Published date: February 4, 2025
A Fulfilling Trip to Hakodate
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
The hotel was about a 5-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station.
I flew in, and the bus ride from Hakodate Airport to JR Hakodate Station took about 20 minutes, so I reached the hotel within about 30 minutes after leaving the airport, which was fantastic as it saved time on transfers! (Typically, it takes about an hour from the airport to the city center.)
The hotel was very nice, and the hot spring warmed my cold body and refreshed me after a long day!
When I checked on the hotel online, the breakfast buffet was popular, so I paid an additional 3500 yen and decided to include it for one of the two nights I stayed! The seafood, squid rice, and squid dishes were all delicious, but I didn't quite get my money's worth.
There's a market nearby where I had grilled seafood, crab soup, and sashimi for breakfast on the third day. There are plenty of affordable places to eat nearby, so it might be nice to go out for a gourmet tour early in the morning!
The shuttle bus to the sightseeing spots from the hotel was very convenient, and it was greatly appreciated when I went to see the night view. Just be careful during peak times; you might have to wait an hour to ride the cable car down!
(Honestly, I waited 40 minutes and missed the last shuttle bus by two minutes, so I took a taxi back.
Hakodate is small, and both the trains and buses are frequent. It's only about a 20-minute walk to the red brick warehouse from the hotel, so you can explore by combining walking, streetcars, and shuttle buses!
Experiences during the trip
I arrived in the evening on the first day and flew out on the morning of the third day, which meant I only had about a day and a half for sightseeing, but I had a great time!
The night view was beautiful, and I could also see many stars in the sky.
There were many spots that I recognized from