Hokkaido Shari Town
Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
An exquisite nature resort where you can immerse yourself in Shiretoko’s vast wilderness with stunning views of the Sea of Okhotsk and a sauna overlooking drifting ice in winter
- Ocean / Lake View
- Natural Hot Spring
- Self löyly available
- Finnish sauna
- Sauna Available
- Cold Bath Available
About Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
"Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort" is a resort hotel in Sharicho, Shari District, Hokkaido. Its panoramic public bath, overlooking the overwhelming natural beauty of Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site, and the Sea of Okhotsk below, draws visitors into a world beyond the ordinary. The sauna area features two distinct rooms: KAKUUNA, inspired by drifting ice, and UNEUNA, evoking a wooden cave. Surrounded by the ambient sounds of Shiretoko, guests can enjoy a profound sense of immersion and powerful heat. After a thorough sweat, cool your whole body in the deep cold plunge bath, then savor blissful outdoor bathing on the rooftop terrace while feeling the sea breeze on your bare skin. The highly heat-retentive natural chloride spring warms you from the core, allowing you to experience the charm of Shiretoko with all five senses through an indulgent all-inclusive stay.
Hot SpringONSEN
Natural Hot Spring (Public Bath)
From the panoramic public bath Ohoazora and the open-air area Shion, both located on the hotel’s top floor, a sweeping view of the Sea of Okhotsk unfolds before you. The tubs are filled to the brim with a natural sodium chloride spring known for its excellent heat retention and for keeping you warm long after bathing. Sinking into the gentle water while watching ships crossing the sea and drifting ice in winter is truly exceptional. The contrast between the cold sea breeze and the warm hot spring is wonderfully soothing, and the fatigue of body and mind slowly melts away with the sound of the waves.
Guest Room Open-Air Bath
A private open-air bath set on the terrace of a guest room overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk. In this refined space, free from interruptions, you can have exclusive access to high-quality natural hot spring water while feeling the sea breeze. Enjoy bathing whenever you like, for as long as you like, while watching the ever-changing ocean scenery by day and the star-filled sky at night. It promises a luxurious and intimate time of relaxation, completely separate from the bustle of everyday life.
SaunaSAUNA
KAKUUNA
A sauna room characterized by a straight-lined design inspired by drifting ice. From the large windows, you can take in sweeping views of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko mountain range, and in winter, endless drifting ice as far as the eye can see. The quiet sounds of Shiretoko’s natural environment echo softly inside, while regular automatic löyly generates intense heat and a comfortable level of humidity. In this comfortable, non-stifling space, you can encourage deep perspiration while experiencing an overwhelming sense of immersion, as if becoming one with nature.
UNEUNA
A sauna room characterized by a wavy design that evokes a wooden cave. From the large windows, you can take in sweeping views of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko mountain range, and in winter, endless drifting ice as far as the eye can see. The quiet sounds of Shiretoko’s natural environment echo softly inside, while regular automatic löyly generates intense heat and a comfortable level of humidity. In this comfortable, non-stifling space, you can encourage deep perspiration while experiencing an overwhelming sense of immersion, as if becoming one with nature.
Okhotsk Club Spa Suite with Sauna
A spa suite equipped with a private self-löyly sauna in the room, a bathtub that also serves as a cold plunge bath, and an open-air hot spring bath and totonou space on the terrace. In this completely private luxury setting, you can enjoy an unparalleled sauna experience and deep relaxation without interruption, while taking in exclusive views of Shiretoko’s scenery, including the Sea of Okhotsk and drifting ice in winter.
Cold BathCOLD BATH
Cold Plunge Bath
Located right next to the sauna room, this cold plunge bath is notable for its generous depth, allowing you to immerse yourself all the way up to your shoulders. It instantly envelops your overheated body, and the briskly chilled water delivers a refreshing sensation. After cooling down thoroughly, head to TOKONOU TERRACE on the rooftop or to the open-air area. With the pleasant sea breeze from the Sea of Okhotsk on your bare skin, you will be guided into blissful deep relaxation alongside Shiretoko’s majestic scenery.
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Facility Information
- Address
- 172 Utoro Higashi, Shari-cho, Shari District, Hokkaido 099-4355
- Business Hours
- 15:00〜00:00/05:00〜10:00
■ Sauna (UNEUNA and KAKUUNA) hours KAKUUNA side: Women 15:00–24:00 / Men 5:00–10:00 the following day UNEUNA side: Men 15:00–24:00 / Women 5:00–10:00 the following day
- Closed Days
- Irregular holidays
- Gender Access
- Gender Separated
- Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
- No Tattoos
- Usage Conditions
- Guests Only
- Official Website
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Visited by the Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief visited in person in August 2026
Dawn over the Sea of Okhotsk and a Sauna of Drift Ice
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