Best Rausu Hotels

"The room is spacious and bright, the tatami is very comfortable to sleep, the Japanese garden outside the window, quiet and beautiful, the calligraphy in the room ”pine leaves ancient and modern” highlights the artistic nature of the decoration, it seems that the traditional culture of Chinese calligraphy in Japan is still deeply rooted in the people! Breakfast is also very good, the weight is more sufficient."

"The hotel is completely beyond expectations. The location is near the port. It is especially convenient to watch whales. There is a tourist service center of the Daozhi Station around. It is also very convenient to eat. The room was very comfortable and clean, luggage could be stored, taxis could be called, and the service was friendly. The souvenirs sold at the hotel were so cute that I took down the whale slippers. The only problem is that there is no refrigerator."

"Its an Onsen hotel. The rooms are clean and spacious for us. One has to make their futons. There is a smoking room at the entrance so one might smell smoke as they enter but none else where. View was great. Front desk staff was friendly and nice."

"Booked a twin beds room but the hotel gave a suite which was very spacious and also, had tatami to sleep 6 persons. The buffet meals are delicious for both dinner and breakfast. The room can view the Oranko Rock as well as the sunset."

"The hotel is located halfway up the mountain. It is a very quiet and large hotel. You can watch the sunset over the sea at night. It is more than 1 km away from the bus station, which takes about 20 minutes to walk. Eating is not very convenient. You can choose to buy hotel food or go down the mountain. The hotel has a specialty store. The hotel room is very large, with thick carpets that are very comfortable to step on. There is also a large hot spring pool, which is open for a long time, from 3 pm to 9 am the next day. If there are too many people and you are embarrassed to go, you can wait until midnight to go, haha. The hotel's yukata is also very nice, a sky blue one with a short coat on the outside. Then there is a bus pick-up point to Memanbetsu Airport at the entrance of the hotel, which is very convenient."

"Eat very well. The restaurant has a very nice view. Nothing else, so expensive or public baths, public hot springs, public toilets. Oh Japan. It’s a bit far from the bus station, you can ask the staff at the bus station to call the hotel to pick you up. When I left, I also helped to send it to the bus station. I was worried that we would bypass the supermarket if we didn't buy food. I was a little grateful."

"It is a large B&B on a hillside. The owner will explain everything about staying here very carefully to the customers. It is very impressive. The whole environment is well organized and well managed. It makes you feel at home. This time I stayed in a new hotel. Floor, there is a faint scent of mats in the spacious room, the dinner is sumptuous, the service in the cafeteria is very good, and the sense of ceremony is full. After dinner, I soaked in the hot springs, which was very comfortable to relieve fatigue. I saw many people traveling on motorcycles staying here There are many high-end motorcycles here, which shows that it is a popular inn. I will choose to stay here next time."

"The room is very good. It is really nice to have a five-star hotel in such an inconvenient place. I booked a one-night stay and two-night stay, but it is not very convenient on the mountain. It can only be picked up by phone at the Utoro Bus Center. Because I stayed in the Chief the night before, I had to rush to the Shiretoko Center early in the morning. I didn't want to carry my luggage. I booked a hike in the afternoon. The driver would take me to Kiki. But the luggage couldn't walk, so I wanted to go to Kiki to store my luggage first. Time was a bit tight, so the lady boss of the Chief took me up. In addition to transportation, this hotel is good, with large rooms, free hot springs, and very few people. There are free popsicles and drinks at the door, and there is a forest-themed rest area in the lobby with free coffee, chocolate cookies and cheese. As for the meals, there are many dishes, but the variety is not rich. The taste is also average, but the milk and fruit are good~"

"The location is on the mountain, and I couldn't contact the business. It was really hard to drag the luggage up the mountain. Other facilities such as free drinks, coffee, tea and instant noodles in the free activity area are highlights, and there are public bathrooms for hot springs. There is no supermarket around, so if you don't buy enough food at the foot of the mountain, you can only eat their instant noodles to fill your stomach."

"Our third consecutive stay in Japan’s onsen scene brought us to Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort. Though labelled as a 3-star hotel, this resort is the very definition of an underrated masterpiece. From the moment we arrived, it became clear this experience would rival any five-star destination we’ve ever visited. Our room was a slice of paradise—spacious, serene, and offering a panoramic view of the breathtaking sea. Perfect for a moment of calm after a day of exploring. It was hard to tear ourselves away from the window, with its infinite horizon stretching beyond the blue waters. The bath experience was equally indulgent, with Dyson and Refa hairdryers in the public bath area. The soap and shampoo provided in the public baths? Luxurious, premium products that they also retail on-site. A small but significant touch that elevates this from your average onsen. Where do I even begin with the buffet? It was nothing short of culinary theatre. Imagine live cooking stations serving up dishes with the flair of a fine dining restaurant. From sashimi so fresh, it redefined how I think about lean tuna—the texture was almost reminiscent of beef!—to the incredibly generous portions of salmon roe. Each dish was top-tier, but the dessert station truly took my breath away. A unique pumpkin and sweet potato creation was the surprise highlight, and I couldn’t help but indulge in multiple helpings of the organic apple, crisp and fresh like it was picked that very morning. For fitness enthusiasts, there’s even a decent gym—a rarity for many onsen hotels. Meanwhile, the 24-hour lounge provides a range of delectable snacks, all of which are sold in their store. And though the prices may seem steep, the taste makes them worth every yen. The free daily scoop of Peter Beier ice cream was simply divine. Made with Hokkaido milk, the vanilla was already a showstopper, but the pistachio took the experience to another level. After this, it was impossible not to purchase their chocolate truffles—pricey, but easily worth the splurge. The experience extends outside the hotel, where an outdoor foot bath awaits with a view that will make you feel like you’ve entered another world. As long as the weather cooperates, this is an experience not to be missed. In short, Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort might officially be a 3-star, but in our hearts, it’s a five-star experience through and through. A perfect blend of luxury, nature, and comfort, it’s an onsen resort that deserves to be on every discerning traveller’s radar."