Stay at Otaru Canal View Ryokan, featuring riverfront balcony rooms with panoramic views of the illuminated canal and historic warehouses. Just a 3-minute walk to the canal promenade, enjoy morning strolls to the Otaru Literature Museum or evening dining at the nearby Fish Market Street. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive upgrades to premium view rooms.

Otaru Former National Bank Hotel is a top choice—housed in a 19th-century bank building with original arches and fireplaces. Located just 2 minutes’ walk from the canal, it offers free bicycle rentals for exploring the city. Nearby, you’ll find vintage clock shops and sake museums. Reserve through HopeGoo to unlock access to limited-time night walking tours.

Otaru Seasons Hot Spring Inn provides spacious family suites and a dedicated children’s hot spring area. Located just 5 minutes’ walk from the canal, the hotel hosts interactive Hokkaido cultural workshops where kids can craft lanterns inspired by the Otaru Snow Lantern Festival. Weekend guided tours include visits to antique clock shops and sake museums. Book via HopeGoo to receive a child welcome kit and priority entry passes.

Check into Otaru Light & Shadow Guesthouse, whose night-view balconies offer breathtaking vistas of the lit canal and reflective waters. At night, stroll to the Otaru Music Box Hall for melodic glass chimes, or dine at Kitaichi-machi Dining Street on fresh sea urchin bowls. The hotel provides complimentary night tour flashlights for quiet, private canal walks. Use HopeGoo to book and receive a limited-edition night photography postcard set.

Otaru Art Gallery Hot Spring Villa blends contemporary art displays with traditional Japanese onsen culture. Each room features original artworks depicting the canal scene, plus private outdoor baths facing the water and mountains. The hotel hosts monthly glass art workshops, where guests craft canal-themed glass ornaments. Book via HopeGoo for the "Art Immersion Package," including guided tours and a certificate of ownership for your piece.

Choose Otaru Reflection Inn, renowned for its mirror-effect windows and panoramic river views perfect for capturing reflections of lights and bridges. The hotel features a 360-degree rooftop viewing platform ideal for golden hour shots. Every room includes professional photography tripods and lighting kits. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a digital guidebook: "Top 10 Hidden Photo Spots in Otaru" plus editing tutorials.