HAKODATE UminoKaze

I stayed here to visit Hakodate Racecourse. I stayed last year as well and it was excellent, so this was a repeat visit.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 drugstore nearby.In any case, there are very few Rooms, so it never feels crowded. The large public bath is also quiet. Since it is connected to the neighboring Takubokutei, you can also use Takubokutei’s large public bath and shop. (Guests staying at Takubokutei cannot use Kaikyo no Kaze.)The Room is simply spacious—comfortable even with the standard type.This time I chose a Room with a private bath, and that bath was outstanding: spacious with great Onsen water quality.Having two sinks was also very convenient. Even the tissue box was full-size like at home.The only disappointment was that both the Room window and 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 the 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—including several kinds of desserts—and I ate so much that I didn’t need lunch afterward.Meal times were scheduled in advance as well, so there was no crowding.Next year I’d like to stay again 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 isn’t very large, but you can also use the baths at the neighboring Takubokutei, which makes it a great overall experience.