| Cost per night | ¥3000 - ¥6000 per room |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Contact | 013-824-381 https://www.unizo-hotel.co.jp |
| Restaurant | Yes. One restaurant & cafe 7:00 - 10:30 (last order 10:00) Breakfast 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 14:00) Lunch 17:00 - 1:00 (last order 00:30) Dinner |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Parking | Yes for ¥600 per night |
| Notes | Amenities in room, coin-operated laundry, vending machines, AED, smoking and non smoking rooms |
| Location | Located in central Hakodate it's a 5 minute walk south east from Hakodate station. 18-19 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido Prefecture, 040-0063 |
Unizo Inn Express is part of the Unizo Hotel chain throughout Japan. It is perfect for those traveling on a budget and offers comfortable and affordable rooms. The rooms come in standard single, semi-double, and twin bed rooms. The rooms are small but offer everything you need. All the rooms come with full amenities. The hotel being in central Hakodate, makes it close to many of the attractions and is a good starting out point. For those with cars, there is a small parking area at the hotel. This parking is not free unfortunately, and has an hourly rate (though the maximum rate is ¥800 for 12 hours).
The hotel has a restaurant. The restaurant is called Jingisukan Ram-Waka and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast is a western and Japanese style buffet. The ingredients for all their dishes uses local ingredients from Hokkaido. There are many restaurants around the area and a few places to grab a drink. This area has many hotels in it but if you are looking for a basic place to stay, then Unizo Inn Express is a very affordable option. Plus, being in Japan, even the cheaper hotels are clean and well presented.
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0134-21-5000 http://www.wingbay-otaru.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Supermarket, clothing stores, restaurants, fast food stores, entertainment areas, movie theatre, furniture stores, 5000 parking, swimming pool, wheelchair access |
| Location / Getting There | Wing Bay Otaru is right across from Otaruchikko Train Station on the JR Otaru line. 25 minute train ride from Sapporo station 〒047-0008 11 Chikko, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido |
The JR train line on the way to Otaru passes some great coastline. Along this JR line there are various stops before the final destination of Otaru. Two stations before the Otaru train station, you can find the Wing Bay Otaru department store. Opened in 1999, this huge department is about 1.5km long. It is one of the largest shopping complexes in Japan. The centre is 4 stories and has ample parking. In terms of shopping there are plenty of outlet shops, including mens, womens, and kids clothing stores. There is also a Nittori which is a huge furniture and home furnishing store.
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Apart from all these shops, Wing Bay Otaru shops has a huge hotel overlooking the marina. There is a cinema, a swimming pool, a bowling alley and a sports club, plus a large play centre for the kids. To fuel the body for shopping and all these activities there are about thirty different restaurants ranging from Mos Burger to gourmet dining. There is also a supermarket to pick up some fresh food. It is here you can get some boxed lunches. Why not grab one and head out to the park overlooking the water or eat outside along the boardwalk.
| Cost per night | ¥5,000 - ¥16,000 per person |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Contact | 0158-29-3399 |
| Restaurant | Yes |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Notes | Onsen available Souvenir shop Smoking & non smoking rooms Western & Japanese rooms Parking space for 40 vehicles Karaoke room available |
| Location | 5 minutes past Takinoue town by car Motomachi, Takinoue, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido 099-5604 |
Foyer
Takinoue Hotel Keikoku is a large hotel located just past the town of Takinoue. The hotel is located near all the sightseeing spots. Takinoue is busiest from May to June so it is recommended to reserve a room during these peak times. The rooms are both Western style and Japanese style, and some rooms are non smoking. Wi-fi is available in all rooms. There are various plans, and depending on the price, you can get dinner included with the room. Japanese cuisine and Western cuisine are both available, which come in standard or delicious deluxe meal. Breakfast is a Japanese style buffet.
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Izumi Bath House
Admission
(cost per person)¥440 adult
¥160 children
Opening Hours All day for guests
10:00 - 21:00 for day visitors
Closed 8:30 - 10:00 (for cleaning)
Notes Body soap and shampoo provided
Face towel ¥100
Bath towel ¥200 (loan)
This small and relaxing onsen is perfect to sooth any aches and pains, or to just freshen up. The onsen is located on the ground floor past the reception. Visitors coming in for the day are more than welcome, which is especially convenient if you are staying at the Keikoku Park Camping Ground which is right by the hotel. The ticket machine for the onsen is next to the reception. Lockers are provided free of charge for valuables. The inside baths offer views over part of the Takinoue Gorge.
Forest Restaurant
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:15 - 14:00 17:30 - 20:30 (last order at 20:00) |
| Closed | - |
| Notes | Japanese & Western dining |
Nice views from the rooms
Karaoke Rooms
Pricing Guide
(cost per hour)¥1,080 : 10:00 to 13:00
¥1,620 : 13:00 to 18:00
¥2,160 : 18:00 to 23:00
If you are into karaoke, then Takinoue Hotel Keikoku offers this service. There are karaoke rooms to hire for friends and family. They have the latest songs on their karaoke machine. The hotel also has snacks and finger food that can be ordered. Drinks, too, are also available.
Apart from the onsen, restaurant, and the karaoke rooms, there is a souvenir shop which is also located in the lobby. They not only have herbs (which is what Takinoue is famous for), but they also have goods made from local materials, chopping boards and serve ware for example. The souvenir shop ‘Forest Shop’ is open from 7:00 to 21:00. There is plenty to see and do while in Takinoue. There is the Takinoue City Museum, which is directly across from the hotel, as is the Kaori No Sato Herb Garden down the road. The hotel is only a five minute drive from Takinoue Park Shibazakura Festival, which is a must see!
| Standard rate (1 person) | Onsen only: Adults ￥650. Children ￥300 Overnight stay (including dinner): ￥7170 - ￥14,190 Short day pass (including meal): ￥3650 - ￥5300 *Tax included |
| Opening Hours | For day visit 9: 00 - 22: 00 (last reception) 23: 00 (closed) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-596-2131 info@matsunoyu.co.jp |
| Rooms | 10 Japanese style rooms |
| Credit cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, NICOS, JCB, UC, Diners, SAISON |
| Notes | Restaurant Wheelchair access Wifi available Free parking Electric car charging location |
| Location / Getting There | Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Koganei 24 45 minute drive from Sapporo 50 minutes from JR Sapporo station bound for Jozankei Onsen 50 minutes by bus from Sapporo station to Toyohira Gorge hot spring. 30 minutes by bus from Makomanai Subway Station to Jozankei Onsen Get off at Kogane hot springs bus stop and walk 5 minutes on foot |
Tempura and Udon noodle set
Matsunoya Ryokan is a pleasant onsen located on Toyohira river up in the mountains near Jozankei. This onsen gets its water from the base of Mt. Koranuma and contains rich minerals to sooth the body. For those dropping in for an hour or two, the onsen has a (gender separated) indoor and outdoor bath that overlooks Toyohira river and is a great place to relax. The restaurant here serves up delicious meals using Hokkaido ingredients, including wild vegetables that have a fresh seasonal taste. There is also a souvenir shop, a game corner, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.
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Restaurant area
For those wishing to stay for a night or longer there are 10 Japanese style rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned, and dinner and breakfast is included and is served in the guestrooms. With meals, depending on the price, the bigger the course. Robes (Japanese Cotton Kimono) are supplied as well as a toothbrush set, body towel, bath towel, and a refrigerator. Wifi and LAN cables are provided in each room. The capacity for the hotel is 40 people, so reservations are recommended. There is a small cancellation fee.
To drive to the Onsen, there is free parking for up to 70 cars. It will take 45 minutes from central Sapporo, buses are available. There is a lot to see around this area, as it is only a 10 minute drive from Jozankei. Across from Matsunoyu Ryokan Onsen is the Sapporo Ainu Culture Promotion Center. The area is a nice spot to walk around, especially during the autumn.