Featured Hotels Near Sakaihama Bridge

Otaru Kawa-gaeshi Ryokan is ideal for riverfront views, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the canal and Sakaibashi Bridge. Located just a 2-minute walk from the bridge, guests enjoy panoramic views of illuminated bridges and passing boats at night. The hotel also offers complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby historic districts and hosts seasonal handmade washi paper workshops. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive river-view room upgrades.

Otaru Shōkō Hotel is only a 3-minute walk from Sakaibashi Bridge, nestled within a restored 19th-century warehouse district. Its rooms feature traditional Japanese tatami mats and private balconies overlooking the canal. Guests can easily stroll to the Otaru Canal Art Market, where local artisans sell hand-blown glassware and lavender souvenirs. The hotel also provides free rental bikes and curated walking maps via the HopeGoo app for immersive exploration.

Otaru Yū no Sato Onsen Inn boasts its own natural sulfur-rich hot spring sourced directly from underground aquifers. Each room features either an indoor or outdoor onsen bath, with some offering private open-air tubs overlooking the bridge’s night lights. The inn also runs daily local sake tasting sessions and provides guest robes made from Hokkaido cotton. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo to unlock early-bird pricing and complimentary welcome drinks.

From Sakaibashi Bridge, a 10-minute walk leads to the Otaru Canal Craft Market, featuring rotating exhibitions by regional artists selling handmade glassware and dried flower arrangements. Along the route, visitors can join guided tours of century-old sake cellars, sampling small-batch plum wine. Additionally, Otaru Kawa-gaeshi Ryokan offers a complimentary evening lantern walk along the canal, highlighting architectural details and seasonal light installations. Access via the HopeGoo app ensures priority HopeGoo.

Otaru Sakura no Yado specializes in intimate couple stays, with themed rooms like the Starry Night Suite, equipped with ceiling-projected constellations and a champagne welcome set. The hotel features a secluded garden where couples can enjoy private dinners under the glow of Sakaibashi Bridge’s lights. Daily two-person cooking classes are offered, focusing on Hokkaido seafood dishes. Use the HopeGoo platform to request a romantic upgrade package, including a vintage camera rental and commemorative photo frame.

Otaru Shōkō Hotel’s ground-floor café, Lumière, features floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing uninterrupted views of the canal and Sakaibashi Bridge. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee paired with Otaru’s signature red bean toast in the morning, or try their limited-edition Bridge Shadow Macarons, dyed in the same blue as the bridge’s steel structure. The café hosts live piano performances every afternoon, perfectly timed with the transition from daylight to evening illumination. Reserve your table through the HopeGoo app to avoid wait times.