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title: "Etchuya Ryokan, Otaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Etchuya Ryokan in Otaru: rated 8.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Ryokan · ★★★
# Etchuya Ryokan

Ironai 1-chome, Otaru, Japan

8.0 ·  Very good 197 reviews ·  #35 #35 of 44 in Otaru ·  8.8 Location score
## About Etchuya Ryokan

Etchuya Ryokan is a ryokan in Ironai 1-chome, Otaru, Japan. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 197 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 640 m from the centre of Otaru. The nearest airport, Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD), is 32 km away.

- **Type:** Ryokan

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Opened:** 1994

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 55

1-8-12Ironai,Otaru [etchuya-ryokan.com](http://www.etchuya-ryokan.com)

## How Etchuya Ryokan scores

Better rated than 17% of hotels in Otaru

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **8.8**
-   Public transport **8.1**

Otaru average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **95**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **21**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">小樽車站</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">500 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">73 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Otaru</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">640 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   市立小樽美術館70 m
-   市立小樽文学館70 m
-   Otaru Art Base120 m
-   日本銀行旧小樽支店金融資料館130 m
-   似鳥美術館140 m
-   小樽出抜小路210 m

## Etchuya Ryokan: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Etchuya Ryokan. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by ryokan. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the ryokan. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Each accommodation at Etchuya Ryokan is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the ryokan, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at ryokan are always available for your satisfaction. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from ryokan's self-service vending machines whenever you please. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Etchuya Ryokan. Unwind after your day by exploring the massage and find warmth and relaxation.

### Compare

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## Questions about Etchuya Ryokan

### How do guests rate Etchuya Ryokan?

Etchuya Ryokan has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 197 reviews, which is better than 17% of rated hotels in Otaru.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Etchuya Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Etchuya Ryokan?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Etchuya Ryokan from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD), is 32 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Etchuya Ryokan have?

Etchuya Ryokan has 12 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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