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Hakodate Yunokawa Takubokutei
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Rakuten Travel rating: 3.63 out of 5 (2,101 reviews). Guests speak favorably of the spectacular open-air bath on the top floor (11F), which looks out over Hakodate's cityscape and the sea, as well as the sauna and wide variety of buffet dishes. It is also popular with families as a base for sightseeing in Hakodate.
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Kids Facilities
Private-hire bath
Private-hire bath
The private-hire baths come in 2 types with different atmospheres: "Heisei Modern" and "Showa Retro." Families have the bath to themselves, so children can splash about without worrying about other guests. Only the Heisei Modern type has a baby bed, and use costs JPY 3,300 for 50 minutes, including tax.
- •Only the Heisei Modern type has a baby bed.
Enjoy Space
Enjoy Space
The Enjoy Space was created after renovation in 2022. It has play equipment, including capsule toy machines, for children and their families to enjoy together. The frequently asked questions also state that there is no game corner or similar facility, so please confirm the details in advance.
Baby beds and children's yukata
Baby beds and children's yukata
Baby beds are provided in the men's and women's communal-bath changing rooms for changing and getting ready with young children and babies. The break area in the Heisei Modern private-hire bath also has a baby bed and baby supplies. Children's yukata are available in 2 sizes, S and M. The men's changing room does not have a diaper waste bin, so please take care.
- •The men's changing room does not have a diaper waste bin.
Children's dining support
Children's dining support
Kids' chairs are provided in the restaurant. The front desk can warm baby food on request. Hot water for formula is provided in the guest-room kettle, and the front desk can assist if more is needed.
Overview
Hakodate Yunokawa Takubokutei is a hot-spring ryokan in Hakodate's Yunokawa Onsen and part of the Noguchi Kanko Group. Room types include Japanese-Western rooms, Japanese-style tatami rooms, and Western-style rooms; the Japanese-Western and Japanese-style rooms accommodate up to 5 guests. The communal bath and open-air bath on the top floor (11F) use chloride spring water, and baby beds are provided in both the men's and women's changing rooms. There are 2 types of private-hire bath, one of which has a baby bed, allowing families to enjoy the onsen privately. Dinner and breakfast are creative buffets featuring southern Hokkaido cuisine, with baby food warming and kids' chairs available. The property also has an Enjoy Space with play equipment and is suitable for multigenerational trips.
Rooms
The ryokan was renovated in December 2024 and offers Japanese-Western rooms, Japanese-style tatami rooms, and Western-style rooms (twin and single). Japanese-Western and Japanese-style rooms accommodate up to 5 guests, while Western-style rooms accommodate 1 to 2 guests. Upper-floor rooms (8F to 10F) are designed to overlook Hakodate's sea and mountains and have larger-than-usual beds. The top-tier Deluxe Japanese-Western rooms are limited to 3 rooms and have wider beds than standard rooms, massage chairs, and separate bathrooms and toilets. Family-friendly options include the Premier Twin (45 square meters), with 2 large beds, and a 53-square-meter Japanese-Western room combining an 8-tatami Japanese-style room with a twin-bed room. This room has a separate bathroom and toilet and accommodates up to 5 guests. All guest rooms are nonsmoking. Many rooms have the bath and toilet together in a single unit, while some, including the 53-square-meter Japanese-Western room and the Deluxe Japanese-Western rooms, have the bath and toilet in separate rooms.
Dining
Both dinner and breakfast are casual Hakodate and southern Hokkaido seafood buffets featuring creative Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last order at 8:30 p.m.), and breakfast is available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (last order at 8:30 a.m.). Kids' chairs are provided in the restaurant. The front desk can warm baby food on request, and hot water for formula is provided in the guest-room kettle. If more hot water is needed, the front desk can assist. For food allergies, the property labels the specified allergens (9 items as of 2025). However, it cannot guarantee that allergens are removed from dishes, as cross-contact through cooking equipment or hands is possible.
Baths and Onsen
On the top floor (11F) are the Sky Communal Bath Hall "Unkai" and the Sky Open-Air Bath "Isaribi." The spring water is a chloride spring (neutral, isotonic, and high-temperature spring). The hotel says children can bathe here with peace of mind, and baby beds are provided in both the men's and women's communal-bath changing rooms. Please note that the men's changing room does not have a diaper waste bin. The 2 private-hire bath types are "Heisei Modern" and "Showa Retro." The hotel says families can have the onsen to themselves without worrying about other guests, and that children can splash about freely. Only the Heisei Modern type has a baby bed, and use costs JPY 3,300 for 50 minutes, including tax. Towels and bath towels are not provided in the changing rooms, so guests must bring them from their rooms.
Family-friendly features
The Enjoy Space was created after renovation in 2022 and has play equipment, including capsule toy machines, for children and their families to enjoy together. The frequently asked questions also state that there is no game corner or similar facility, so please confirm the details in advance. Children's rates include a free option without amenities; for children aged 3 up to pre-elementary-school age, the rate is JPY 2,750 including tax without meals or futon bedding (co-sleeping while eating the same meals as a parent), or JPY 3,300 including tax with futon bedding only. Children's rates apply when a room is occupied by at least 2 adults; when 1 child stays with 1 adult, the child is charged the same rate as an adult. Children's yukata are available in 2 sizes, S and M. The property has 4 wheelchairs, but availability is limited, so advance reservation is required when needed. Accessible guest rooms are not available.
Access
The ryokan is 15 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes by streetcar from Hakodate Station, and 10 minutes by taxi from Hakodate Airport. Parking is available free of charge. Standard checkout is 10 a.m., but a 1-hour extension is available, allowing guests to stay until 11 a.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-18-15 Yunokawa-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0932 |
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| directions_carAccess | Accessible from JR Hakodate Station by car, or by streetcar to the Yunokawa Onsen stop. Hakodate Airport is nearby; please confirm details with the hotel. |
| trainNearest station | Hakodate |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available. |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, JACCS, ORICO, JTB, ANA, JAS, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.takubokutei.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 26, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are baby beds available for bathing and changing?
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Baby beds are provided in both the men's and women's communal-bath changing rooms. The Heisei Modern private-hire bath also has a baby bed in its break area. The men's changing room does not have a diaper waste bin.
What types of private-hire bath are available?
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There are 2 types: Heisei Modern and Showa Retro. Only the Heisei Modern type has a baby bed, and use costs JPY 3,300 for 50 minutes, including tax.
Can the hotel warm baby food?
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Yes. The front desk can warm baby food on request. Hot water for formula is provided in the guest-room kettle, and the front desk can assist if more is needed.
What are the children's rates?
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Children aged 3 up to pre-elementary-school age can stay for JPY 2,750 including tax without meals or futon bedding, while co-sleeping and eating the same meals as a parent, or for JPY 3,300 including tax with futon bedding only. Children's rates apply when a room has at least 2 adults. With 1 adult and 1 child, the child is charged the same rate as an adult. A free option without amenities is also available.
How far is the ryokan from Hakodate Station and the airport?
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It is 15 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes by streetcar from Hakodate Station, and 10 minutes by taxi from Hakodate Airport.
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