- I stayed at Kaikyo no Kaze. We only had breakfast as we didn't opt for dinner, so this review is only for breakfast. We actually wanted to stay at No-Ryokan NOGUCHI Hakodate, but because we have elderly family members, we needed a room without steps. After searching, we found that this hotel's room had no steps, so we made a reservation. The room with a panoramic bath was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The public bath was also new and elaborate, and you could also use the public bath at the adjacent hotel, Takkokutei. It's great for families with elderly members or without. Now, let's talk about breakfast. It's a buffet that reflects the liveliness of Hakodate's market. There's a chef making omelets and a corner where they grill fish over charcoal, which is quite interesting. The quality of the ingredients is excellent, and they are very generous. Everything was delicious and satisfying. However, there aren't many meat options, so if you want meat, you might find it lacking. But since it's breakfast, I didn't mind at all. Here are some of the menu items I liked: - Seafood bowl: You can make your own seafood bowl. It's a must for breakfast at a Hakodate hotel. There was no tuna, but that might be better than getting strange tuna. The other seafood was of good quality. The squid was tender and sweet, the salmon was fatty and delicious, and the sweet shrimp was large with the head and tail still on! There was also sea bream, making it a luxurious seafood bowl. - Homemade natto: Original homemade natto from Noguchi Kanko. It's flavorful and delicious. - Apple juice: Apple juice squeezed right in front of you. It's luxurious! It's unfiltered, so you can feel the apple fibers, and it seems good for your health. It's sweet and delicious. - Miso soup: The miso soup had a variety of ingredients, including plenty of thick "funori" seaweed. I was surprised by the amount of "funori" you could add. Funori is quite expensive, isn't it? I happily added a lot of it.

The breakfast buffet during my stay was fantastic. Just like dinner, there were plenty of seafood options available. The colorful seafood bowl with salmon, squid, flounder, shrimp, and mackerel was delicious! Having seafood bowl for breakfast felt like a luxury treat. There were also creative sweets inspired by famous places in Hakodate and southern Hokkaido, with 6 different options available. The quality of these seasonal sweets was outstanding. In particular, the white chocolate cloud sea pudding with lemon cream was very memorable. Even though the contents may change depending on the season, the high quality of the sweets remains consistent. The soft serve ice cream made with Hakodate milk had a rich milky flavor. Even something as simple as soft serve ice cream showed the attention to quality ingredients. I often find myself indulging in soft serve ice cream at buffets, but the attention to detail here was truly impressive. I would definitely consider staying here again during my travels. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I stayed at a hotel to enjoy the hot springs with the sea breeze. The special feature of the hot springs here is that there are two types of baths divided into Taisho Roman and Heisei Modern concepts, with the baths assigned to men and women on alternate days. After enjoying the hot springs, I indulged in a buffet dinner. The buffet at the Aohako Market is characterized by dishes that emphasize seafood ingredients. There were hardly any meat dishes, in fact, I don't recall seeing any. However, there was a variety of dishes prepared with seafood ingredients that didn't make you feel limited to seafood at all. There were sashimi such as squid, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, and scallops, as well as grilled fish and fried foods. The fried chicken was made with swordfish, showcasing the commitment to seafood ingredients. There was a hearth and live kitchen area where dishes were served to your table after ordering. The hot calamari tempura and fish cake were served hot and delicious. The grilled shiitake mushrooms had a flavorful aroma when the foil was opened... it was great! Also, there were creative desserts that caught my eye. Cheesecake with muscat sauce, raspberry Mont Blanc, pound cake, and more... all were unique and satisfying. The accommodation cost was in the 20,000 yen range, which is quite high, but I think the quality of service, hot springs, and meals were worth it. Thank you for the feast.

We visited this hotel for our wedding anniversary. The entrance was small and easy to overlook, but the hotel itself was clean and had a nice atmosphere. The welcome service included complimentary drinks such as champagne and wine, but since we were driving to see the Hakodate night view, only our son had a drink. Soft drinks, hot and iced coffee were enough for us. Desserts were also all-you-can-eat. There weren't many options, but since it was just our family, we ended up getting seconds. Dinner didn't have a wide variety, but everything from the live kitchen was delicious. We were surprised with a celebration dessert plate with fireworks, which brought tears to our eyes. Thank you for the thoughtful gesture. It was probably meant for a couple, but we gave one to our son, who was looking enviously. If it had been enough for a family of three, it would have been perfect! It was quite a luxurious request, sorry about that.

I enjoyed the Hakodate discount. I heard that high-end accommodations become more popular when they are half-price, but I think it's more fun to stay at a cheaper place that is even cheaper. That way, I thought maybe I could go twice. In March, we decided to splurge and stay at a place where we could experience the sea breeze. The allure was that if you stay here, you can't use the baths unless you stay here, and you can also use the baths at the neighboring Takubokutei. I wasn't expecting much from the food. When applying for the Hakodate discount, the room was assigned to us, and we were given a strange triple room even though there were only two of us. It was spacious but somehow unsettling, with three sinks. It was fun to wander between the two buildings, soaking in both hot springs, and drinking coffee at the shop or relaxation area. The breakfast and dinner buffets had menus, so we could decide in advance what we wanted to eat. For dinner, there was salad in a cup, five appetizers (each with a theme), and other dishes with long names that I ended up choosing based on ingredients and appearance. The staff recommended some dishes, but I made my own choices. The dinner menu included a clear soup with scallops, rapini, and daikon, a sushi platter with tuna, salmon, and local seafood, and various hot dishes like seafood hamburgers and pizza. The pizza was delicious. There was also a sushi platter with tuna, salmon, and local seafood, a special dish combining Hakodate and Aomori ingredients, and a special order of yellowtail steak and tuna ramen. The rice was delicious, and the soft serve ice cream made with Hakodate milk was fun. The breakfast menu was similar, with a variety of dishes including freshly squeezed apple juice and two types of Hokkaido rice. The grilled salmon roe over rice was popular in the morning. There were also sweets for breakfast, and I couldn't resist the soft serve ice cream again.

I stayed at the annex of Takumitei, called "Kaikyo no Kaze", which had a bath in the room at a great deal through the GoTo campaign. They had buffet style meals with infection prevention measures in place for both dinner and breakfast, and the all-you-can-drink alcohol option was only 2000 yen. Just be aware that the menu is mainly seafood-based with no meat options, so those who want to eat meat should take note.

I went there for the first time and was told that there was no meat dish available! I thought to myself, "I wonder if they have a good variety," but I wasn't worried at all. There were so many creative dishes that I was impressed. My personal favorite was the "Tsubo," which was incredibly tender and large, the best I've ever had. I must have eaten so many of them, it was too delicious, with a rich flavor. The grilled hokke was also cooked perfectly, so fluffy. They grill it right in front of you and bring it to your table. In these times, gloves and masks are required. It was a bit of a struggle for my child with small hands. It would be very helpful if they had kid-sized ones. The tuna steak was also delicious. The sauce was amazing! The crispy soy sauce for dipping sashimi was so delicious, I kept going back for more. There are other types of soy sauce available, but once you try this one, you won't need the others! I wonder if they sell this at Costco? I want to take it home! The ramen was unique. I wonder what kind of broth it was. Fish? It was complex. The clear soup was beautiful, and I was happy that there was a lot of wood ear mushrooms available. The pickled ginger was also delicious. I want to eat it in a large portion by itself, not just as a side dish for sashimi. The scallops were not that big but easy to eat. The squid wasn't completely transparent, but it was fresh and delicious, with a nice chewy texture. The soft-serve ice cream was not too sweet and delicious. I heard they use Hakodate milk. The sweets were elaborate, with a rich chocolate filling. I didn't try the jelly, but it had beautiful colors. The tiramisu had an adult taste, and the matcha cream cheese-like dessert could be a bit sweeter. It was my first time staying there, but I would love to stay there again. The room was clean and spacious, and I am grateful. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I aimed for a room with a private bath, and since the area is Hakodate, where I have been visiting frequently lately, I chose a hotel I had never been to before. The room atmosphere was not to my liking, it was just a large empty space without any sense of luxury even though it was a suite. The private bath in the room had a Taisho era vibe with tiled walls, which somehow felt a bit cheap, haha. I didn't really like it, but the hot water was good. The shampoo provided was MIKIMOTO. The buffet meals in the morning and evening were surprisingly good, with a seafood-focused creative cuisine without much meat, and they gave you a number tag and brought freshly cooked dishes to your table, which was a nice touch. The taste was also quite delicious. The sashimi and sushi were of good quality, but the sweets were not to my taste, they seemed more focused on appearance. You can access the open-air bath at the neighboring Takuboku-tei, and you can also use the large communal bath, but guests from Takuboku-tei cannot come here. The Umi no Kaze bath has a deep pool type with a kettle bath, as well as a regular Hinoki cypress type, with men and women alternating. This is a family-friendly and all-encompassing hotel.

Today, my colleagues and I were talking about our company trip. I remembered taking some photos last year, so I dug them out. The photos were taken at a hotel by the strait. I don't usually write hotel reviews, so I'm not sure if I can convey it well... The hotel we stayed at for our company trip in 2019 was here. I probably wouldn't have stayed here if it wasn't for the company trip. It's only a 15-minute walk from my parents' house, haha. We had a banquet course for dinner. Since it was a banquet course, there's not much to mention, but I think the balance of seafood and mountain delicacies was good. There were things like tuna from Matsumae, three-cup squid, and hairy crabs, giving it a taste of southern Hokkaido. The breakfast buffet had a wide variety of dishes, and even though we were drinking until morning, we made sure to eat well. The bed was probably comfortable, although I don't remember much about it, haha. Hmm, hotel reviews are really difficult, aren't they? I think it's a good hotel, so please try staying there with a discount if you can!

The hotel seems to cater more towards older guests based on the pricing, but the food selection and flavors are mild and well-considered. The buffet is extensive and well-displayed, with elaborate dressings and sauces, as well as carefully prepared fruits like pitted prunes. The room had a private bath and a comfortable bed, with a variety of coffee makers provided for a cozy stay. Overall, the attention to detail and comfort in the room made it feel like a high-quality experience for the price. It was a great stay!

"HAKODATE Kaikyo no Kaze" Summer vacation tradition of a hot spring trip. Until last year, it was Niseko, but this year we decided to extend our trip to Hakodate! We leisurely explored the city's tourist spots, enjoyed Lucky Pierrot's hamburgers and Carl Raymon's sausages, and fully enjoyed Hakodate ♫ We checked into the hotel a little early. This place is like a separate building of the Takubokutei, with a slightly luxurious feel (*´▽｀*). It opened just last year, so it's new and beautiful♪ We booked a slightly larger room, so it's extremely comfortable and relaxing here ♫ The meal is a buffet at "Seikan Ichiba" on a different floor. There are no meat dishes, but it's a buffet focused on seafood, with elaborate dishes from Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines, as well as sashimi, sushi, scallop grilled in shell, grilled Atka mackerel, grilled squid, and grilled leek and meat skewers, quite a variety (・∀・) Nice!! Everything is delicious, and it's irresistible for buffet lovers〜( ´∀｀) The breakfast is also rich in variety, and I ate too much in the morning and now my stomach is full ♫ The baths are also great with two types of baths at Kaikyo no Kaze, and you can also use the Takubokutei's sky bath, very satisfying! This hotel was a great choice (・∀・) Nice!! The weather was good, and it was a great summer vacation!!

Hakodate Yunosawa Onsen inn. Seafood buffet with high quality. Brand specified, but sparkling wine (white/red) all-you-can-drink for 1,500 yen!

There was a wide variety of options and good COVID-19 prevention measures in place, which was great!

Dinner was changed to a sushi kaiseki course. I enjoyed Chef Shibata's course at the counter. Various colorful dishes such as appetizers and sashimi are served. The sushi at the end is served one by one, allowing you to enjoy Japanese cuisine with the goodness of a sushi restaurant at a hot spring inn. Rooms with open-air baths are recommended.

Tounokawa Haisen Inn in Hakodate offers a new yet warm dining experience and excellent customer service.

The seafood bowl was delicious!