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HOKUTEN NO OKA Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort
A lodging destination steeped in the romance of ancient Okhotsk culture.
HOKUTEN NO OKA Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort is a unique resort hotel near Lake Abashiri that immerses guests in the rich culture of the northern peoples who once lived along the Okhotsk coast. The hotel’s design is inspired by the lifestyle of people from the 5th to 9th centuries, offering a blend of history and luxury.
The main lounge, designed to resemble a pit dwelling, features a central fireplace surrounded by wooden carvings of Steller’s sea eagles and whales, along with decorations modeled after artifacts of northern peoples. The ambiance feels almost like a museum, creating an elevated travel experience in a tranquil, sophisticated space.
With 10 room types and 85 guest rooms, the hotel caters to various needs, including rooms with private gardens and outdoor baths, as well as pet-friendly accommodations. The rooms feature designs inspired by Okhotsk culture with a calm and relaxing atmosphere, ensuring a peaceful stay. Additionally, there are six private villas on the property.
The restaurant offers a variety of dishes made from fresh seafood from the Okhotsk Sea and locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy a diverse selection of approximately 70 buffet dishes, as well as creative French and Japanese cuisine.
The large bathhouse, Hokuten Zabo no Yu, provides stunning views of the surrounding nature, with outdoor baths where guests can unwind in the natural hot springs. The resort also features a complimentary ganbanyoku (hot stone bath), and outside the hotel’s entrance stands the Fire Tower, designed to resemble the tent dwellings of northern peoples. In the evening, fires are lit, creating a magical atmosphere where visitors can relax with a footbath under the glow of the flames.
Highlights
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A hotel themed around the culture of northern peoples, with distinctive interior design.
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Offers 10 room types with a total of 85 rooms, including pet-friendly accommodations.
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Enjoy meals made with fresh seafood and local ingredients.
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Facilities include outdoor baths, hot stone baths, and foot baths.
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Located near Lake Abashiri, famous for drift ice.
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Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is it possible to check in early or check out late?
Please contact the hotel for inquiries.
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Are there services in foreign languages? (If so, please provide the supported languages.)
English support available
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Do you have a luggage shipping service to the airport or train station?
Sorry, we don’t.
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Can I store my belongings after checkout?
Yes, you can. Please ask at the reception.
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Are there smoking areas?
Yes, there is a cigar room called Tsuboten on the first floor.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the hotel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available, though connection quality may vary depending on the room and other conditions.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 北天の丘 あばしり湖 鶴雅リゾート
- Postal Code
- 099-2421
- Address
- 159 Aza Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 0152-48-3211
- Check-in
- 3:00pm (2:00pm for rooms with open-air baths and special suites "Ama")
- Check-out
- 10:00am (11:00am for rooms with open-air baths and special suites "Ama")
- Accommodation Fee
- From 20,900yen per person for a two-person room (tax included, bath tax not included)
- Access
- About 15 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)