Published date: March 2, 2025
Family Trip to Experience Hokkaido
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Experience of the stay
I finally got to visit the highly recommended Hokkaido Hotel which I had always wanted to go to.
The building and the interior had a calming atmosphere with a brown color scheme.
The room was modern, compact twin, but the areas outside the entrance and beds were spacious, which made the kids happy.
We pushed the beds together and leaned them against the wall for use.
The onsen was a moor hot spring that left my skin smooth, and I really liked it. The sauna was great too; I used it three times during my stay.
I thought it was located in the forest, but surprisingly, it was in a developed area, conveniently close to McDonald's and Tsuruha Ion. Despite its convenient location, it was surrounded by nature, which was wonderful.
I appreciated the coffee and apple vinegar drink service in the lounge. Additionally, there were amenities for children, including cute towels, slippers, and toothbrushes, which made them very happy.
We had a pleasant stay with two adults, a kindergartner, and a 2-year-old. The bed size and room size were just right for comfort.
Since we had a room-only plan, we bought bread sold in the shop for breakfast, and it was as delicious as rumored. The French milk cream was my top recommendation!
Experiences during the trip
In the afternoon, we departed from Sapporo, and right after getting off the highway, we visited the Otofuke Natsuzora Furusato roadside station. There was a playground for children where they could freely move their bodies after being cooped up in the car, which made them very happy. The store had a direct sales section selling vegetables and souvenirs, and we bought many souvenirs along with corn ice cream that was 50% off.
We had ice cream and chicken for snack time. The food court was well-equipped, and I thought it would be nice to come back for lunch next time.
For dinner, we visited a yakitori place called Mozu near the hotel. It seemed to be a popular spot among locals, and we felt lucky to have found such a hidden gem! The staff were kind to families, and my kids loved the ice cream they got.
We also enjoyed Yukgyejang ramen and the classic Indian curry, and I took home cranberry sweet potato, which was very satisfying!
On the second day, we played at the Obihiro Childrens' Hall and trained in skiing at the Akeno Goka Ski Resort. The lift was inexpensive, there were few people, and it was perfect for beginner practice.