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The hotel is located at Utoro Nishi 5, Shari, Japan, but specific distances to landmarks are not provided.

Iruka Hotel in Shari, Japan

What guests think

At Iruka Hotel, travelers highlight superb sea and harbor views, friendly owner-run hospitality, and practical self-catering with a shared kitchen and lounge, alongside generally clean, comfortable rooms and a quiet, edge-of-town setting near Shiretoko sights.

Some rooms are small and minimalist, while others are more spacious or recently refreshed. Many guests recommend having a car, and there is no on-site dining, so self-catering or driving to nearby restaurants is common, with options fewer later at night. A simple, scenic base for independent travelers.

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Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Many reviews appreciate the shared kitchen and a comfortable common lounge for self-catering and relaxing. Facilities are simple but practical.

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Claudia

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Paul-Eric

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel génial ! Vue magnifique, salon commun très agréable, belles chambres. Le personnel est adorable plein de petites attentions.

10

Steve

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Kenson

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

Carrie

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

NORIMUNE

Jul 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

共同サウンジが使える。

10

ATSUSHI

Jul 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

部屋から海が見られて、凄く楽しめる。キッチンも使えて、自炊も楽しめる。ラウンジもあるので、仲間で泊まりにくると、より楽しめる。

10

Miyuki

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nous avons la vie magnifique par notre fenêtre ! On peut utiliser la cuisine et la salle commune pour manger, boire, discuter, etc. J’adore le concept de ce lieu. Je recommande fortement 😊

8

yung tai wlsi

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

自駕遊比較方便，民宿周圍只有7仔，但自己可以準備食物作早餐及晚餐，這裏可以自己煮食，非常方便

8

TAKAHARU

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

滞在中は快適に過ごせました。2泊しましたが、ホテルの方も親切で気さくに話をする事ができました。ただ、食事の提供がなく、食事する場所も限られていて少し不便でした。自炊ができるので上手く食材が調達できればコストダウンできて楽しくやれます。因みに2泊とも食材を買って来て食事しました。出来るだけ簡単にできるものをチョイスして。良かったです。

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the rooms as clean, with some noting renovated interiors.

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Mayumi

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

清潔なお部屋　また利用します

10

Kenson

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

megumi

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet

10

Carrie

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

YURIKO

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

外観は古いかなとも思いましたが、室内はリニューアルされていて、畳にシングルベッドが２つおいてあり、清潔で過ごしやすかったです。ホテルへの入り口が分かりにくいなと思いました。

10

Naomi

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

お部屋がとても綺麗でした。窓の目の前にはオホーツク海。

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Rooms

Sea-facing views are a highlight. Room size varies from very small to spacious, and some rooms appear recently renovated.

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Nicolo'

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with sea view , good position, room with a lot of space

8

Claudia

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

MIKIKO

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

窓から見える海の眺めがよかった

10

Carrie

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Hirotaka

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

市街地から徒歩で15分ほどの距離ですが、車で移動していれば問題ありません。部屋も広くて良かったです。

8

Clarence Kwang Hse

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Small, but reasonable price with great seaview.

10

Shinya

Sep 15, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

窓からの景色が素敵でした

8

YURIKO

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

外観は古いかなとも思いましたが、室内はリニューアルされていて、畳にシングルベッドが２つおいてあり、清潔で過ごしやすかったです。ホテルへの入り口が分かりにくいなと思いました。

10

Naomi

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

お部屋がとても綺麗でした。窓の目の前にはオホーツク海。

6

MICHEL

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

C'est vraiment un hôtel minimaliste : la chambre est minuscule, la salle de bains microscopique, l'équipement réduit à la plus simple expression. Vraiment cher pour ce que c'est.

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Service

Owners are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with personalized local tips and assistance. One review noted limited help at check-in regarding luggage.

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Claudia

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Yuh Yiing

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property owner was very helpful and friendly. She shared about dining options nearby and various tours avaliable during our stay

10

keith

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

Steve

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Kenson

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

Carrie

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Nicholas

Oct 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

My partner and I planned on camping and the campsites had closed for the season, so we went looking for options. This hotel was great! We ended up staying an additional night here, and plan to incorporate it into trips to the area in the future. The family that ran the hotel were wonderful and patient with the language barrier at times. We hope to stay again!

6

Boon Hua

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff did not bother to share about the more convenient way to move luggage to room during checking in. Generally not helpful.

8

Daisy

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

TAKAHARU

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

滞在中は快適に過ごせました。2泊しましたが、ホテルの方も親切で気さくに話をする事ができました。ただ、食事の提供がなく、食事する場所も限られていて少し不便でした。自炊ができるので上手く食材が調達できればコストダウンできて楽しくやれます。因みに2泊とも食材を買って来て食事しました。出来るだけ簡単にできるものをチョイスして。良かったです。

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Location

Scenic seaside setting on the edge of town with harbor views and a quiet atmosphere. Several guests recommend having a car, and access to town is a short drive or a longer walk.

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Claudia

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

keith

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

Steve

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Kenson

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms. Great central location for Shiretoko area. Lots of parking and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

Carrie

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

??

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

ロケーションが最高です！

10

Hirotaka

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

市街地から徒歩で15分ほどの距離ですが、車で移動していれば問題ありません。部屋も広くて良かったです。

8

BONGJOON

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

찾아 가기 좀 힘드니 어둡기 전에 도착하세요. 조용한 바닷가, 고래가 보일듯한 해변가에 있어요. 저녁식사는 자동차로 조금 가면 되는대 오후 9:00 이후에는 편의점에서 선택 해야 할 듯

10

PUAY GEE

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

eiichi

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

今回安く利用できました。周辺の観光にも便利な立地でよかったです。

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Dining

There is no on-site meal service; guests commonly use the shared kitchen. Nearby dining can be limited, especially late, though staff offer suggestions.

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延久

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

食事の有無の設定が欲しかった。

8

Claudia

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Yuh Yiing

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property owner was very helpful and friendly. She shared about dining options nearby and various tours avaliable during our stay

10

Steve

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Carrie

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

ATSUSHI

Jul 27, 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

部屋から海が見られて、凄く楽しめる。キッチンも使えて、自炊も楽しめる。ラウンジもあるので、仲間で泊まりにくると、より楽しめる。

10

Miyuki

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nous avons la vie magnifique par notre fenêtre ! On peut utiliser la cuisine et la salle commune pour manger, boire, discuter, etc. J’adore le concept de ce lieu. Je recommande fortement 😊

8

yung tai wlsi

Jul 25, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

自駕遊比較方便，民宿周圍只有7仔，但自己可以準備食物作早餐及晚餐，這裏可以自己煮食，非常方便

8

BONGJOON

Sep 8, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

찾아 가기 좀 힘드니 어둡기 전에 도착하세요. 조용한 바닷가, 고래가 보일듯한 해변가에 있어요. 저녁식사는 자동차로 조금 가면 되는대 오후 9:00 이후에는 편의점에서 선택 해야 할 듯

8

TAKAHARU

Jun 15, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

滞在中は快適に過ごせました。2泊しましたが、ホテルの方も親切で気さくに話をする事ができました。ただ、食事の提供がなく、食事する場所も限られていて少し不便でした。自炊ができるので上手く食材が調達できればコストダウンできて楽しくやれます。因みに2泊とも食材を買って来て食事しました。出来るだけ簡単にできるものをチョイスして。良かったです。

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Iruka Hotel

About this property

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Room options

Standard Single Room

1 Bedroom Standard Apartment

Japanese Style Superior Room (Sea View)

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Single Room Main Building

Standard Western Style Single Room

Twin Room

Standard Room

Japanese Style Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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