
Hakodate's gourmet cuisine and relaxing hot spring baths
A heart-filling time of moisture.
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Recommended Plans
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Ryokan Collection 3 Ryokan Joint Project] Local trip in midsummer with Matsuri-bayashi (festival music) / with evening meal and breakfast
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Hotel Banso Buffet Plan is the best deal! Enjoy Hakodate's food and hot springs / Includes evening meal and breakfast
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The plan with breakfast is a great deal! Enjoy Hakodate's cuisine and hot springs after a day of sightseeing.
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90 days in advance / Early booking] Early booking is recommended! Enjoy Hakodate's cuisine and hot spring baths.
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60 days prior reservation] Early reservation is recommended! Enjoy Hakodate's cuisine and hot springs with evening meal and breakfast.
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Standard] Enjoy a buffet of Hokkaido's delicacies and Yunokawa hot springs / with evening meal and breakfast
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Standard] Enjoy sightseeing and hot springs without worrying about time! Enjoy Hokkaido's delicacies in the morning with breakfast.
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Standard] Plan your own meals♪ Enjoy the hot spring after a day of sightseeing / Overnight stay with no meal plan
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Recommended Point of Interests
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Recommended Point of Interests01
A large public bath where you can fully enjoy the famous hot spring.
Yunokawa Onsen is one of the three major hot spring villages in Hokkaido, boasting a history of more than 350 years. The bathhouse "Yuzo" is richly and luxuriously infused with hot spring water. The concept is "Onsen Living. Enjoy the famous hot spring water, sweat out in the two types of saunas, enjoy the cool Hakodate air, and relax in the "yuagari lounge" after bathing. The large baths are unlike anything you have ever experienced in a ryokan.

Recommended Point of Interests02
A Hokkaido buffet featuring the bounty of the sea and land.
Authentic sushi prepared by our chefs and seasonal fresh fish caught in the surrounding seas. You can enjoy seasonal ingredients nurtured by the land and sea of Hokkaido to your heart's content.

Recommended Point of Interests03
A fusion of comfort and functionality,
A comfortable and healing space.
Western-style rooms with sofas and Japanese and Western-style rooms with tatami mats to lie down on. Both rooms allow you to take off your shoes at the entrance and relax with your bare feet. Both Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western-style rooms have a retro-modern Japanese taste and are designed to make both modern Japanese and foreigners feel nostalgic and exotic.
Museum Map
Floor map

Facilities
Facilities

Enjoy the hot springs of Yunokawa while sightseeing in Hakodate. Enjoy the seafood from the mountains and the sea of Hokkaido. We provide such a relaxing space away from everyday life and offer heartfelt hospitality.
A space of hospitality and relaxation surrounded by the exotic design typical of Hakodate.
Hotel Banso" harmoniously blends exotic culture and Japanese warmth, arranged in a modern way.
Hakodate opened at the end of the Edo period as one of Japan's leading trading ports and was one of the first to adopt foreign culture,
The hotel's distinctive exterior, which incorporates both modern and retro elements, is striking.
The hotel's symbolic 5-meter-high lobby fireplace is based on the concept of a "civilization opening picture scroll.
It creates a unique atmosphere with a mixture of exoticism and northern romance.

A space of hospitality and relaxation surrounded by the exotic design typical of Hakodate.
Hotel Banso" harmoniously blends exotic culture and Japanese warmth, arranged in a modern way.
Hakodate opened at the end of the Edo period as one of Japan's leading trading ports and was one of the first to adopt foreign culture,
The hotel's distinctive exterior, which incorporates both modern and retro elements, is striking.
The hotel's symbolic 5-meter-high lobby fireplace is based on the concept of a "civilization opening picture scroll.
It creates a unique atmosphere with a mixture of exoticism and northern romance.
Yuzo Lounge
As a meeting place after bathing. As a place to relax and rest your burning body. It is a luxurious space to be used in combination with the hot spring baths.

Yuzo Lounge
As a meeting place after bathing. As a place to relax and rest your burning body. It is a luxurious space to be used in combination with the hot spring baths.
Store
We have a wide variety of stylish items including famous Hokkaido confections suitable as souvenirs of your trip to Hakodate, Hokkaido. We also offer local delivery service, so please inquire with our staff.
Open 7:00-10:00, 15:00-22:00

Store
We have a wide variety of stylish items including famous Hokkaido confections suitable as souvenirs of your trip to Hakodate, Hokkaido. We also offer local delivery service, so please inquire with our staff.
Open 7:00-10:00, 15:00-22:00
Yuzo Salon
After warming up in the hot spring, treat yourself to a healing treatment or esthetic treatment. We offer a relaxing and elegant moment in your busy life.
Reservations can be made at the front desk or directly at the Yuzo Salon.
Business hours: Weekdays 16:00-24:00 (last appointment 23:00)
Saturday and Sunday 16:00-25:00 (last reservation 24:00)

Yuzo Salon
After warming up in the hot spring, treat yourself to a healing treatment or esthetic treatment. We offer a relaxing and elegant moment in your busy life.
Reservations can be made at the front desk or directly at the Yuzo Salon.
Business hours: Weekdays 16:00-24:00 (last appointment 23:00)
Saturday and Sunday 16:00-25:00 (last reservation 24:00)
Wi-Fi Information
Hotel Banso offers wireless LAN Internet service to all guests. Please enjoy a comfortable Internet environment.

Wi-Fi Information
Hotel Banso offers wireless LAN Internet service to all guests. Please enjoy a comfortable Internet environment.
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Onsen
Hot Spring

The concept of the large bath "Yuzo" is a hot spring living room.
The hot spring, the bath, the sauna, and the post-bath experience all come together to relax, talk, and enjoy a peaceful time together.
In addition to soaking in the traditional "Yunokawa Onsen," you can also enjoy a variety of unique baths and saunas to fully appreciate the hot spring itself.
The comfortable design and presentation will make you want to stay, relax your body and mind, and enjoy the hot spring even more.
Characteristics of Yunokawa Onsen
Yunokawa Onsen, which boasts a history of more than 350 years, has clear, colorless water that feels refreshing, and is rich in sodium chloride and calcium chloride springs, which have excellent efficacy.
Since the spring water is as hot as approximately 65 degrees Celsius, it is supplied at an appropriate temperature, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural hot spring water* as it is.
*Water is added, temperature is heated, and circulation is used (Silky bath is not a hot spring).

Characteristics of Yunokawa Onsen
Yunokawa Onsen, which boasts a history of more than 350 years, has clear, colorless water that feels refreshing, and is rich in sodium chloride and calcium chloride springs, which have excellent efficacy.
Since the spring water is as hot as approximately 65 degrees Celsius, it is supplied at an appropriate temperature, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural hot spring water* as it is.
*Water is added, temperature is heated, and circulation is used (Silky bath is not a hot spring).
Yuzo Lounge
After relaxing in the hot spring, please take your time in the Yuzo Lounge with its lush tatami mats and the scent of wood.
You can meet someone after bathing, or just relax and unwind after a long day in the hot spring. Cold drinks and ice cream are available for your refreshment and cool down.

Yuzo Lounge
After relaxing in the hot spring, please take your time in the Yuzo Lounge with its lush tatami mats and the scent of wood.
You can meet someone after bathing, or just relax and unwind after a long day in the hot spring. Cold drinks and ice cream are available for your refreshment and cool down.
Relaxation
After warming up slowly in the hot spring, treat yourself to a relaxation esthetic treatment. In addition to relaxing foot pressure points, head care, and full-body care to loosen your body to the core, we also offer esthetic menus such as face care and body treatments.

Relaxation
After warming up slowly in the hot spring, treat yourself to a relaxation esthetic treatment. In addition to relaxing foot pressure points, head care, and full-body care to loosen your body to the core, we also offer esthetic menus such as face care and body treatments.
Onsen Outline
15:00 - 24:00, 5:00 - 9:30 (Men and women change)
Day-trip bathing
Please inquire in advance.
Please inquire in advance.
Monday-Friday: 15:00 - 21:00 (leave at 22:00)
Saturdays and Sundays: 12:30 - 21:00 (leave at 22:00)
One-day bathing fee (including consumption tax and bath tax)
Monday through Friday: Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,800 yen Children (3 years old to elementary school students): 900 yen
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,200 yen Children (3 years old - elementary school students) 1,100 yen
GW and peak season: Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,600 yen, children (3 years old - elementary school students) 1,300 yen
Amenities
Shampoo, conditioner, body shampoo, shower cap, hair elastic, etc.
Bath towels and face towels are available at the front desk for free. (Return boxes are located in the changing rooms.)
Remarks
Drunken people and people with tattoos are not allowed to use the facilities.
Please note
Please refrain from taking pictures of the changing rooms and bathrooms with smartphones or digital cameras and posting them on SNS.
Please park your car in Parking Lot 2.
Spring Quality and Efficacy
Yunokawa Onsen has been loved by people as a famous hot spring since ancient times. The water is clear, colorless, odorless, and moist to the touch. The water is clear, odorless, and moist to the touch, and contains the largest amount of sodium calcium chloride. It is well known for its ability to "warm up well" and is effective against sensitivity to cold.
It is said to be effective for rheumatism, bruises, sprains, women's diseases, stiff shoulders, back pain, neuralgia, gastrointestinal diseases, and recovery from fatigue.
Name of spring | Yukawa 1-chome No.1 well, No.2 well fountainhead mixture |
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Spring quality | Sodium chloride hot spring (neutral isotonic high hot spring) (former name of spring: salt spring) |
Contraindications | Acute illness (especially with fever), active tuberculosis, malignant tumors, serious heart disease, respiratory failure, renal failure, hemorrhagic disease, severe anemia, other diseases in progress in general, pregnancy (especially early and late stage) |
Indications for use as a bath | Neuralgia, myalgia, arthralgia, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, relief from fatigue, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, convalescence, health promotion, frail children, chronic skin diseases, chronic women's diseases, cuts, burns |
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Dining
Meals

A wide variety of Hokkaido's seafood, seasonal vegetables, and wild game are prepared in a variety of ways. Raw, seared, or cooked. Enjoy a buffet featuring dishes prepared by skilled chefs using only the finest ingredients.
The menu shown is just an example. The dishes may be subject to change due to availability.
For information on food allergies, please refer to the "For Guests with Food Allergies" page.
Dinner Menu
Colorful "decorative sushi" and sashimi unique to Hokkaido are must-try dishes. Meat and seasonal vegetables served in the live kitchen are also a specialty of the hotel.
The menu shown is just an example. The menu is subject to change due to availability.

Dinner Menu
Colorful "decorative sushi" and sashimi unique to Hokkaido are must-try dishes. Meat and seasonal vegetables served in the live kitchen are also a specialty of the hotel.
The menu shown is just an example. The menu is subject to change due to availability.
Breakfast Menu
We serve a sumptuous bowl of rice topped with a variety of Hokkaido's ingredients, and grilled fish. We also offer a wide variety of dishes such as bread baked at the hotel and a variety of salads.
The menu shown is just an example. The menu is subject to change due to availability.

Breakfast Menu
We serve a sumptuous bowl of rice topped with a variety of Hokkaido's ingredients, and grilled fish. We also offer a wide variety of dishes such as bread baked at the hotel and a variety of salads.
The menu shown is just an example. The menu is subject to change due to availability.
Dining venue "Kura Matsuri
The concept is Hakodate ×Kura ×Festival. Please enjoy your meal in this lively venue.

Dining venue "Kura Matsuri
The concept is Hakodate ×Kura ×Festival. Please enjoy your meal in this lively venue.
Dinner | 18:00-21:00 (last order 20:30) |
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Breakfast | 7:00-9:00 (CLOSE) |
Number of seats | 184 seats |
Remarks | All seats are non-smoking |
Chef's Introduction Chef Yoshihiro Kitada
Hakodate is surrounded on three sides by the sea, with warm currents from the Sea of Japan and cold currents from the Pacific Ocean flowing into the city, making it blessed with seafood. It is also home to many agricultural products and dairy products nurtured in the rich land of Hokkaido.
We hope you will experience Hakodate and Hokkaido through your taste buds as well, and have prepared buffet meals that utilize the finest ingredients.
We want our guests to enjoy not only the taste of the food, but also the atmosphere of the meal, so we cook sushi and teppanyaki right in front of our guests, allowing them to enjoy the food with their eyes first, and then serve it freshly prepared.
Our staff will do their utmost to make your stay with us the best possible time.
We hope you will enjoy your meal at Hakodate Yunokawa Hotel Masou.

Chef's Introduction Chef Yoshihiro Kitada
Hakodate is surrounded on three sides by the sea, with warm currents from the Sea of Japan and cold currents from the Pacific Ocean flowing into the city, making it blessed with seafood. It is also home to many agricultural products and dairy products nurtured in the rich land of Hokkaido.
We hope you will experience Hakodate and Hokkaido through your taste buds as well, and have prepared buffet meals that utilize the finest ingredients.
We want our guests to enjoy not only the taste of the food, but also the atmosphere of the meal, so we cook sushi and teppanyaki right in front of our guests, allowing them to enjoy the food with their eyes first, and then serve it freshly prepared.
Our staff will do their utmost to make your stay with us the best possible time.
We hope you will enjoy your meal at Hakodate Yunokawa Hotel Masou.
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Rooms
Room

The moment you take off your shoes and go barefoot, you will feel a sense of "relief. In order for guests to feel free to relax in their rooms with their bare feet, Hotel Banso requires guests to take off their shoes at the entrance.
The fusion of Japanese and Western styles, of relaxation and functionality, creates a comfortable and healing space.
Standard Room
We offer Japanese and Western-style rooms with balconies so that you can relax and feel the Hakodate breeze.

Standard Room
We offer Japanese and Western-style rooms with balconies so that you can relax and feel the Hakodate breeze.
Casual Room
These Western-style rooms are simple, yet incorporate a Japanese design.

Casual Room
These Western-style rooms are simple, yet incorporate a Japanese design.
Tatami Room
You can enjoy the Japanese atmosphere of an onsen ryokan. Please relax on the traditional Japanese tatami mats.

Tatami Room
You can enjoy the Japanese atmosphere of an onsen ryokan. Please relax on the traditional Japanese tatami mats.
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News & Events
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Sakura Quality An ESG Practice (a.k.a. Sakura Quality Green)" 4 Goromoizakura, a quality certification system for lodging facilities, has been awarded.
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Notice of change of hours for day-trip bathing
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Notice of price revision for one-day bathing and one-day plan (dinner and breakfast)
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Notice of Restrictions on Use of Open-air Baths due to Tile Replacement Work
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Notice of Maintenance Closure
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Notice of change of hours for day-trip bathing
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Notice of Price Revision for One Day Trip Bathing
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Our Thoughts
Brand Concept
A retro-modern building and a huge fireplace based on the concept of a civilization opening picture scroll welcome you,
The hotel "Bansou" invites you into the world of Japanese spirit and Western genius.
The hotel invites you to a world of Japanese spirit and Western flair.
Here, you will experience a quality time that will enrich the soul of each and every one of you.
We are committed to providing a comfortable distance and attentive hospitality,
Our wish is for you to relax and feel at home.
We hope that our guests will relax and feel at home while experiencing the exotic traditions and culture of Hakodate throughout the hotel,
The charm of Hakodate lies in its atmosphere, where you can feel the exotic traditions and culture of Hakodate throughout the hotel, while your mind is soothed and relaxed.
This is what makes the area and Banso what it is.
The restaurant also offers seasonal delicacies that fully appreciate the northern land and sea, and Hakodate's culinary culture.
A journey of northern romance where you can enjoy the world of Hakodate and its cuisine to the fullest.
How to get to us
Access
Hakodate/Yunokawa Onsen Hotel Bansou
Hakodate City, Hokkaido, 042-0932
1-15-3 Yukawa-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
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