Otaru Grand Hotel offers exceptional views of Naganagutsuya Otaru and the Otaru Canal, especially from its upper-floor rooms. The hotel features a traditional Japanese garden and an on-site hot spring bath. Guests can walk to the canal promenade in just 5 minutes, perfect for evening strolls or photography. Complimentary kimono rental is available for cultural immersion. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive room upgrades and early HopeGoo benefits.

Otaru Seasons Hotel stands out with its Nordic-Japanese fusion design, featuring a reflection corridor that mirrors the Otaru Canal perfectly—ideal for photography. The glass-roofed café inside bathes in natural light during the day and transforms into a glowing space at night, capturing the lights of Naganagutsuya Otaru. Weekly light projection shows on the water create dynamic art installations every Saturday evening. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition postcard set as a gift.

From Otaru Grand Hotel, it’s a 10-minute walk to Naganagutsuya Otaru, a historic building housing a hand-blown glass workshop and a retro railway model exhibition. Strolling along the canal path reveals impromptu street piano performances and limited-edition artisanal dessert stalls accepting both cash and digital payments. For deeper insight, join the night walking tour organized by the hotel, uncovering tales of Otaru’s mining past and old-town legends. All tours are bookable via HopeGoo.