HAKODATE Uminokaze

HAKODATE Uminokaze is a ryokan in the Yukawa-cho district of Hakodate, Japan, set in a hot spring area about 1.2 mi from Hakodate Airport. Rooms come with sea or garden views, and guests have access to a hot spring bath, a sauna and a public bath. A lounge and a 24-hour front desk serve the property, and free WiFi covers all areas.

Location
The ryokan stands in Yukawa-cho, a hot spring district on the outskirts of Hakodate, roughly 3 km from Goryōkaku and its park. The surrounding area is known for its onsen waters and for the open coastal landscape of southern Hokkaido. Hakodate Airport lies about 3.4 km away, which keeps arrivals and departures short. Goryōkaku Station is around 4.9 km from the property, and the star-shaped fort of Goryōkaku can be reached in about 4.6 km. Mount Hakodate, whose summit looks over the city and the sea, is roughly 6.8 km away, while Benten Daiba on the coast lies about 6.6 km from the ryokan.

Rooms
All rooms have air conditioning, soundproof walls, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower or a bath, and a flat-screen TV. A tea and coffee maker, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a safe are provided, and some rooms add tatami flooring and sea views. Couples, families and small groups are all accommodated.

Facilities
Breakfast is served as a child-friendly buffet, and the on-site restaurant prepares Japanese and Western dishes. Guests can use the sauna, the public bath and the spa lounge, and massages are available for a charge. Free private parking and street parking are on hand, along with a shared lounge, baggage storage and strollers. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out runs until 11:00. The property is smoke-free, with a designated smoking area.