A Special White Christmas for Two in Hokkaido: Holiday Stay Plans at UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO & OTARU
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO and UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU are pleased to announce the launch of exclusive Christmas stay plans, available for stays from December 1 (Tue) to December 25 (Fri), 2026, with sales starting on November 4 (Wed), 2026.
A Heartwarming White Christmas at Hokkaido’s Boutique Hotels
Rooted in the concept of “boutique hotels that invite guests into an immersive, extraordinary escape,” UNWIND HOTEL & BAR presents special Christmas stay plans across its two Hokkaido properties in Sapporo and Otaru, each uniquely interpreting “Julehygge”—the Nordic way of celebrating Christmas.
“Julehygge” combines “JUL” (Christmas) with “HYGGE,” the Danish concept describing a warm, cozy atmosphere born from meaningful connections. Embracing this spirit, our holiday plans invite you to unwind in the privacy of your guest room, spending cozy and intimate moments with someone special far from the crowds.
Whether settling into UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO—which blends the atmosphere of a secluded mountain lodge with the comforts of home in central Sapporo—or stepping into UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU, a revitalized historic gem reimagined with contemporary flair, immerse yourselves in an extraordinary boutique hotel stay and make heartwarming holiday memories together.
A Christmas Wrapped in the Warmth of Wood at UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
■ Decorate a Tree for Two: In-Room Christmas Dinner & Stay Plan
At UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO, we have created a stay plan designed around the Julehygge tradition of decorating a tree in a cozy room and savoring comforting food together. Inside guest rooms filled with the natural warmth of wood and decorated in a Nordic holiday aesthetic accented with snowy whites, you can trim your own Christmas tree, relax with a warm drink and a book, and enjoy a festive Christmas dinner delivered directly to your room at your preferred time.
The dinner features a 5-course meal inspired by traditional Nordic holiday celebrations. Begin with Rosolli, a colorful diced root vegetable salad with beets and carrots, followed by Denmark’s holiday classic Flæskesteg (roast pork), Fiskegratin layering salmon over mashed potatoes, and a comforting hearty beef stew pot pie baked in crisp, flaky pastry. To finish, enjoy Kladdkaka, a rich Swedish chocolate cake served with berries and cream, all in the comfort of your room.
Carefully prepared in the hotel kitchen, each dish can be warmed to perfection using the high-end toaster oven provided in every guest room, allowing you to enjoy everything piping hot. Watch your dishes warm, take in the delicious aromas filling the room, clink glasses, and share laughter—savoring every moment, from preparation to the final bite, as part of your special Christmas celebration.
【Dinner Menu】
- Rosolli (Diced Root Vegetable Salad) with Yogurt Dressing
- Fiskegratin (Salmon & Mashed Potato Gratin)
- Flæskesteg (Roast Pork)
- Beef Stew Pot Pie
- Kladdkaka (Swedish Chocolate Cake)
*Served with pain de campagne and sparkling wine (non-alcoholic option available).
【Stay Plan Overview】
- Plan Name: 【Christmas Decor & Dinner Plan】Heartwarming White Christmas & Dinner with Someone Special 〈Daily Soup Breakfast Included〉 *Double Room only
- Period: December 1 (Tue) – December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Rate: From 22,800 Yen per room (2 guests)
*Please set your desired stay date on or after December 1 (Tue) to check availability.
We also offer plans featuring only room decorations or only the Christmas dinner.
■ Room Decoration Stay Plan
【Stay Plan Overview】
- Plan Name: 【Christmas Decorated Room】Heartwarming White Christmas with Someone Special 〈Daily Soup Breakfast Included〉
- Period: December 1 (Tue) – December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Rate: From 15,800 Yen per room (2 guests)
- *Limited to Double Rooms only.
- *Dinner is not included in this plan.
*Please set your desired stay date on or after December 1 (Tue) to check availability.
■ Christmas Dinner Stay Plan
【Stay Plan Overview】
- Plan Name: 【Christmas Dinner Plan】Heartwarming Nordic Christmas Dinner with Someone Special 〈Daily Soup Breakfast Included〉
- Period: December 1 (Tue) – December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Rate: From 17,500 Yen per room (2 guests)
- *Room decoration and Christmas tree are not included in this plan.
*Please set your desired stay date on or after December 1 (Tue) to check availability.
A Christmas Wrapped in the Aroma of Evergreens at UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU
■ Craft Your Own Mini Tree with Fragrant Fresh Evergreens: Holiday Stay Plan
At UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU, we offer a stay plan where you can celebrate Julehygge by crafting your own cozy, hygge-inspired mini Christmas tree with someone special in your room. Bundle fresh cuttings of blue ice cypress, himuro cedar, and eucalyptus, and decorate your creation with dried Chinese tallow berries and delicate pinecones. Beyond the fun of crafting together, you can unwind surrounded by the refreshing natural evergreen aroma filling your room.
Pour your favorite wine into guest room wine glasses and take your time savoring it as you compare your personalized trees side by side or exchange them as holiday gifts. Your completed trees can be taken home: display them on your room’s doorknob or tabletop during your stay, and keep them at home to enjoy the lingering pine scent as a keepsake of your travels.
【Stay Plan Overview】
- Plan Name: 【Limited Time】Craft for Two: Forest-Scented Mini Tree Kit Plan 〈High-Tea Style Breakfast Included〉
- Period: December 1 (Tue) – December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Rate: From 17,000 Yen per room (2 guests)
- *Includes a kit to craft two mini trees (approx. 10–15 cm tall).
*Please set your desired stay date on or after December 1 to check availability.
Hygge Holiday Experiences for All Visitors
■ Limited-Edition Christmas Cocktails Available at Sapporo & Otaru
At Bar Ignis Sapporo on the 10th floor of UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO and Bar Ignis Otaru on the 1st floor of UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU, two seasonal Christmas cocktails and an exclusive late-night “Shime Parfait” (Otaru only) will be served from December 1 (Tue) to December 25 (Fri), 2026.
Left Image: 24 Windows (1,500 Yen, tax included) A drink reminiscent of classic holiday baked sweets. Savor the warm sweetness and toasted aroma of baked confections layered with festive spices, fruits, and nuts. As December arrives, count down the days to Christmas with the playful excitement of opening an advent calendar.
Right Image: Gløgg (1,100 Yen, tax included) An authentic rendition of Nordic mulled hot wine. Richly flavored with local Hokkaido linden (shinanoki) honey and herbal freshness, finished with hazelnuts, raisins, and almonds for added texture. Warm your body and soul here after a winter walk through Sapporo or Otaru.
Late-Night Parfait “Noël Blanc Parfait” *Bar Ignis Otaru Exclusive (1,700 Yen, tax included)
A pure white strawberry parfait inspired by Hokkaido’s snowy White Christmas. Tart-sweet strawberries and homemade scones are layered with cream made from local Hokkaido yogurt. Crisp white chocolate adds delightful texture, while a touch of lavender infuses a delicate floral fragrance. Wrap up your snowy evening stroll through Otaru with this sweet holiday indulgence.
Bar Ignis Sapporo | Hours: 18:30 – 23:30 (L.O. 23:00)
A top-floor bar defined by a roaring bonfire pit and an indoor fireplace. Out on the snowy rooftop terrace, gather around the crackling fire to stay warm and roast marshmallows, enjoying an outdoor winter lodge experience. Inside the cozy bar, relax in front of the fireplace surrounded by warm wood tones as holiday carols fill the air. Celebrate Christmas however you wish in this inviting space.
Bar Ignis Otaru | Hours: 19:30 – 23:30 (L.O. 23:00)
An open lobby bar highlighted by beautifully illuminated back shelving. Chat with bartenders at the counter, or sink into comfortable sofa seating to admire contemporary art displayed at UNWIND GALLERY. From December 1 to 25, a towering 3-meter Christmas tree will grace the high-ceilinged lobby. Take in the tree and cheerful Christmas songs as you enjoy this magical holiday season.
■ Savor a 3-Day Exclusive Christmas Dinner by Candlelight
*UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU exclusive
At The Ball Otaru, the restaurant inside UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU, we present a 3-day limited Christmas dinner celebrating French culinary techniques and Hokkaido produce served in high-tea style. Presented on our signature three-tiered high-tea stand—beloved from our morning service—appetizers include slow-roasted domestic duck loin, cold steamed Ezo abalone in white wine, and local Otaru cod brandade. For mains, savor dishes designed to showcase peak seasonal ingredients, such as steamed Hokkaido flounder and Hokkaido beef fillet steak with foie gras Rossini.
Surrounded by historic stained-glass windows dating back over 90 years and the snowscapes just beyond, dine amidst gentle candlelight and savor local culinary craft with someone special.
【Christmas Dinner Menu】
- High-Tea Tier:
- 【Amuse】 Otaru Cod Brandade & Gizzard Confit
- 【Entrée froide】 Cold Steamed Ezo Abalone in White Wine, Basil Accent, Four-Cheese Sauce & Garden Vegetable Medley
- 【Entrée chaude】 Slow-Roasted Domestic Duck Loin with House-Made Pickles & Orange Sauce
- Plated Courses:
- 【Soupe】 Hokkaido Mushroom Consommé Baked in Puff Pastry
- 【Poisson】 Steamed Hokkaido Flounder with Root Vegetable Noodles & Otaru Niagara Wine Saffron Sauce
- 【Viande】 Hokkaido Beef Fillet Steak & Foie Gras Rossini with Truffle Sauce & Warm Seasonal Vegetables
- 【Dessert】 Hotel Signature Christmas Dessert & Coffee
- 【Pain】 Baguette from a Historic Otaru Bakery
【Dinner Overview】*Available to non-staying guests.
- Course Name: 【2026 Christmas Dinner】Dec 23, 24 & 25 Limited High-Tea Style Special Course
- Dates: December 23 (Wed) – December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Seating Times (Reservations Required): 1st Seating (17:30 / 18:00) | 2nd Seating (19:30 / 20:00)
- Price: 14,000 Yen per person (tax included) | Wine Pairing (per person): Advance Reservation 4,000 Yen / Same-Day Order 5,000 Yen (tax included)
- Stay Plans:
- ☆ Christmas Special Dinner 2026 with High-Tea Style Breakfast ☆
- ☆ Christmas Special Dinner 2026 & 3 Wine Pairings with High-Tea Style Breakfast ☆
*Please select December 23, 24, or 25 as your check-in date to view available plans.
About UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO is a boutique hotel with a fresh concept: recreating the rustic charm of a mountain lodge right in the heart of urban Sapporo. By eliminating the typical inconveniences of remote lodges regarding transportation and dining, and providing stress-free hospitality with modern hotel standards, guests experience the pure appeal of a lodge—an extraordinary escape paired with the comfort of home.
<Property Overview>
- Property Name: UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
- Address: 5-289-111 Minami 8-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Access: A 4-minute walk from “Nakajima-Koen” Station on the Namboku Subway Line
About UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU
Originally built in 1931 as the “Former Etchuya Hotel”—Hokkaido’s very first hotel dedicated exclusively to international guests—this historic landmark holds a storied history. It served as a military officers’ club during World War II and was later requisitioned by the U.S. military. Designated as an Otaru City Historic Landmark and recognized among the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “33 Heritage Sites of Industrial Modernization,” this architectural treasure was revived over several years into an exquisite boutique hotel. While carefully preserving the building’s historic romance and Art Deco aesthetic, bold renovations infuse modern sensibilities throughout the space. Honoring the legacy of the past while creating an organic gathering place where locals and travelers connect, we invite you to experience a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel that transcends the ordinary classic stay.
<Property Overview>
- Property Name: UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU
- Address: 1-8-25 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031
- Access: Approx. 35 minutes from Sapporo Station to Otaru Station via the JR Hakodate Main Line, followed by a 10-minute walk from Otaru Station