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Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.47 out of 5 (2,267 reviews). This onsen resort ryokan stands on the seafront in the Yunokawa Onsen area of Hakodate. Guests praise its 120 rooms with open-air baths overlooking the Tsugaru Strait and Mount Hakodate, and the fact that families can bathe in their room's open-air bath without worrying about other guests. The live-kitchen buffet laden with seafood and the ocean-side communal bath and open-air bath are popular as well. With mainly families and couples staying here, the atmosphere is calm.
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Rooms with open-air baths
Rooms with open-air baths
The ryokan has 120 rooms with onsen open-air baths looking out over the Tsugaru Strait. Most of the rooms have one, so even families with young children who find a communal bath difficult can enjoy the onsen as often as they like, privately and without worrying about other guests. The ocean-side Deluxe Japanese-style tatami room with an open-air bath (38 sq m) also lets you relax on the tatami.
- •120 rooms with onsen open-air baths
- •Ocean-side Deluxe Japanese-style tatami rooms with an open-air bath (38 sq m) are available
- •All rooms are non-smoking
Seaside communal bath and open-air bath
Seaside communal bath and open-air bath
The communal bath has windows along the entire ocean-facing wall, looking out over the Tsugaru Strait, the lights of the fishing boats and Mount Hakodate in the distance. There is also a seaside open-air bath and a sauna, where you can enjoy the celebrated waters of Yunokawa Onsen, a sodium-calcium chloride spring.
- •A communal bath with views along the entire ocean-facing wall
- •Seaside open-air bath and sauna
- •The spring water is a sodium-calcium chloride spring
Live-kitchen seafood buffet
Live-kitchen seafood buffet
Breakfast and dinner are both served as a buffet in the restaurant, with sushi hand-pressed to order at the live kitchen and dishes from the stone grill oven. Children can pick whatever they like, as much as they like, which takes the worry out of family meals.
- •A live kitchen with hand-pressed sushi and stone grill oven dishes
- •Buffet style, so children can choose what they like
- •Allergy accommodations can be discussed in advance
Overview
Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei is an onsen resort ryokan on the seafront in the Yunokawa Onsen area of Hakodate. Its outstanding setting looks out over the Tsugaru Strait and Mount Hakodate, and it has 120 rooms with onsen open-air baths, one of the largest such collections in Japan. Most of the rooms have an open-air bath, so families can soak in the onsen together without worrying about other guests. The buffet features a live kitchen laden with seafood, and the ocean-facing communal bath and open-air bath are draws in their own right. With mainly couples and families as guests, the atmosphere stays calm. It is 15 minutes by car from Hakodate Station and 5 minutes from Hakodate Airport, making it a convenient base for sightseeing.
Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei is an onsen resort ryokan on the seafront in the Yunokawa Onsen area of Hakodate, Hokkaido, a hot spring that boasts more than 360 years of history.
120 Rooms with Open-Air Baths
The ryokan stands in an outstanding location with sweeping views of the Tsugaru Strait, and it has 120 rooms with onsen open-air baths, one of the largest such collections in Japan, so guests can enjoy Yunokawa Onsen whenever they like. Most of the rooms have an open-air bath, so even families with young children who find a communal bath difficult can soak in the onsen as often as they like, privately and without worrying about other guests. There are also ocean-side Deluxe Japanese-style tatami rooms with an open-air bath (38 sq m), where you can relax on the tatami.
Seaside Communal Bath and Open-Air Bath
The communal bath has windows along the entire ocean-facing wall to make the most of the sweeping view, taking in the Tsugaru Strait, the lights of the fishing boats and Mount Hakodate in the distance. The spring water is a sodium-calcium chloride spring, said to be beneficial for neuralgia and recovery from fatigue. There is also a sauna.
Seafood Buffet
Breakfast and dinner are both served as a buffet in the restaurant, with sushi hand-pressed to order at the live kitchen and dishes from the stone grill oven. Children can pick whatever they like, as much as they like, which takes the worry out of family meals. Dishes prepared with allergies in mind can be discussed if you contact the ryokan in advance.
Families and Access
Children ages 0 to 1 stay free when co-sleeping without meals; contact the ryokan directly to arrange this. Guests are mainly individual travelers such as couples and families, and the ryokan does not accept school excursion groups, so the atmosphere stays calm. It is 15 minutes by car from Hakodate Station and about 5 minutes from Hakodate Airport, with free parking for 60 cars.
This page is compiled from information on the official website, Rakuten Travel and other sources. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest details.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-2-25 Yunokawa-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0932 |
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| directions_carAccess | 15 minutes by taxi from Hakodate Station, or about 15 minutes on Hakodate Bus route 6, getting off at the Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei-mae stop for a 1-minute walk. About 5 minutes by car from Hakodate Airport. |
| trainNearest station | Yunokawa Onsen (streetcar) |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 60 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-138-57-3911 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, JACCS, TOP, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | http://nagisatei.info/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the ryokan accommodate food allergies?
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If you have a food allergy, the ryokan will adjust dishes as far as it can. Please let them know at least 3 days before your stay.
Can we use the open-air bath in our room whenever we like?
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You can bathe any time during your stay. There are three types: a rock bath, a hinoki cypress bath, and one with a footbath.
Are there non-smoking rooms?
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Some of the rooms with open-air baths and some of the standard rooms are non-smoking. You need to select a room marked as non-smoking when you book.
Can I use the onsen while pregnant?
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It is said to be better to refrain from bathing in the onsen during early and late pregnancy. Even during the stable period of pregnancy, it is recommended that you check with your doctor.
What time does the dinner buffet start?
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Dinner is served buffet-style at Buffet Nagisa on the 2nd floor, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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