Hiraiso Hot Spring | Ginrinsou Ryokan
A Historic Herring Mansion and Registered Cultural Property
Ginrinsou is a historic ryokan in a former herring magnate’s residence, overlooking Ishikari Bay and its own hot spring.
On Cape Hiraiso in Otaru, it was built in 1900 as the home of Yoichi magnate Inomata Yasunojo. Relocated here in 1938, the main building and Grill Ginrinsou were registered as Tangible Cultural Properties in 2023. Built by master carpenter Yoneyama Senzo from Echigo, the residence reflects Hokkaido’s herring-fishing prosperity.
The inn’s Hiraiso Hot Spring comes from its own source about 1,300 metres underground. Its waters are known for helping bathers stay warm. The open-air rock bath, about 330 square metres, overlooks Ishikari Bay, with sea breezes, seabirds and distant ship horns. Sunrise over the bay is another highlight.
One of Hokkaido’s few surviving herring mansions offering accommodation, Ginrinsou combines regional history, traditional architecture and hot spring bathing. A stay here offers a rare chance to experience Hokkaido’s herring heritage. A legacy lives on here.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Nearest airports
Hot spring information
- Spring quality/Indications (for bathing)
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Chloride springs
Cuts, peripheral circulatory failure, cold constitution, depression, dry skin
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒047-0156
- Address
- 北海道小樽市桜1丁目1
- Telephone Number
- 0134-54-7010
- Car Park
- 30 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 5 minutes from JR Otaruchikko Station
●By car: About 10 minutes from Sasson Expwy Asari IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
