Published date: May 18, 2025
Choosing the Right Place for My First Stay in Hakodate!
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I bought a ticket to Hakodate on sale without any prior research.
I decided to stay at Hoshino Resort because I wanted to try it out, and I was very satisfied with my choice.
When I arrived, I wasn't sure where to go (laughs), so I first went to the hotel and used the free lockers available before check-in to store my luggage. Then, I used the free pass to catch the 10:30 bus to Goryokaku Tower.
The view from the tower was amazing. After that, I returned to the hotel and took the bus to Motomachi Park, visiting places like Yahata-zaka and the red brick warehouses.
I didn’t do any research beforehand, but it was a relief to know that I could just hop on a bus to get around.
I returned to the hotel for some relaxation in the hot springs. The corn tea served right after was delicious.
There was a bag in the room to keep my belongings when going to the bath, and it was very convenient to have a kettle to fill with water.
And the breakfast was delicious! Honestly, I was worried about spending 3500 yen for breakfast and not being able to eat a lot, especially since seafood in town is slightly expensive (though I think it’s delicious) and I hadn’t tried it. But if I could eat a variety of things in small portions, I thought I would go check out the breakfast area. I was absolutely right!
There was also a smoking room next to the breakfast area on the first floor, which might be good for smokers.
I recommend this place for those who are tired from work and want to relax, as well as for first-timers visiting Hakodate who might be unsure of where to go (^-
I would love to visit in a different season as well.
Also, the night view tour requires a reservation. You can be guided to the top without taking the cable car, so it's definitely worth signing up!
P.S. After checking out, I read a book in the cozy corner on the second floor to kill some time. I thought about going to Starbucks, but I'm thankful that I could use the area even after check-out. Thank you!
Experiences during the trip
I arrived in Hakodate early in the morning and took a bus straight to Hakodate Station. It was very close! I was really hungry, so I had salt ramen at Ajisai on the second floor of the station. They had a two-thirds size, so I chose that. The broth was delicious, and the noodles were like a cross between somen and ramen, so I could eat them easily. It seems to be a popular spot.
After that, I had a bird bento (with pork) from Hasegawa Store near the hotel and a hamburger from Lucky Pierrot. Lucky Pierrot has half-price draft beer on Fridays. I decided to have seafood for breakfast at the hotel, so I chose a locally popular shop.
Before going to Goryokaku Tower, if you buy a ticket at Lawson, you can purchase the tower ticket for 1080 yen instead of 1200 yen.