Boutique Hotels in Hakodate

This is a destination ryokan. Wonderful, sincere, kind and well-trained staff. The onsen in the suite is huge and wondrous (at 6'1", I could stretch myself out completely, albeit diagonally). Navigating the stairs are a bit of a challenge if you do not travel as light as the Japanese. The suite is enormous but there is a large tatami room for two adults to sleep w/ futon that is useless if you travel as a couple. However, the highlight are the meals. You absolutely must purchase the breakfast and dinner! It is fabulous!!! Reservations are required because you are served in your own "room" (just you and your party). The food is fantastic in every sense of the word. They try to include farm-to-table as well (the local small farmed rice was the absolute bomb).

Second time we've stayed here and it was amazing. Central location a stone's throw from the red brick warehouses, very comfortable rooms, an amazing buffet breakfast and the best rooftop onsen.