Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

Boasting open-air hot spring baths and ocean views, Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort is a 15-minute drive from JR Hakodate Station. Free parking is available on site. Delicately prepared Japanese meals are offered. Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The private bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Guests at Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort can unwind at the public bathing area or enjoy massages at an additional charge. Hakodate Airport is a 7-minute drive away. Goryokaku Park is a 12-minute drive from the property. Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden is a 15-minute walk away, while Yunokawa Onsen bus stop is a 2-minute walk away. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can savor Japanese course meals prepared with seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also on offer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Christine
Taiwan Taiwan
“The room face the ocean and is truly beautiful. The hotel people are very nice. The whole experience is exceptional!”
Anukrti
Singapore Singapore
“We loved everything about the ryokan - the location, the beautiful Japanese decor, the exceptional cleanliness and the excellent onsen experience. The staff was polite and helpful and in particular Miku-san, Karen-san and Rina-San stood out for...”
Panit
United States United States
“Old world, traditional charms. Great services, professional staff and excellent food.”
Oana
Japan Japan
“Beautiful wood design, excellent dinner, clean & relaxing”
Qu
United States United States
“This was our absolute favorite hotel during our entire trip to Hokkaido! The hotel is incredibly beautiful, with aesthetic details everywhere you look. Everything was spotlessly clean, and all the staff were so kind and welcoming. You can even...”
Yeong
Singapore Singapore
“Everything from the check in experience, the food, the service. It was winter solstice and they prepared yuzu bath for good luck. They also clean your shoes as they keep them.”
William
United States United States
“Everything was exceptional. The staff, the room, the view, and the meals. Lovely memories for our 40th wedding anniversary. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Hakodate.”
Mei
United States United States
“The food was delicious. But breakfast was more enjoyable to me. The onsen was fantastic. I loved Ryokan's location; it's convenient and near public transit.”
Thuy
United States United States
“Everything about the hotel was so impressive. Room was huge, can properly fit family of 6. Ocean view from the window. We could even open the sliding window to let the breeze in and enjoy the wave sound. The staff was super attentive. Right after...”
Cj
Taiwan Taiwan
“All are wonderful. The big window with ocean-view is great. Nothing but soothing and relaxing. The futon bed and pillows are superb!”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 122 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Me and my team our goal is to provide the best travel experience for our guest, from hot spring, room services and our daily fresh prepared meals! We welcome all nationality, please come and enjoy Japanese WA style and have a memorable stay.

Property info

Founded in 1922, Kappo Ryokan Wakamatsu is a ryokan featured in the Michelin Hokkaido Guide. Through Michelin starred Japanese Kaiseki cuisine, it is the best way to understand the Japanese culinary art. During the Showa era, Wakamatsu was the designated ryokan for the emperor when he visited Hakodate. Situated by the sea, here at the ryokan, you may enjoy Japanese style natural hot spring, onsen, while adoring the breath taking ocean view.

Neighborhood info

The property is within a 15mins walk of Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden where it’s famous for the onsen monkeys and Yukura Shrine. Guests may enjoy Sakura in May and ski in the winter. Hakodate Racecourse and Hakodate Velodrome are also within 2mins. This ryokan is also a 2mins walk from Yuno-Kawa-Onsen bus stop, a 7mins drive from Hakodate Airport and a 13mins drive from JR Hakodate station. Free parking is available on site.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please be informed that there is no restaurant on site.

Many of the Japanese dishes served at the property feature fish including sashimi raw fish. Please inform the property if you have any food allergies or dietary needs at least 3 days before the arrival date.

Breakfast and/or dinner, including meals for children may be prepared if requested at least 3 days prior to the check-in date.

Meals or rooms cannot be guaranteed for unexpected extra guests upon arrival. In order to confirm meals and lodging for extra guests, please indicate the number of extra guests in the special request box at the time of booking.

Futon mats will be prepared according to the number of guests on your booking confirmation. Please indicate the correct number of guests staying at the time of booking.

Please inform Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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