HAKODATE UminoKaze

I stayed here to visit Hakodate Racecourse. I stayed last year as well and it was so good that I came back again.Among the major Hotels in Yunokawa Onsen, this one seems to be the closest to the racecourse. It’s about a 15-minute walk, and there’s also a streetcar, so it’s convenient for getting into the city.There are also a convenience store, COOP supermarket, and a drugstore nearby.In any case, there are few Rooms, so it never feels crowded. The large public bath is also quiet. The property is connected to Takubokutei, so you can use Takubokutei’s large public bath and shop as well. (Guests staying at Takubokutei cannot use Kaikyo no Kaze.)The Room is simply spacious. Even the standard type feels very comfortable.This time I chose a Room with a private bath, and the bath in this Room was excellent—spacious with great water quality.Having two sinks was also convenient. Even the tissue box was full-size like at home.The only disappointing point was that both the Room window and even the bathroom window were dirty, so I couldn’t clearly enjoy the view through them.Since I was on a high floor, cleaning the windows may be difficult, but I had been looking forward to “a panoramic view of Tsugaru Strait,” so it fell slightly short of expectations.This time I booked a Plan with dinner and breakfast included, and both meals were truly excellent. There were plenty of Hokkaido ingredients with lots of variety on the menu, plus several kinds of desserts—I ate so much that I didn’t need lunch.Meal times were scheduled in advance as well, so there was no crowding.Next year I’d like to stay here with my daughter—the three of us together.Also starting next year my son is scheduled to be transferred to Sapporo, so I’d like to recommend it to him too.

The staff were very kind, and even though we were traveling with children, we had no problems during our stay. The Strait Breeze bath itself is not very large, but you can also use the baths at the neighboring Takubokutei, which makes it a great overall experience.