locations via public transport, they definitely will provide you with the excitement and adventure you expect from Hokkaido!
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