Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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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 en suite 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 savour Japanese course meals prepared with seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also on offer.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 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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Guests who stayed here loved

Jimmy
United States United States
“Great stuff. So nice and polite. Fantastic! The best! Nakaisan (restaurant staff). Meals were fantastic. Would definitely go back for the service.”
Sergey
Japan Japan
“A good, authentic ryokan with an interesting interior. The staff were very hospitable and did their best to accommodate all our requests. Both breakfast and dinner were excellent—delicious and beautifully presented. Our friends from America were...”
Josh
Australia Australia
“The amazing family hospitality the service was incredible”
Haojun
China China
“The staff there are super amazing, we had some minor issues during our stay. They dealt with the issues perfectly and created wonderful experience. The way they handle complaints really reflected their standards and their values.”
Chew
Malaysia Malaysia
“It was very personal and attentive from the moment our taxi stopped in front of the ryokan, the staff came out immediately to greet us and take care of our luggage. They even wiped our luggage wheels clean before carrying into the ryokan. Room was...”
Ian
Australia Australia
“High end ryokan style with private onsen facility and beautiful kaiseki meals. Very attentive staff.”
Karwan
Thailand Thailand
“All the staff are very kind. The Japanese style house is unique and its worth a experience. They have private and common onsen (with beach view outside) We had a great time and would highly recommend this place”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“Beautiful room. Great view. Spotless, heaps of room and comfortable. Good tram to town. Really loved Hakodate.”
Alexandra
Australia Australia
“Magical place. Exceptional service and hospitality from staff. The onsens were relaxing and beautiful. We loved the private bath to enjoy as a family. The room was immaculate and the view amazing. 10 out of 10!”
Thomas
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Really cool traditional hotel and great facilities. The staff was amazing and very welcoming.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 142 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

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