{"id":36,"date":"2026-04-14T15:10:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/?p=36"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:10:20","slug":"dormy-inn-otaru-breakfast-hokkaido-seafood-bowl-buffet-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/?p=36","title":{"rendered":"Dormy Inn Otaru Breakfast: Hokkaido Seafood Bowl &amp; Buffet Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4EAD6177-F500-4A86-AD3C-B94B73FB16452026-02-17_07-11-54_024-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"View of Mt.Tengu from the breakfast restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4EAD6177-F500-4A86-AD3C-B94B73FB16452026-02-17_07-11-54_024-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4EAD6177-F500-4A86-AD3C-B94B73FB16452026-02-17_07-11-54_024-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4EAD6177-F500-4A86-AD3C-B94B73FB16452026-02-17_07-11-54_024-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4EAD6177-F500-4A86-AD3C-B94B73FB16452026-02-17_07-11-54_024-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4EAD6177-F500-4A86-AD3C-B94B73FB16452026-02-17_07-11-54_024-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed at Dormy Inn Otaru and had breakfast the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dormy Inn Otaru breakfast is one of the most popular features of this hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is known for its Hokkaido-style buffet, including fresh seafood and local dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I arrived about 5 minutes before opening to avoid the crowd, and there was already a small line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Dormy Inn Otaru Breakfast Buffet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B5BDE081-29C7-40EB-859A-67287BB977452026-02-17_06-32-59_951-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood bowl Otaru breakfast\" class=\"wp-image-40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B5BDE081-29C7-40EB-859A-67287BB977452026-02-17_06-32-59_951-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B5BDE081-29C7-40EB-859A-67287BB977452026-02-17_06-32-59_951-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B5BDE081-29C7-40EB-859A-67287BB977452026-02-17_06-32-59_951-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B5BDE081-29C7-40EB-859A-67287BB977452026-02-17_06-32-59_951-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niseko-travel-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/B5BDE081-29C7-40EB-859A-67287BB977452026-02-17_06-32-59_951-1.jpg 1923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The breakfast buffet offers a variety of Hokkaido dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a seafood bowl with different toppings and a warm fish cake soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t believe the all-you-can-eat salmon roe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything was fresh and perfect for starting the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant also has a nice view of Mount Tengu, which made the experience even more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Experience<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I felt completely full after breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some reason, I can always eat more than usual when I travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is a great time to visit, as hotel prices are often lower than in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This breakfast is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy a local Hokkaido-style meal in Otaru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I stayed at Dormy Inn Otaru and had breakfast the next morning. 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