On this day, I stayed at the Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisa-tei in Yunokawa Onsen, Hakodate. It is a large hotel with a location that overlooks the Tsugaru Strait. I enjoyed a buffet-style dinner and breakfast, so I could eat whatever I liked and then relax in the hot springs early and recharge for the night. Overall, the food was not outstandingly delicious, but there were no disappointments. The grilled meat and vegetables from the live kitchen at dinner, and the unlimited salmon for breakfast were particularly tasty. The facilities have been renovated and are clean, despite the hotel being old. However, the large communal bath was quite old, and I thought it would be even better if it were renovated, considering the great location with a view of the sea. Even though there is a room with an outdoor bath, I still prefer a spacious communal bath. Nevertheless, it was a satisfying and cost-effective stay. I usually choose hotels near the station for business trips, but considering that the accommodation cost is not significantly different, this option may also be suitable. Overall, the hotel is mainly for families and groups on sightseeing trips, but I believe it is also suitable for business use.

The accommodation for this trip was the "Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisa-tei". The breakfast and dinner buffet was great. I didn't have high expectations for a buffet at a hot spring hotel, but this one was really good. As a measure against infection, everything is individually portioned and served in small dishes, except for soups. With everything in bite-sized portions, you can try a wide variety of dishes without overeating. The dishes served for breakfast and dinner vary, but it seems like they put a lot of effort into seafood. For dinner, they have sushi, and for breakfast, you can make your own seafood bowl. Just one seafood bowl is quite filling, with a small amount of rice and plenty of seafood! It's difficult to evaluate based on the accommodation alone, but I would visit again just for this buffet. I will definitely come back to stay here.

It's been many years since my last visit! This time, I came to Hakodate for a children's competition! It's been over 15 years since I last visited, so I was surprised when I entered the hotel! It has been renovated a lot and I was impressed. The hot spring remained the same. There was a mirror that was cracked, which was a bit scary, but I really love the hot spring! It's a bit salty, but the food is delicious, and it was fantastic. Dinner had a wide variety of dishes, including Genghis Khan and delicious sashimi. The scallops were not very big, but I liked them with butter soy sauce. Maybe because of the pandemic, each dish was served separately, making it easy to take and providing a sense of security. The tongs were disinfected with alcohol every 30 minutes, which was also a good point! The salt ramen was light and easy to eat. The soft serve ice cream was incredibly rich and delicious! I wonder if they use Hakodate milk? For breakfast, it wasn't ikura but masu no ko, and it was so delicious that I ended up eating a lot and even asked for more rice. I would love to stay here again in November!

Breakfast was at the second floor restaurant "Nagisa" with a buffet style. You could go between 7:00 and 9:30 at your preferred time. On a Friday morning around 7:30, there were about 5 groups of guests before us and 15 groups after us. It was still quiet and empty, maybe because people hadn't returned yet or because it was a weekday. We were assigned a table to sit at, which was convenient for getting food. The spacing between the tables, the food intervals, and the walkways were all spacious and comfortable. About half of the dishes were beautifully presented in small bowls, making it easy to pick up. Warm egg dishes and sausages were available in cooking appliances. I chose the multigrain rice and was pondering over the various small dishes. Even though I usually don't eat much at buffets, the variety of dishes made me want to try everything. I even indulged in some desserts with my mother. My favorite was the "Buri Burger", a mini burger with a mini buri cutlet. It's like a Filet-O-Fish burger, but with buri instead of salmon. It was small but delicious, with tartar and ketchup flavors perfectly balanced. I recommend trying it. We spent about 30 minutes at breakfast and then leisurely returned to our room to check out. We had reserved a room with a view of Hakodate Mountain, an open-air bath, and a meal plan including a creative course dinner in a Japanese-style room. The room was on the 10th floor with a great view of Hakodate Mountain and the velodrome. The bath had a separate washing area and a small open-air bath with hot spring water. I enjoyed the morning bath with a beautiful view. The bed had a comfortable low-density mattress, which made for a good night's sleep. Overall, we were satisfied with the food, room, and hot spring at this hotel. We spent 18 hours there and paid a total of 44,530 yen for two people. Starting in November, they have a new travel style that offers discounts on stays, so it's worth checking out.

Departing from Sapporo at 10:42 and arriving in Hakodate at 14:27 on the limited express train Hokuto No. 10, I enjoyed a bento box and beer on the train before reaching Hakodate. Hakodate Station is compact yet spacious, designed to be elderly-friendly with no need for stairs up and down after getting off the train. It's my favorite station due to its open layout. I wonder if this design is possible because it's the terminal station? Traveling with my elderly mother, we took a taxi from the station to Yunokawa for around 2000 yen. After checking into the hotel and dropping off our luggage in the room, we headed to the large communal bath. There is no designated time for men and women to switch, and the women's bath is located on the second floor. The bath area includes a regular bath, washing area, and open-air bath, all with a view of the sandy beach. Despite the cloudy weather, I could see Oma in Aomori Prefecture on the left side. The washing area had a unique feature - instead of a mirror, it had a view of the sea! I've never seen a washing area like this before, it was fantastic! The hot spring water was slightly salty, slightly thick, and transparent in color, leaving the skin smooth. After bathing, we explored the first floor. The hotel has a small shop and two lounge spaces - one for reading books and enjoying coffee, and the other overlooking the sea behind the front desk. The room provided yukatas, with a selection of patterns for those who prefer them. In the sea-facing lounge, welcome drinks were served from 15:00 to 19:00. I had sparkling wine, while my mother had white grape juice, and we toasted to a relaxing time. Unfortunately, the sky was overcast, but it must be beautiful under a clear blue sky. For dinner, we chose the "Japanese private dining" option out of the three available - buffet, Japanese, and teppanyaki. We were the first to start at 17:30, followed by another group at 18:00. It seemed like more people chose the buffet option. We started with Sapporo Classic beer and orange juice, toasting to a lovely evening. The menu included various dishes, all delicious and served at the perfect pace. We also added a decanter of red wine during the meal. It took about an hour and a half to finish the meal. Back in the room, I caught my favorite TV show "Prebatto." I'll cover the room and breakfast in the next review.

I had made a reservation at Nagisa-tei at the end of the year, and since then I have been enjoying hot springs near my place every month at a discounted rate. When I went to Yunokawa, I had never seen the monkeys at the botanical garden, but this time I went a little early and saw them. Surprisingly, they were quite popular because they were fun and cute. When I clapped my hands, they wanted food, but when I threw it to them, they just picked it up and threw it away. The hot springs seemed to feel good for the monkeys too, so now it's our turn to enjoy the hot springs. As expected, check-in took a long time everywhere. The room was like a twin hotel room, with a simple and minimalistic feel. I made my own welcome drink on the first floor. I tried the sauna in the hot springs, which was at a moderate temperature, and lay down while looking at the sea. For dinner, the buffet was popular, especially the roast beef and sushi served on the spot. The limited apple pie was quickly gone. There were also various cakes. I enjoyed the salads and appetizers. It was a relaxing experience, but I think my impression would have been different if it had been very crowded. For breakfast, there was a wide variety of bread, including squid ink bread. They also had Hakodate milk and yogurt. I had a great time.

I stayed one night at Nagisatei with my mother using the Goto Campaign in my local area. For dinner, we enjoyed a delicious course meal made with seasonal ingredients in a semi-private room. The dishes were not only tasty but also beautifully presented, allowing us to leisurely savor our dinner. For breakfast, there was a wide variety of freshly baked bread and a rich selection of seafood. I was able to create my favorite seafood bowl with unlimited amounts of salmon roe. The breakfast spread was so delicious that I felt like I couldn't eat enough!

The hotel is located by the sea with a fantastic view, and the interior offers a relaxing atmosphere with a full view of the ocean. I visited for the morning buffet, which had a wide variety of seafood and a great selection of bread. While the Western food options felt a bit limited, there were plenty of Japanese dishes to choose from, making the overall satisfaction level very high.

In September, my husband seemed to be upset when I wrote a review of our one-night trip as "a business hotel with a hot spring attached." So this time, he splurged and booked a room with an outdoor bath. It's my first luxury experience in over half a century of life (laughs). We arrived in Oshamanbe, had lunch, and headed straight to Yunokawa. We arrived around 2 pm, and there was a line of cars in front of the main entrance. I tried to check in first, but they were following a first-come, first-served system to avoid crowding at the front desk, so I was asked to wait in the lobby. As I walked further in, what jumped into my eyes was... the sea! The Tsugaru Strait can be seen from the panoramic glass windows. Sitting on the sofa by the window, I gazed at the crashing waves and thought, "I can wait here forever..." in a dreamy state. Eventually, my husband joined me, and time seemed to pass in a surreal way, but we were probably called for check-in after about 10 minutes. When we entered the room, the sea welcomed us again! I won't review the food since this is a food blog, but just the view alone made me feel like it was worth coming here (*'ω'*) The meals were included in the dinner and breakfast buffet plan. The venue was the same for both. I was impressed with the individual servings to avoid using tongs as much as possible. They were careful about infection prevention, changing tongs every 30 minutes. The dinner had a wide variety of dishes, and I indulged in the delicious grilled snow crab and even had seconds. My husband put grilled snow crab in his ramen. He was very satisfied, saying, "It's not often you get such a luxurious ramen!" I headed to the sushi corner. They made the requested sushi right there. The hand-rolled sushi was fun, but the sushi rice was a bit too sweet for my taste. Still, the small portions allowed me to try a variety of dishes, which I enjoyed. The steak was freshly grilled. When I went for seconds, I noticed the words "beef fat-injected meat," which was a bit disappointing, but it's a buffet, so that's to be expected. Surprisingly, the marinated squid was delicious. Its crispy texture and lightly seasoned taste went well with alcohol. Alcohol was at an extra charge, so I used the "Regional Common Coupon" from GOTO to order. Lastly, the desserts. I tried many types of cakes, but overall, they were too sweet. The cheesecake and blueberry cake were easy to eat. The homemade chocolate tart was rich and smooth. Although the base was more like pie crust than tart, it was less sweet than the other cakes, which I appreciated. The breakfast the next day included a mini seafood bowl made with sashimi. The small-sized salmon roe was enjoyable, but the squid was missing, and the salmon was slightly freezer-burned, which was disappointing. The freshly baked bread corner was irresistible, and I ended up with a full stomach in the morning (laughs). Overall, the meals were served in small portions, which was great for someone like me who wanted to try various dishes. The flavors were refined and easy to eat, and I was generally satisfied. The view from the room's outdoor bath was truly breathtaking!! During the day, you can see the Tsugaru Strait right in front of you, with Mount Hakodate nearby and the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori faintly visible in the distance. At night, the squid fishing boat's fishing lights, visible from July to December every year, were very impressive. It felt like being in a fantastic paradise (*´▽｀*) The room seemed to have been renovated and was clean. Seagulls flew nearby, and you could see airplanes taking off from Hakodate Airport. Although I initially questioned being on the 3rd floor in a deluxe room, I was satisfied after using the outdoor bath. The perfect eye level allowed for a wide view of the sea! The hot water seemed to be natural spring water, but due to the current situation, the disinfectant smell was a bit strong. It's unfortunate, but it can't be helped, and it may provide peace of mind. Still, being able to bathe anytime was truly a luxury.

The rooms with baths were not available, so we stayed in a room facing the city with tatami mats and a bed, a mix of Japanese and Western style. We had dinner at a Japanese restaurant, which was just the right amount of food for us. Since I can't eat crab, there wasn't a standout main dish for me. The regular rooms are far from the baths, and it's inconvenient to take the elevator to get there. There are many public spaces on the first floor where you can relax, but I'm not sure what they are for. The baths are old overall, but the hot spring water is very salty and effective, making it truly delicious. You can soak until 10 in the morning, and it leaves your skin smooth.

I stayed at Nagatei in Hakodate! Both dinner and breakfast are buffet style, with a variety of small dishes prepared so that people like me who want to try everything are happy. Well, as planned, I ended up taking and eating too much, haha. Unfortunately, there are no carbonated drinks in the free drink section. Alcohol can be ordered separately! I will also write a little about the accommodation. When we arrived at the hotel, the staff ran to greet us. We unloaded our luggage and left the car as it was, and the staff quickly came to pick up our luggage. We were then guided to the lobby, where we were served a welcome drink of sparkling wine and muscat juice. After a short wait, we went to the counter and the staff came to us instead of us going to them for check-in, and then we were escorted to our room. The room was small but had an open-air bath with a view of the sea. It was quite nice! My family went for a massage (30-minute course for 3,700 yen). It was done by a woman in her 40s who works alone, so it's essential to make a reservation by phone. They said it was very strong and almost painful... The purchases at the shop and the massage are settled together with the accommodation fee. During the holiday period, the rates with breakfast included were 24,840 yen per person for 3 people, and 30,240 yen per person for 2 people with an additional 5,400 yen for dinner.

I stayed at this hotel during my trip to Hakodate, and it was truly amazing. The dinner buffet was great, but the breakfast was also really good. The variety of dishes was impressive, and the view outside was fantastic. It had a different feel from the night, and it was really nice. I ended up overeating because the dinner from the night before was so delicious. It was truly the best hotel.

I used this place about 2 years ago and it was really good, so I decided to stay here again this time. Last time, it was before the renovation, but this time the hotel interior and restaurant were really nice. After checking in and being shown to my room, I relaxed and around 6pm, I went to the restaurant for dinner. The restaurant was beautiful, with a great atmosphere and the food was amazing. It was the best buffet with a variety of ingredients and an impressive live kitchen. There were also various original drinks from Nagisa-tei, and I tried the red wine decanter which was delicious.

The accommodation for our Hakodate trip was located in the Yunokawa Onsen area. Our room was a traditional Japanese-style room with a new interior but an old-fashioned layout. The breakfast buffet had a decent variety of options. The large communal bath was spacious with separate washing areas. From the outdoor bath, we could see the sea in front of us and Aomori Prefecture on the other side. Although the spring quality wasn't to my liking, there were hot springs with high temperatures to enjoy. With the price of just over 10,000 yen including the hot spring and breakfast buffet, it felt like a great deal. I would recommend staying here when visiting Yunokawa Onsen.

On the 7th day of the drive/trip to Hokkaido, we stayed at a hotel in Yunokawa Onsen. Due to snowy roads, we decided to skip visiting Otaru, which turned out to be a good choice considering the distance from Sapporo. Making a reservation a month in advance was a bit challenging as many high-grade hotels were available. We opted for a plan where we could save 500 yen by handling things ourselves. This meant carrying our own luggage to the room without staff guidance. The buffet meals for dinner and breakfast were enjoyable in a spacious and luxurious setting. The crab was delicious and the tempura was freshly made with skilled craftsmanship. The juices tasted fresh and the room was clean and spacious. In the morning, the breakfast buffet offered a variety of delicious dishes like salmon sashimi, negitoro, ikura, and tororo. My wife enjoyed the bread as well, but we both wished we had bigger stomachs to try more dishes.

Had dinner in a private room with a course meal. The room had an open-air bath with a view of the fishing boats floating in the Tsugaru Strait. The hotel also had a large communal bath with a view of the strait. It was like something I had only seen on TV, but it was amazing. After dinner, I saw the night view from Mt. Hakodate, which was also fantastic. The only downside was that my junior colleague's snoring was really loud.

In May 2016, I went on a training trip with the archive clients, which was actually a one-night, two-day social trip. On the first day, we toured Hakodate and then had a banquet at the hotel. The banquet took place in a large banquet hall with tatami mats and everyone wore yukatas. We always request local companions for the event, and this time, the cute hostesses not only poured drinks but also skillfully peeled hairy crabs. Please note that due to compliance regulations, their faces cannot be shown. The event, which includes an evening banquet and a golf outing the next day, had been on hold for two years due to COVID-19. I can't wait for it to return next year. I'm looking forward to it!

During my trip to Hakodate, I stayed at Yunokawa Prince Nagisa-tei. The location near the beach was perfect, and I enjoyed relaxing in the room bath with a view of the sea. I looked forward to dinner, where I indulged in a variety of seafood dishes such as sashimi, crab hot pot, grilled seafood, and salmon roe bowl. The dishes were delicious and satisfying, with generous portions. It was a great inn!

I love this inn because you can see the sea, it has rooms with open-air baths, and the rooms have a calm atmosphere. I've stayed here a few times and the abalone and miso soup are delicious. At night, they serve a course meal in a private room with beautifully arranged dishes. I especially enjoyed the abalone liver sauce. The nori served underneath was tasty too. The miso soup was also delicious. I stayed for 2 nights and had breakfast buffet both days. The ikura corner was crowded but worth the wait. The bread was very tasty, especially the red bean paste Danish and mini burger buns. The rice was delicious too. The inn is lovely, the food is great, and it was the best experience. I ended up soaking in the bath multiple times without any particular reason.

On the first day of staying at GW, I had dinner at a buffet. I started with steak and abalone, which were decent. The tuna sashimi was delicious, so I went back for seconds. The crab was fresher and tastier than usual.