Dining Dome aoAn immersive dining experience in Hokkaido’s natural surroundings
Experience Hokkaido Through Dining
Dining Dome aoWith the sea right before you,
enjoy a special meal inside a transparent dome.
Whether stars twinkle above or snowflakes fall,
the views from inside the dome are exceptional.
For an anniversary with someone special or a memory of your trip,
discover a different way to spend time in Hokkaido.
Enjoy a special moment at Dining Dome ao.
Domes Right by the Sea in Otaru
By the SeaIn a dome equipped with a heater,
why not gather around a hot pot with family or friends?
We also offer a bring-your-own plan, a lamb shabu-shabu plan, an A5 wagyu sukiyaki plan and a crab shabu-shabu plan.
Discover a different side of the sea from summer,
with an experience unique to the colder months.
Enjoy a special moment here.
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Visitor Information
Information
- Season and Opening Hours
- 11:00–20:00 (last admission 17:00)
From October 12, 2026 - Session Length
- 3 hours
- Group Size
- 2–6 guests
- Adults / Children
- Adults: junior high school age and above / Children: elementary school age. Preschool children are free.
- Pets
- Pets are allowed inside the dome only.
- Parking
- 1 car per dome parks free for 3 hours. Each additional car costs 1,500 yen for 3 hours.
- Notes
- You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. You do not need to take your trash home.
Plans
PlansBring-Your-Own Plan
Adults 3,500 yen / Children 2,500 yen
Opening Promotion!
Adults 2,500 yen / Children 2,000 yen
The promotion ends once the maximum number of guests is reached.
Book early!
Discount period: October 12 to December 10, 2026
Regular prices apply outside this period
Bring your favorite food and drinks
for a hot pot meal unique to this setting.
In the distinctive setting of Dining Dome ao,
enjoy your meal your way.
What’s Included
- Gas stove (with 2 gas canisters)
- Hot pot (2-tier pot)
- Cooking utensils: ladle, slotted ladle, skimmer, cooking chopsticks (2 pairs), cutting board, knife and kitchen scissors
- Tableware for all guests: plates, chopsticks and hand towels
Broth, food and drinks are not included.
There is no sink, so please prepare your ingredients before arriving.
There is no charge for bringing your own food and drinks.
Plans with Food Included
CoursesStarter Set Plan
Adults 5,000 yen / Children 3,500 yen
Seat charge included
Broth and an assortment of vegetables are included, so there is no need for time-consuming preparation.
The essentials are provided, so bring your choice of meat, seafood, fish balls and other ingredients.
Plan Details
- Broth: bonito and kombu
- Dipping sauces: ponzu and sesame
- Vegetable assortment: Chinese cabbage, mizuna, carrot, long green onion, shiitake and enoki mushrooms
- Noodles to finish
Ingredients may change depending on availability.
Lamb Shabu-Shabu Plan
Adults 7,000 yen / Children 4,500 yen
Seat charge included
Lamb shabu-shabu in bonito and kombu broth. Finish with noodles in the broth, enriched with the flavor of the lamb.
Enjoy a hot pot meal with the flavors of Hokkaido.
Plan Details
- Broth: bonito and kombu
- Dipping sauces: ponzu and sesame
- Sliced lamb for shabu-shabu: 200g
(Children: 100g) - Vegetable assortment: Chinese cabbage, mizuna, carrot, long green onion, shiitake and enoki mushrooms
- Noodles to finish
Ingredients may change depending on availability.
Wagyu Sukiyaki Plan
Adults 10,000 yen / Children 6,000 yen
Seat charge included
In the special setting of the dome,
enjoy an indulgent meal of A5-grade wagyu sukiyaki.
Plan Details
- Sukiyaki sauce
- Raw egg (fertilized)
- Sliced A5 wagyu: 200g
(Children: 100g) - Vegetable assortment: Chinese cabbage, long green onion, carrot, chrysanthemum greens, enoki mushrooms, tofu and shirataki noodles
- Noodles to finish
Ingredients may change depending on availability.
Crab Shabu-Shabu Plan
Adults 20,000 yen / Children 10,500 yen
Seat charge included
An indulgent hot pot featuring king crab and snow crab, winter delicacies of Hokkaido.
An indulgent dining experience unique to Dining Dome ao.
Plan Details
- Broth: bonito and kombu
- Dipping sauces: ponzu and sesame
- About 400g of king crab (children: 200g)
- 5 snow crab legs (children: 3)
- Vegetable assortment: Chinese cabbage, mizuna, carrot, long green onion, shiitake and enoki mushrooms
- Noodles to finish
Ingredients may change depending on availability.
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Cancellation Fees
Cancellation
- Cancellations for personal reasons are subject to a fee: 50% the day before and 100% on the day.
- We cannot change your reservation time on the day of your visit. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please arrive on time. If you arrive late, your session will still end at the scheduled time (3 hours).
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Guidelines
Notes
- Smoking is not allowed here. If you wish to smoke, including e-cigarettes, please use the designated smoking area.
- We cannot accept any responsibility for problems arising from how ingredients are used or stored. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please note that we cannot accept any responsibility for the hygiene of food you bring in.
- You will be charged the full cost of any intentional damage to equipment or any stains.
- The facility accepts no responsibility for burns, injuries, incidents, accidents, theft, loss, etc.
- Guests are responsible for their own luggage and valuables.
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FAQ
Questions
Can I make a same-day reservation?
As we need time to prepare, please book by 21:00 the day before.
For same-day reservations, please call us to check.
Phone: +81-134-28-2333
Can I buy ingredients?
It may be possible, depending on what we have in stock.
Can I bring my own food?
You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
There is no sink, so please prepare your ingredients before arriving.
How long is each session?
Each session lasts 3 hours.
11:00–20:00 (last admission 17:00)
Can I bring a pet?
Yes, you can bring your pet.
Pets are not allowed inside the building.
Please be considerate of other guests.
What happens in heavy snow or strong winds?
We may cancel in the event of heavy snow or strong winds severe enough to warrant a weather warning.
Staff will contact you in advance if we cancel.
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Payment Methods
Payment
Payment is due on the day of your visit.
In addition to cash, you can pay with credit cards, electronic money and QR code payments.
Credit cards & e-money
QR code payments
Transit IC cards
Kitaca, Suica, PASMO, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
How to Get Here
Access〒048-2672
1-27-12 Shioya, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Phone: +81-134-28-2333
Parking available
(Free for the 1st car, paid for the 2nd)
For directions by car, train and bus, see the Access page
Book Dining Dome ao
ReservationFor same-day reservations, please call us to check.
Phone: +81-134-28-2333