Good points: - The dinner and breakfast buffets were abundant, especially the seafood dishes, steak, and tempura were impressive and delicious. - The dinner buffet had live cooking stations, and it was nice to have staff serving at each booth. - At the breakfast buffet, you could make your own bowl with toppings like onsen egg and seafood, which was fun. - The hot springs had indoor and outdoor baths, saunas, and cold baths, making it very satisfying. - The food was delicious, and they had hot springs with water flowing directly from the source. - Dishes like fresh squid and tuna sushi, local beef steak, and Inca no Mezame (potatoes) were delicious. - Dinner included all-you-can-eat Yubari melon, and breakfast had options like Kattedon and small Chinese chicken burger-style burgers, offering a variety. Bad points: - The room felt a bit cramped for three people. - The salmon roe at breakfast wasn't as tasty, but I appreciated the hotel's effort to offer it as part of the buffet. - The ramen noodles were mediocre, but considering the overall meal options, it was still satisfactory.

I have come all the way to Hakodate in 2023!! I think Takao Kamon's "Caramel Hirota Hako Dake~" is excellent (laughs), so here is "Hotel Manzo". The chappytsum family is moving from Asahikawa to Hakodate. Of course, on the day of moving out, we cannot move in the same day, so we stayed at Yunokawa Onsen for one night. It's not Yuzuru Hanyu. I wonder who would understand that... (￣▽￣;) For this move, my parents-in-law came all the way from Obihiro to help. I asked my mother-in-law to help with unpacking, and my father-in-law to take care of Taro... that's the most helpful thing (laughs). First, the bath. The hot spring quality is sodium-chloride hot spring (neutral hypotonic high-temperature spring). It's a mild and comfortable hot spring that warms you up very well. Truly a famous hot spring in Hokkaido. Now, dinner. This inn offers buffet-style dinner and breakfast. Actually, this is very convenient for families with young children!! You can choose what you like. Overall, it was delicious, but the highlight was definitely the ramen!! You can choose from Hakodate salt, Kitakata, and Toyama black ramen, but since you've come all the way to Hakodate, well... it has to be Toyama black!!∵ゞ(´ε`●) ﾌﾞﾊｯ!! The noodles are not that great. They are not cooked by professionals after all. But the soup is quite something. Considering that you eat it at the hotel for dinner, it's definitely a passing grade. The sushi and sashimi were also delicious. As for breakfast, the highlight is definitely the salmon roe. It's not leftover snow!! Just kidding!! (laughs) It's from YOASOBI... Actually, to be honest, the salmon roe is not as delicious as you might think. It's just okay. But the spirit of offering all-you-can-eat salmon roe is admirable, isn't it? We thoroughly enjoyed the hot spring and meals. Taro was also very satisfied to see his grandparents. In the upcoming Hakodate chapter, I'm thinking of trying something new in the following reviews. Please look forward to it... m(_ _)m

When my daughter comes back, we usually go to the hot springs, and I always look forward to it. We wanted to go to a hot spring a little further away by car, but it was hard to find the right timing, so this time we searched for one at Yunokawa. We chose this place because it's not too crowded during Obon. It used to be a cheap place called Manzo, but now it's been renovated into a high-end establishment. The room was a bit small for three people, but it was fine since we only needed it for sleeping. The hot spring wasn't crowded, which was the best part of this trip. The dinner and breakfast were delicious no matter what we ate, but it didn't leave a lasting impression. I think Nagisatei might be tastier, but having a hot spring without waiting in line was just so nice. We could eat as much Yubari melon as we wanted for dinner, which was enough to make me happy. For breakfast, there was Kaiten-don and a small burger that tasted like Chinese chicken burger, which was enjoyable. Buffets are fun when coming with my daughter.

I chose this inn in Hakodate after seeing a review that the food is delicious and they have hot springs with natural spring water. The price during the peak of Golden Week seems reasonable. The dinner included a live kitchen which was lively and the Hakodate specialties like fresh squid and tuna sushi, Hokkaido beef steak, and salted salmon roe were all delicious. What I liked the most was the visit to Tachimachi Misaki with my wife and child before checking in at the hotel. We were all excited and took a commemorative photo together. Although we have visited Hakodate many times, we rarely visit scenic spots, so this was a memorable and happy moment for our family.

I recently went to Hanasou in Hakodate for a filial piety trip with my mother. Although the Hanasou discount did not apply, I am finally able to show my gratitude to my mother. She requested this hot spring, which was nice, and I heard that the buffet had a decent selection of food. Indeed, there were plenty of dishes for both dinner and breakfast, and she was satisfied. It's good to see her happy. I will think about where to go next and create another enjoyable experience for her. #hot spring #hot spring trip #mother #filial piety #gift #hot spring trip gift #Hanasou #Yunokawa Onsen #trip #buffet #breakfast #stuffed #overeating #foodie #gourmet #ate too much #buffet style #hotel buffet #buffet feast

I have stayed at Hotel Banso in Yugawa several times, but I had never tried their breakfast before, so I stayed with breakfast included from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day. The hot springs here are really nice. Surprisingly, the curry was delicious. It was a bit of a hassle that many items had to be taken by the staff, rather than self-service.

I had the opportunity to come to Hakodate, so I stayed one night at Yunosawa Onsen, Manzo-san. I'm here to eat! I'm fully committed to eating (laughs). The highlight here is not only the hot springs, but also the buffet dinner and breakfast. The dinner includes crab, scallops, tuna, yellowtail, octopus, sweet shrimp sashimi, beef steak, soup curry, beef stew, and more. But what I'm most looking forward to is breakfast! Yes, the luxurious orange-colored diamond that is usually so expensive that you can't even touch it... I can have all-you-can-eat seafood bowls, as shown in the photo. I focused entirely on breakfast and enjoyed it to the fullest. Thanks to that, I couldn't even eat lunch... but I wasn't hungry until dinner (laughs). A relaxing hot spring and delicious food. If I have the chance to come here again, I will definitely visit this inn. Thank you for the meal.

Accommodation date is May 12th to May 13th, on a business trip. Work isn't going as smoothly due to the coronavirus, but don't be discouraged and let's stay at a hot spring inn! Today, I drove 400 kilometers, so I'm quite tired haha. Now, let's talk about today's inn, Hotel Manso. It used to be run-down, but now it has been renovated into a beautiful high-class inn. It's my first visit since the renovation. I managed to get a 5000 yen coupon from Jalan for this inn, so I could stay here haha. Dinner was a buffet with various options. There were staff at each station to serve the food. They had live kitchens for tempura, steak, robatayaki, and sushi, with a rich lineup. The crab wasn't too salty, it was delicious. Breakfast was also great. They had robatayaki in the morning, and a variety of seafood. You could make your own favorite bowl. No need to go to the morning market in Hakodate haha. The breakfast in Hakodate is really high quality. The baths had two indoor baths and two outdoor baths, with a sauna and cold water bath. The rooms were modern and clean, thanks to the renovation. It's a luxurious inn for a business trip, but I had a 5000 yen coupon haha. I'd like to come back here for a private stay next time. Thank you for taking care of me!

This is my first visit since the public bath was renovated. The hotel has a calm atmosphere with a mix of classical and modern elements. The buffet is also appealing. Maybe my expectations for the public bath were too high? It's not that great...but still, I think it's a facility that tourists would be satisfied with.

Dinner was delicious with snow crab, curry and robatayaki from Goto Ken, and sushi. Breakfast included kaisendon with vinegar rice topped with crab flakes, ikura, toro, squid, salmon, and more. The salt ramen made by the chef was also tasty.

"Hakodate Hotel Banso" used to have a traditional hot spring ryokan image, but it has been renovated into a modern, stylish look. I took advantage of the GoTo campaign and stayed there for one night in Hakodate. This time, I booked a package with two meals included. I love buffet meals, so I was looking forward to breakfast and dinner. The buffet venue, Kura Matsuri, had a bright and open atmosphere, and the staff were all friendly and efficient. The buffet menu included sushi, steak, snow crab, assorted sashimi, tempura, seafood grill, beef stew, Chinese and creative dishes, pizza, pasta, and more. They even had my favorite Karl Raymon sausages and the famous Hanabatake Farm Raclette cheese, so the variety was quite impressive. The desserts included cakes, ice cream, and even Yubari melon, making it a luxurious lineup. Everything was delicious, and I couldn't stop eating! For breakfast, there were traditional dishes, a make-your-own seafood bowl, Hakodate's famous salt ramen, morning curry, and more, leaving me super full in the morning. The bath was limited due to the current situation, so the sauna was not available, but the open-air bath with natural spring water was refreshing, and the lounge after the bath was relaxing. Despite the limited services due to COVID-19, I would love to visit this inn again when things calm down. Thank you for the hospitality!"

From the window of the Noguchi Byoubu, I could see the ryokan that I had been curious about for a while. It had been renovated into a modern building with a luxurious feel, and I wondered which inn it was. It turned out to be the Matsusou, which had been transformed into a warm, wood and modern Japanese atmosphere. I had planned to go to my favorite izakaya for dinner, so I only had breakfast there. The room was a Japanese-Western style room with a terrace and a bed. While there were rooms with private baths, they were not hot springs, so I booked a regular room. The large communal bath had a refreshing outdoor bath, and the hot spring water was left as is in the pot bath, so you could add water yourself. The water quality was excellent, although there was a slight smell of chlorine in some parts of the bath. After soaking, you could relax in the lounge with ice cream and coffee, making it a good meeting place for both men and women. The breakfast buffet was popular, with seafood bowls, grilled fish, morning curry, and salt ramen on offer. There was also a variety of Japanese dishes, including Matsumae pickles and dashi tea pickles. The curry bread from Goto-ken was recommended, as well as the thick tamagoyaki sandwich. The squid sauce yakisoba was delicious. Matsusou used to be associated with cheap tourist hot spring inns, but after the renovation, it has become a comfortable hot spring inn for people of all ages and genders.

On the second day in Hakodate, I visited Hotel Miso. The exterior looked simple and a bit old-fashioned, but the inside of the hotel was a very lovely space! A perfect blend of Japanese and Western elements, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The bath was spacious and wonderful, with plenty of amenities provided. Now, onto the food which was served buffet-style. At first glance, it seemed like there were many Japanese dishes, including large crab legs and sashimi, fitting for Hokkaido! Everyone was enjoying the crab a lot. While all the dishes were delicious (except for the curry which I couldn't capture in the photo), my favorite was surprisingly the curry! There were two types, soup curry and regular curry, and after trying both, I preferred the regular curry. The soup curry was extremely spicy, almost overpowering, but addicting... I tried to mellow it out with a soft-boiled egg, but it was still spicy! On the other hand, the regular curry had a deep flavor with less spiciness, but the aroma of the spices was enticing. I usually don't think hotel curries are that good, but I enjoyed this one so much that I went for seconds despite being full! It sounds like I'm reviewing a curry restaurant, but rest assured there were other dishes available too! Thank you for the meal!

I stayed at this hotel during a business trip to Hakodate. This hotel was acquired by Orix Real Estate as its first ryokan project in 2015. It was my first time staying here, and I was impressed by the beautiful exterior and rooms. Most of all, I thought the dinner and breakfast buffet, where you can fully enjoy Hokkaido cuisine, was outstanding! The accommodation fee was around 12,000 yen per person for two people staying. I stayed on a weekday, but I imagine it's even busier on weekends. I work in real estate, but I am not biased towards Orix Real Estate because of my profession. This was a great hotel to stay at! I booked through JTB. The room was about 30 square meters with twin beds (I stayed with a male colleague from a company I often travel with), and the bathroom only had a shower (which was fine because there is a hot spring). Everything up to this point was pretty standard, but they really put a lot of effort into the dinner and breakfast! I could hear people around me saying how great the food was. There is so much to write about, so I hope you can feel my thoughts through the photos. The seafood, meat, tempura, curry, and desserts were all excellent! I couldn't resist eating more than I should have, but I was completely satisfied. I don't know how long this level of service will continue, but if you ever find yourself lost for accommodation in Hakodate, I highly recommend the food at this ryokan near Japan's closest airport, Yunokawa Onsen! (The photos before the menu are from dinner, and the ones after are from breakfast)

I found an old photo and wanted to share it for record-keeping. I stayed at this hotel and enjoyed their breakfast buffet. They had a DIY donburi station where you could put your favorite fish toppings - it was so fun and got me excited! I didn't have much time before lunch, so I tried to eat in moderation, but ended up eating more than I planned. I was pleasantly surprised by the Sanpei soup, a local specialty dish - it was incredibly delicious! The grilled dishes were cooked using geothermal heat, and the steam rising from them was impressive. I was torn between staying at a traditional inn or this hotel, but I'm glad I chose this one as the modern interior and stylish design exceeded my expectations. The room was a cozy Japanese-style tatami room (though they also have Western-style rooms). It felt like they may have renovated a business hotel, as the room wasn't very spacious. However, the variety of baths available made up for it, and I enjoyed the complimentary drinks and ice cream after soaking in the bath.

I forgot to take a photo. The hotel is very beautiful. There are many types of hot springs that make your skin smooth. The hotel staff are also very kind. I stayed overnight and only had breakfast. They served robatayaki, ramen, curry, sashimi, and other Hokkaido specialties, as well as delicious rice porridge and a famous tea pickled dish. I had seconds of the salmon roe.

Reborn and stayed for the first time. Went straight to a cutting-edge hotel (^^) The interior was very clean with an open-air hot spring vibe. The food was fantastic! It has become so much more wonderful compared to before. The better the food, the higher the rating~ Apparently, they used to have Garana, salt cider, and Yukimi Daifuku when they first opened, but they were no longer available (T ^ T). I couldn't help but ask the staff, "You stopped serving them a few months ago, right?" My thirst just wouldn't go away (laughs). Still, if you come to Hakodate, this hotel is highly recommended!! No photos because they didn't turn out well.