Shari Hotels with Wi-Fi

"The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom toiletries were Japanese brands and very useful, and there was a washing machine in the room. The hotel has a natural hot spring on the rooftop, semi-outdoor, which was very relaxing. Due to the remote location, the hotel reception closes at 7 pm, so it's best to check in early. The sea view overlooks the river estuary. Seco Mart and Seven Eleven are within 50 meters, which is very convenient!"

"February 2026, Eastern Hokkaido - The Life I Dream Of~ After a full day of touring on the Akan Bus Kushiro Shiretoko line, I arrived at the hotel around 6 PM. I still tend to call it Kitakobushi Hotel, as I'm used to it. The online reviews for Kitakobushi Hotel are exceptionally high, which made me really look forward to my stay. Objectively, the hotel's public area facilities and services were impeccable. There were several record players in quiet corners, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nostalgic golden oldies. The lounge offered a rich selection of free pastries, snacks, alcoholic beverages, and drinks – enough to enjoy all afternoon without getting bored. You could also luxuriate in the outdoor foot bath while gazing at the drift ice on the Sea of Okhotsk. There was even an entertainment room with ping-pong tables and more. I'd say, if you don't have time to just relax at the hotel and enjoy these free services, then perhaps Kitakobushi isn't for you, as these are its core values. Next, the guest rooms. I booked two types: a sea view twin room and a deluxe sea view twin room. Both face the Sea of Okhotsk, offering direct views of the drift ice. The main difference is that the deluxe room is larger and more spacious, and on a higher floor. However, I found the room facilities quite ordinary, even a bit dated, not on the same level as the services and facilities outside the guest rooms. If we were just talking about the rooms, there's a significant gap between Kitakobushi and La Vista; they're not comparable. But the free public services provided are simply outstanding, solidifying my decision to stay at Kitakobushi every time I visit Shiretoko! If you've booked various hiking activities, they'll pick you up at the hotel lobby, so you just need to wait there. Right next to the hotel are two convenience stores, Seicomart and 7-Eleven, and within a few hundred meters, there are also quite a few restaurants. So, if you haven't booked the hotel's buffet, finding food nearby isn't an issue. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied. I'll definitely choose Kitakobushi again on my next trip to Shiretoko."

"Our room was new and nice. Has a bit vintage vibe in the interior design. Breakfast has everything you need and is tasty. The customer service and onsen are great. Everything went very smoothly. I wish they had a currency exchange automat (like Smart exchange) as no cash currency exchange options in any city nearby (banks do not do it at all). Hotel is of a good level to provide this service. Why this is needed - we thought payment will be processed online through Trip.com but they requested to pay in cash AFTER checkout. Normally this is at least mentioned when checking in. Also they changed the onsen fee recently and when we booked it was of lower price. We literally had to give out all cash we had. Overall we liked our stay, but the payment issue left some bad impression about the hotel."

"Hotels in Shiretoko are quite expensive, especially in the peak season in winter, so I chose this one on the mountain. It takes 20 minutes to walk to the 711 supermarket at the foot of the mountain, and it also takes 20 minutes to walk to the nearest restaurant. There is nothing nearby. Fortunately, the hotel has free shuttle to the BUS station (you need to call), and I drove a domestic 1 million alpha to pick me up, and the ride experience was not bad. The next day I went to Shiretoko for hiking, and they could also pick me up directly at the hotel, which was pretty good. I booked a Japanese tatami room, which happened to be on the second floor of the new building, facing the yard. The room was very comfortable and spacious. There are public washing machines, tea machines, and ice machines--I love them. The hot spring is also good, not crowded, and larger than the hotel in Abashiri. The breakfast is a set meal, which is okay, and you need to book a time in advance. I don’t know if it’s because of the peak season of the Spring Festival, but the two front desks are Chinese and easy to communicate."

"We love the ambience and everything about the hotel! Furnishing are very carefully and intentionally designed, really appreciated the overall cozyness we felt during our stay. Sadly we had to give the bathhouse a miss due to our schedule, but we enjoyed our stay regardless. The only confusion we had was the check in/check out timing — the hotel page says check out is 11am, but we got a phone call at 10am telling us we’ve exceeded the check out timing. Page also mentions check in by 6pm, but we were only able to arrive at 9pm+ due to our flight and car rental processes, hence we checked in multiple times with the hotel. They were kind enough to assure us to drive safely as we can check in any time."

"The hotel is built on a mountain, and trying to walk around was quite tiring. The room was spacious, but housekeeping doesn't come daily. Currently, all of Japan is embracing eco-friendliness, so most hotels only clean every two nights, and some even every three nights. Those who sign up for tours or activities will be picked up directly at the hotel. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to the Utoro Bus Center. If you miss the shuttle, I believe the hotel can also arrange a drop-off. The buffet was extensive, but eating the same things every day got a bit boring. Personally, I still prefer set meals. I tasted something sour in the chawanmushi. At first, I thought my taste buds were off, but after smelling it, I confirmed it was indeed sour and informed the staff. The public bath has several pools. The open-air hot spring bath is a bit small, but it wasn't crowded."

"The hotel is located a 20-minute walk from the bus stop. Although it’s a hostel, the room is spacious and includes a safe and a refrigerator. The bedding is clean. There’s no shower in the room, as this is an onsen-style hotel. There’s no kettle in the room either — a shared one is available on the first floor in a small kitchen equipped with a stove and a microwave. The only downside is the absence of a water cooler or filter for drinking water. You have to buy bottled water from a vending machine and pour it into the shared kettle. The view from the window is stunning. The air conditioner is AI-powered — it even talks 😁"

"For a B&B hotel, there are restrictions on check-in and front desk coffee hours, the hot spring pool is relatively small, dinner and breakfast are Japanese style, the products are relatively ordinary, and the sashimi is not fresh enough. You can pick up at the hotel for ice rafting and five lakes hiking."

"Excellent service from the staff. A lovely cottage. Breakfast and dinner was excellent. There wasn’t any air conditioning which made it unbearably warm, fortunately the temperature dropped as the night progressed and we had a good night’s rest"