Published date: February 5, 2025
Affordable Family Trip Near the Station
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Experience of the stay
This place is near Hakodate Station.
As you know, it is a business hotel by Hoshino Resorts, which is slightly higher in price for a business hotel, but the rooms are spacious and equipped with a large public bath, resulting in high satisfaction.
You can use the free lockers before and after check-in and check-out, making it easy to store your travel luggage.
Check-in is a common self-check-in application at OMO. Be careful, as a card key is required before boarding the elevator.
On the first floor, there is a breakfast area, and on the second floor, there is a cafe and a large public bath.
The cafe has plenty of relaxation spaces, allowing both children and adults to unwind.
There was also an area suitable for infants.
The rooms are quite large for a business hotel, and since there is a large public bath, there is only a shower in the room.
The thoughtful touches, like lockers in the large public bath and fluffy slippers, are appreciated.
The large public bath consists of two indoor baths and a sauna, and there are two outdoor baths and a Goemon bath, so it’s okay even if it gets a bit crowded.
Since Hokkaido has many inbound tourists, it can get somewhat crowded, but it is close to Hakodate Station and recommended for families looking to save on costs.
Experiences during the trip
We went to Murakami to have sea urchin.
When you think of sea urchin, this is the place to go.
It is popular among inbound tourists, so there is a long wait time.
There is a sister shop in front of the APA Hotel nearby, where you can also enjoy donburi and other dishes.
That place is newer and more relaxed, making it a better choice for families.
The sea urchin is worth the price due to its unique melting texture, providing a great sense of satisfaction.
At the morning market, we went to Chamu.
You can enjoy 10 small bowls, which is delightful for those who want to taste a little of everything.
Not only donburi but also calm set meals are available.
It's great that you can also have grilled and simmered fish.
The interior has about three tables for two and one table for four, which makes it not suitable for families, resulting in queues.
Payment cannot be made by credit card, but barcode payment is accepted.
And speaking of Hakodate, we visited Lucky Pierrot.
It was extremely crowded due to the overlap with the Lunar New Year.
Nearby shops from outside the warehouse are also bustling.
The fried chicken that children love is seasoned with a sweet sauce and a tangy mayonnaise, making it easy to eat.
If the line is short, it might be worth a visit.
For dessert, we had dumplings at a famous shop in Onuma Park.
There is a space to eat inside the shop, and there are also places near the station to have food.
It's close to Onuma Park Station, where express trains stop, making it easy to buy.
In spring, it would be nice to bring dumplings to Onuma Park as well.
The bean paste for the dumplings is not overly sweet, providing a gentle flavor that is easy to overeat.
The soy sauce, on the other hand, has a punchy flavor that keeps it interesting.