Architect Makoto Nakayama‘s boutique ryokan Kuramure seamlessly blends traditional Otaru warehouse aesthetics with modern luxury.

Located in Otaru’s charming Asarigawa Onsen district just 1.5 hours from Niseko, this intimate retreat features 19 uniquely designed guestrooms, each with private dining and large soaking baths that open to create rotenburo-style experiences.

The architecture captures Hokkaido’s essence through natural materials and textures, offering guests ultimate relaxation amid picturesque surroundings with kaiseki cuisine crafted from Otaru’s finest local ingredients.