戦うひつじさん
Paco Hakodate opened a hotel-type condominium with hot springs, and I saw it in the newspaper around August, maybe. And they were offering free stays for the first arrivals every day until November?! So, I immediately bought a return postcard and sent it in on the same day. Now you can also apply online. Since the stay was two months later, I thought it would be fine to exclude weekends for accommodation and send it right away. I was lucky enough to be selected as my first choice. So, I stayed there! The building had a former condo-like structure, with what seemed to be a machine to open the auto-lock at the elevator entrance. For business convenience, there were copiers (charged) and three internet PCs on the first floor. The room had a sofa (which could be used as a bed for a third person), table and chairs, table, cooking heater, washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioner, and quite a lot of tableware, knives, cutting boards, and more. There was no laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, or dish sponge provided. With the right ingredients, you can cook anything. It seemed like a perfect place for a laid-back drinking party. However, since I had meals included this time, I didn't use the cooking heater. Dinner was offered at a discounted price of 2,000 yen instead of the usual 3,000 yen, and breakfast at 1,500 yen instead of 2,000 yen. The dinner included sashimi, risotto, cod with chili sauce, shrimp mayo, fried chicken, salad, curry, and more! For dessert, there was melon pudding. Breakfast included squid sashimi, ikura rice bowl, paella, potatoes, tofu, three types of juice, and more. They also made omelets to order. I underestimated the meals thinking they would be like a business hotel, but they were surprisingly lavish! The hot springs were separated by gender, with women on the basement floor and men on the first floor. Women received the locker key at the first floor reception and then walked downstairs to the hot springs. The hot spring water was brown and had a strong effect on the body. Although the stay was free, with the two meals and parking for one car, it cost 8,100 yen for two people (payment in advance). It might have been a bit expensive. If you don't have a car or meals, you can stay for free. There were quite a few families staying there. The hot springs and dining area were quite busy, so there may still be available slots for free stays, but they might be fully booked already due to the schedule. When I talked to some people staying there, they mentioned that there were quite a few people who didn't follow the rules. It was a very well-rounded experience, but the lady at the hotel front desk was the worst from start to finish. The staff at the hot spring reception and the dining area were very friendly and provided excellent service. Well, it's a new place, still developing. Thank you for the hospitality.