A Magical Christmas Evening at The Ball Otaru — Reservations Now Open for the 2025 Christmas Dinner Course

With just two months left in 2025, the holiday season is fast approaching. As city lights begin to sparkle and festive melodies fill the streets, excitement quietly builds in the air. Have you decided how you’ll spend this year’s Christmas?

At UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU, our in-house restaurant The Ball Otaru invites you to enjoy a Christmas dinner worthy of closing out the year in elegance. Spend a heartwarming evening with your loved ones in a romantic setting illuminated by the soft glow of century-old stained glass.

Summary

• The Ball Otaru 2025 Christmas Dinner Course
• Wine Pairing Option
• The Ball Otaru 2025 Christmas Dinner Overview
• Christmas Dinner with Stay Plan
• Abot THE BALL restaurant

The Ball Otaru 2025 Christmas Dinner Course

• High Tea Stand
  • Amuse-bouche
    • Two bite-size hors d’oeuvres(Duck rillettes with smoked flavor / Homemade smoked salmon quiche)
  • Appetizer – Seafood Plate
    • Scallops marinated in Japanese-style miso,
    • Herring marinade, and marinated lobster in herb oil,
    • served with mustard sauce and colorful garden vegetables.
  • Appetizer – Meat Plate
    • Slow-roasted Yezo venison from Yoichi with wasabi cream sauce
      
• Soup
  • Foie gras and porcini onion soup baked in pastry
    
• Fish Course
  • Herb-crusted Ezo abalone with Otaru white wine sauce,
  • tomato coulis, and grilled mushroom risotto
• Meat Course
  • Japanese Black Wagyu tenderloin steak with Madeira wine sauce,
  • served with dauphinoise potatoes and warm vegetables
• Dessert
  • Hotel’s Special Christmas Dessert
    
• Bread
  • Baguette from a long-established bakery in Otaru
    

※Coffee is included after the meal.
Other beverages are not included in the course.

This year’s Christmas dinner features an elegant upgrade to last year’s popular high-tea style appetizers. Amuse-bouche and assorted starters will be presented beautifully on a high tea stand, a signature presentation also beloved during breakfast service. The vibrant colors and inviting aromas create a refined, festive ambiance at your table.

The course lineup showcases dishes as visually delightful as they are flavorful. Highlights include a fragrant onion soup baked in pastry with foie gras and porcini mushrooms, and Ezo abalone coated in herb breadcrumbs served with Otaru white wine sauce — a true celebration of Hokkaido’s winter bounty.

Wine Pairing Option

To elevate your Christmas dining experience, this year we are introducing an exclusive wine pairing option. Our in-house wine advisor has carefully tasted and selected the perfect wines to complement each course. Featuring selections from distinguished wineries across Hokkaido, these pairings will add a touch of sparkle and depth to your festive evening.

Wine Pairing Menu

The pairing set includes four wines, beginning with a sparkling toast wine.

• Sparkling Wine for the Toast
• Domaine Bless “Yui” (Niki)
• Tada Vineyard Chardonnay (Kami-Furano)
• Hirakawa Winery “L’Esprit” (Yoichi)

Together with friends, loved ones, and family,
spend a heartwarming evening surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight and the snowy scenery beyond the stained glass.

Let this Christmas at The Ball Otaru be one to remember —
a night filled with warmth, beauty, and timeless memories.

The Ball Otaru 2025 Christmas Dinner Overview

• Dates
  • December 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun), 24 (Wed), and 25 (Thu), 2025
  • Two seatings available: 17:30 and 19:30
  • Please note that the restaurant will be closed on December 22 and 23.
• Venue
  • Restaurant The Ball Otaru (1F, UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU)
• Details
  • For menu and wine pairing information, please refer to the sections above.
• Price
  • Christmas Dinner Course: ¥13,000 per person (tax included)
  • Christmas Dinner Course with Wine Pairing (4 glasses): ¥17,000 per person (tax included)
• Reservations & Inquiries
  • Phone: 050-3628-1983

*Reservations are required. Please note that availability may be limited depending on booking status.
*Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
*Menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability.

Christmas Dinner with Stay Plan

• Plan Name
  • ☆ Christmas Special Dinner 2025 with High Tea Breakfast ☆
• Booking Period
  • October 27, 2025 (Mon) – Until 23:59, five days prior to check-in
• Stay Dates
  • December 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun), 24 (Wed), and 25 (Thu), 2025
• Plan Includes
  • High Tea–Style Breakfast
  • The Ball Otaru 2025 Christmas Dinner

*Reservations are required. Please note that availability may be limited depending on booking status.
*Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
*Menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability.

About The Ball Otaru

Located on the first floor of UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU,
The Ball Otaru is a romantic restaurant housed in a building with over 90 years of history.
Its original stained-glass windows, 3.7-meter-high ceiling, and warm, ambient lighting create a perfect harmony of classic charm and contemporary elegance.

Enjoy a memorable dinner in this enchanting atmosphere, where the soft glow of stained glass and candlelight sets the stage for an unforgettable evening.

Restaurant Information

• Location: 1F, UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU
• Opening Hours:
  • Lunch (Sat, Sun & Holidays): 11:30 – 15:00 (L.O. 14:00)
  • Dinner (Weekdays): 17:30 – 21:30 (L.O. 20:30)
  • Dinner (Sat, Sun & Holidays): 17:30 – 22:00 (L.O. 21:00)
• Closed: Monday & Tuesday (open on public holidays)
  Operating hours may vary by season. Please check the official hotel Instagram for the latest updates

Operating hours may vary by season. Please check the official hotel Instagram for the latest updates

UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU

Hotel Overview

• Name: UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU
  
• Address: 1-8-25 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
  
• Access: Approx. 35 minutes by JR Hakodate Line from Sapporo Station to Otaru Station,
  then a 10-minute walk to the hotel.

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