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Iruka Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Shari hotel on the boardwalk/promenade

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5 Utoronishi, Shari-cho, Shari, Hokkaido, 099-4354
  • Place, Utoro Onsen
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Oronko Rock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Shiretoko National Park Nature Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Utoro

Walk to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Shari hotel, you'll find Utoro Onsen and Oronko Rock. Also, Shiretoko National Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Oshin Koshin no Taki Falls is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Utoro Onsen - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oronko Rock - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Oshin Koshin no Taki Falls - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Shiretoko National Park Nature Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Frepe Waterfall - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BARISTART COFFEE SHIRETOKO - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪オリジナルファーストフードの店 Cowberry - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪ユートピア知床 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪PETER BEIER SHIRETOKO - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪知床テラス ダイニング波音 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Iruka Hotel

3-star Shari hotel on the boardwalk/promenade
Iruka Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Iruka Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). The front desk is open around the clock.
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
Air-conditioned accommodations at Iruka Hotel offer slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel
Iruka Shari
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun, Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Shari-Gun Japan - Hokkaido
Iruka Hotel Hotel
Iruka Hotel Shari
Iruka Hotel Hotel Shari

Frequently asked questions

How close is Iruka Hotel to the airport?

Iruka Hotel is 55.5 mi (79-min drive) away from the Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Iruka Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Iruka Hotel.

Does Iruka Hotel offer free breakfast?

Iruka Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Iruka Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Iruka Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Iruka Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Iruka Hotel have a pool?

Iruka Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Iruka Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Iruka Hotel to downtown Shari?

Iruka Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Utoro.

Reviews

Iruka Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuh Yiing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owner was very helpful and friendly. She shared about dining options nearby and various tours avaliable during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need a car when you stay at this property. The wife and husband owners are so nice and helpful to show the kitchen. There is a professional kitchen all equipped that guests can use until 10pm. The view from my room was seaside and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Boon Hua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff did not bother to share about the more convenient way to move luggage to room during checking in. Generally not helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely couple run this hotel....so thoughtful and helpful ...lovely location on the edge of town and overlooking the harbour.if I visit Utoro again I wouldn't hesitate to return this hotel. Marvellous
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis

A truly awesome oasis on the edge of town, with superb views over the bay, and lovely owners who go out of their way to help you. The other guests were also friendly, and the set-up of the open kitchen where you can prepare your own meals is a bonus. Actually the best bonus was the free coffee available 24/7. That was a blessing to the two drowned rats who made it to the hotel in a torrential downpour… You would be hard-pressed to find better accommodation on the peninsula, and far less likely to meet nicer people. 5 big stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

PUAY GEE

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Little seaside room

Wonderful little seaside stay. Happy to open my windows to hear the waves rushing in. I think it’s a lovely spot ! Extremely happy to catch sunrise at my window view too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner lady and her are delightful. The room is facing the sea which is creating dramatic atmosphere. Just the stairs are a bit hard to carry luggage’s, but the owner’s son gave us big help to carry the cases for us. Overall fantastic experience to stay in Shari.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

megumi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Clarence Kwang Hse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small, but reasonable price with great seaview.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Alhambra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have an ocean front room with tatami mats We have an ocean view bath room with a tab Super good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much better than I expected. Rooms were clean and seemed renovated. Beautiful view from rooms. Room like a hotel, facilities and convenience of hostel with a large common kitchen and dining area. Staff were helpful. Not quite in town (a few minutes drive), but this made for a beautiful sea view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and comfortable

A small hotel that was friendly and comfortable. The view of the Okhotsk Sea from the room and terrace was wonderful. As mentioned in the description, you can cook your own meals, and there is free coffee for the guests. It takes a walk of about 20 minutes to get to the port of Utoro (for boat tours of the Shiretoko Peninsula and the bus centre) and "Godzilla Rock". There is a ramen and yakitori restaurant about 10 minutes from the hotel. I would definitely stay there again if I have the chance to revisit Utoro!
View from the terrace
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a perfect place

A perfect place in Shiretoko. Friendly staff, pretty spacious rooms and nice public space for breakfast and relaxing. They can also give a ride to one of the restaurants in the city (of their choice) which can be very useful (restaurant will give a ride back). Free parking space and great sea breeze
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got a spacious room with a picture window of the frozen sea. However, the facilities were a bit dated. E.g,still using old water taps no mixers. But overall it was a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Kim Soon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hospitality & Great Vibe!

The hotel was about 20mins by foot from the Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal, so it was slightly inconvenient with our luggages. That said, the owner of the inn was really friendly and welcoming, which more than made up for the inconvenience. She even gave us 2 bicycles to use for free during our stay (compliments for guests who did not travel by car) and drove us to the Bus Terminal several hours after the check-out time. Facilities-wise, the pantry/kitchen was very cosy and comfortable; the balcony a great place to relax and view the surrounding scenery, the room clean, thoughtfully decorated and well-equipped (hairdryer, kettle etc). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here (and also playing with the adorable dog!).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotel experiences I had. The view from the room was spectecular. The caretakers were extremely helpful and friendly. i simply felt at home with the nice hospitality. Do remember to request for pick up service. You’ll have a wonderful experience in Utoro!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful view, great staff

Hotel is on a quite part of the old coastal highway now bypassed by a tunnel. Rooms are small but well-equipped and the view over the harbour is great. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the restaurant serves excellent pizza with local ingredients.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of few sub-par lodgings in Japan??

Iruka in Utoro claims itself to be a hotel, but it is operated like a low-end minshuku (guest house). It has one great attraction, its location is right by the sea, beautiful view of the sea throughout the day. Other than that, general quality of the place is rather poor, primarily because it has been around for quite a few years. And in fairness, maintaining such a place is rather difficult for small lodging owners in Japan. Overall, it was not what I expected. Fortunately, I only planned a 1-night stay. There is however one pleasant surprise, lunching at a boutique cafe about 600 metres down the road. It is named GVO, the owner is a sea urchin fisherman during "Uni" fishing season, so his specialty is cooking uni in a variety of ways. I had Spaghetti Uni - perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, view and pizza

We stayed 2 nights to explore Shiretoko. We stayed in a family Japanese style room with 4 futons. The futons were comfortable and plenty of space in the room. A fridge also In the room and you can use their dining area and deck to have your afternoon drink while taking in the view. If you walk over the hill you will catch the sunset. The pizzas are delicious and the staff really helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018