Otaki Seminar House
This facility is closed as of April 30, 2023.
The Otaki Seminar House is a residential training facility established for students and faculty members of national universities and technical colleges in Hokkaido. It was made to promote mutual exchange and friendship and to enhance education by facilitating student curricular and extracurricular activities. The Otaki area of Date adjoins Shikotsu-Toya National Park and has a quiet environment blessed with an abundance of nature in all seasons. The facility is ideal for seminars, study circles and other training programs.
The Otaki Seminar House can be used by students and faculty members of national universities and technical colleges in Hokkaido and by other people deemed appropriate. It is generally used for groups of four or more people who have made training plans for their stay. Please note that the maximum period of stay is 5 days (4 nights).
Please submit an application for permission to use the Otaki Seminar House at window no. 3 of the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education at least 20 days before the first day of use after making an initial reservation by phone. Confirmation will be given closer to the date of use.
Send your inquiries to the Student Support Division of our Academic Affairs Department by calling them at 011-706-7469.
Otaki Seminar House Usage Fees
| Item | Fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | Breakfast | Per meal per person | ¥620 |
| Lunch | Per meal per person | ¥620 | |
| Dinner | Per meal per person | ¥1,130 | |
1. Accommodation charges
For users other than faculty members and students of national universities and technical colleges:
| Period of stay | Summer | Winter | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 night | ¥280 | ¥330 | Per person |
| Misc. fees | ¥150 | ¥150 | Per person |
2. Training room usage fees
For users other than faculty members and students of national universities and technical colleges:
| Period of stay | Summer | Winter | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large training room | ¥830 | ¥1,110 | Per hour per group |
| Medium training room | ¥230 | ¥340 | Per hour per group |
| Small training room | ¥140 | ¥220 | Per hour per group |
| Dining hall | ¥720 | ¥990 | Per hour per group |
| (Dining hall A) | ¥250 | ¥330 | Per hour per group |
| (Dining hall B) | ¥250 | ¥330 | Per hour per group |
| (Dining hall C) | ¥250 | ¥330 | Per hour per group |
3. Usage fees for the grounds and the gymnasium
For users other than faculty members and students of national universities and technical colleges:
| Facility | Summer | Winter | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grounds | ¥60 | N/A | Per hour per group |
| Gymnasium | ¥3,570 | ¥5,020 | Per hour per group |
Capacity: 100 people
Site area: 23,788 m2
Building area: 2,239 m2
| Room | Area | Capacity | Lodges | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large training room | 143 m2 | 100 people | – | – |
| Medium training room | 59 m2 | 24 people | 16 people | Japanese style room |
| Small training room | 35 m2 | 16 people | 12 people | Japanese style room |
| Accommodation room | 18 m2 | – | 8 people | Bunk beds |
| Japanese style room | 11 m2 | – | 4 people | – |
| Dining hall | 142 m2 | 100 people | – | – |
| Lobby | 118 m2 | – | – | – |
| Hall | 31 m2 | – | – | – |
| Large bathroom | 46 m2 | – | – | Hot spring bath |
| Small bathroom | 32 m2 | – | – | Hot spring bath |
| Gymnasium | 860m2 | Facilities: one basketball court, volleyball courts (2 for six-a-side and 1 for nine-a-side), badminton courts (4), table tennis tables (4) | ||
Equipment available
| Bicycles | 19 | Go, Japanese chess, mah-jong and other games | Available |
| Baseball/softball equipment | 1 set | Slide projector | 1 |
| Volleyballs | Available | Overhead projector (OHP) | 2 |
| Soccer balls (and goals) | Available | Video projector | 1 |
| Tennis equipment | Available | PC projector | 1 |
| Badminton sets | Available | Washing machine | 1 |
| Basketballs | Available | Dryer | 1 |
| Table tennis equipment | Available | Wireless microphone system (with two microphones) | 1 |
If using public transportation, it is recommended that you confirm your departure/arrival time and other details with your transportation service provider(s) since the number of services to and from the house are limited.
By JR train:
Sapporo → Date Monbetsu. Then transfer to a bus.
By bus:
Date → Hokkaido University Seminar House (bound for Otaki or Kimobetsu).
Note: the Donan Bus Date Branch can be contacted at 0142-23-7413.
By car:
Approx. 2 hours (100km) from Sapporo via Nakayama Pass/Kimobetsu.
