Yunokawa Onsen Warai Hakodateya

Since we didn’t rent a car this time, we traveled by bus from Hakodate Station, but it was only a 3-minute walk from Tropical Botanical Garden-mae, so it wasn’t inconvenient at all. A friend said the interior and the Room were far better than you’d ever imagine from the exterior. I believe I made a Reservation for the cheapest Room type, but to my surprise we were upgraded to what seemed like one of the best Rooms. It was a wonderful, spacious Room with a very comfortable sofa where we could truly relax. If I have the chance to visit again, I’d like to make a Reservation for the best Type A Room.I was looking forward to enjoying sparkling wine in the lounge, Hakodate milk soft-serve ice cream, and Misuzu Coffee—and they even had watermelon as well, which made me really happy. The soft-serve was unbelievably delicious. I don’t usually drink coffee, but Misuzu Coffee is so good that I decided to have it while in Hakodate. Being able to enjoy it as many times as you like until 10:00 p.m. is much appreciated—though my friend mentioned that in the morning there was only Misuzu Coffee.The bath is available even late at night, which is also very helpful. Even if you fall asleep after dinner and drinks, it’s great to be able to wake up and take a bath during the night.Dinner was an omakase sushi course that included fugu tatsuta-age; between the tuna selections and seasonal sushi, everything was satisfying and enjoyable. Breakfast was a buffet with plenty of options—I especially loved the soup curry.Overall, I think this is an excellent Accommodation with courteous front desk staff and a very positive impression.Just one thing: many Hotels these days provide deodorizing sprays, but I’m sensitive to fragrances—so I would prefer not having them in the Room or used during bed-making.

About 10 days ago, I stayed here on a business trip and told my family after returning home that it was a wonderful Accommodation. They said they wanted to go too, so we quickly made a weekend Reservation and visited. Although we came from Tokyo, if you wake up a bit early, Hakodate is just a quick flight away. We did some sightseeing in the morning and then checked in. Right away, we enjoyed as much of the recommended authentic soft-serve ice cream as we wanted in the lounge. The Onsen and breakfast made for such an enjoyable stay that time flew by. The size of the property feels just right, and it’s especially recommended for anyone who wants to relax at an unhurried pace. We would love to stay again.