Ryokan Ichinomatsu
Spacious tatami room with low table, shoji screens, wooden ceiling and garden-facing glass at Ryokan Ichinomatsu, Hokkaidō
Wooden changing room with sinks, stools and lockers at Ryokan Ichinomatsu in Hokkaidō, Japan
Traditional tatami room with low table, zabuton cushions, shoji screens and garden-facing sliding doors at Ryokan Ichinomatsu in Hokkaidō
Calm tatami room with low table, sofa seating and sliding shoji doors at Ryokan Ichinomatsu Hokkaidō
Japanese courtyard garden with pruned trees, rock landscaping and sand pathways between ryokan buildings
Spacious tatami banquet room with low tables and stage at Ryokan Ichinomatsu in Hokkaidō
Sunlit tatami corridor with seating, shoji screens and calligraphy alcove at Ryokan Ichinomatsu, Hokkaido

Ryokan Ichinomatsu

9.3
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.3/10, based on 203 reviews. ? Our score combines two signals: 50% based on traveler sentiment and guest feedback found online, and 50% based on our internal on-site evaluation plus ratings from verified travelers on our platform, who must provide proof of stay.
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Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM
Hot Spring Town Garden Setting Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath Kaiseki Cuisine
Staff 9,7/10
Facilities 9,2/10
Cleanliness 9,7/10
Comfort 9,3/10
Value for money 9,0/10
Location 9,0/10

Ryokan highlights

A traditional Yunokawa Onsen ryokan in Hakodate known for garden-facing Japanese style and private in-room dining.

Yunokawa Onsen BaseWell-placed in Hakodate’s Yunokawa hot spring area, convenient for airport arrivals.
Garden-Facing RoomsJapanese-style rooms look onto a seasonal garden, adding calm and privacy.
Open-Air OnsenIndoor baths and a wooden open-air bath showcase the ryokan’s hot spring appeal.
In-Room KaisekiDinner and breakfast are served privately in-room for a relaxed traditional stay.
Classic Ryokan FeelTatami rooms and pure Japanese styling create an authentic old-school atmosphere.
Quiet HospitalityReview patterns consistently emphasize peaceful surroundings and attentive, courteous service.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1-2 nightsAccess is the strongest driver: it is very close to Hakodate Airport and within reach of the tram, so 1 night works well for arrival or departure, while 2 nights suits a slower Hakodate rhythm with kaiseki dinner, breakfast, baths, and one city sightseeing day.
Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night traditional onsen stay in Hakodate, or 2 nights only if you want a slower airport-side Hakodate plan with tram sightseeing.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay areaYunokawa is convenient and relaxing, but it is not dense enough for a long ryokan-only stay.
Not a private-bath ryokanVerified listings show public baths and no reservable private bath, so privacy-focused bathers may be disappointed.
Room style is traditionalThis property leans strongly Japanese-style, which may not suit travelers wanting a modern hotel setup.

Food & drinks

A traditional Hakodate ryokan with private in-room kaiseki dining, Japanese breakfast, banquet halls, and a few useful local seafood and noodle options nearby.

In-Room Dining (on-site)
on-site

Private guest-room dining for dinner and breakfast.

  • Kaiseki dinnerfoodSeasonal multi-course Japanese meal.
  • Fried kinkispecialtyHouse local specialty fish dish.
  • Japanese breakfastfoodTraditional breakfast set.
  • Fukkurinko ricefoodHokkaido rice served at breakfast.
  • Morning coffeedrinkFree coffee from 7 a.m.
Unkai (on-site)
on-site

Large tatami banquet hall for group meals and courses.

  • Course banquet mealfoodJapanese set course for groups.
  • All-you-can-drinkdrinkAvailable for larger groups.
  • Seasonal dishesspecialtyCourse contents vary by season.
Kozushi (nearby)
nearbyabout 3 min walk

Well-known nearby sushi spot in Yunokawa.

  • Creative sushifoodSushi with local seafood focus.
  • Scallop dishesspecialtyPopular Hokkaido shellfish items.
  • SakedrinkGood match with sushi.

Access, transport and nearby sights

This ryokan is in Hakodate’s Yunokawa Onsen area and is especially convenient from Hakodate Airport, with workable tram and bus access from central Hakodate.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Should you choose this ryokan?

A strong pick for travelers who want a traditional ryokan stay in Hakodate with a calm garden atmosphere, solid onsen facilities, and elaborate Hokkaido-style meals. It is less ideal for guests seeking ultra-modern rooms, late-morning check-out, or a highly central sightseeing base.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Authentic ryokan atmosphereThe property leans fully into a classic Japanese stay with tatami rooms, yukata, a central courtyard, and a quieter old-school feel rather than a generic hotel style.
  • Beautiful garden-facing roomsGuest rooms are oriented toward a traditional Japanese garden with koi pond, which gives the stay a serene, inward-looking atmosphere that feels distinctively ryokan.
  • Excellent Hakodate seafood diningDinner is a real highlight here, with Kaiseki courses featuring local specialties such as hairy crab, squid, sea urchin hot pot, and deep-fried kinki fish.
  • Two distinct bath stylesThe onsen setup is more interesting than a single standard bath, with both Juraku and Hinoki baths, each including indoor and open-air options and switched by gender overnight.
  • Easy access from the airportIt works especially well for short Hakodate stays because it is in Yunokawa Onsen, roughly 7 to 8 minutes from Hakodate Airport and still manageable from JR Hakodate Station.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • Not the most central baseAlthough convenient for the airport and onsen district, it is not in the main sightseeing core around Hakodate Station or the bay area, so city exploration takes extra transit time.
  • Some rooms feel more classic than luxeThe East Wing especially is positioned as the traditional side of the inn, so travelers expecting a sharply contemporary luxury finish may find parts of the stay more nostalgic than polished.
  • Early check-out can feel strictCheck-out is 10:00 AM, which is fairly early if you prefer slow ryokan mornings or want more time after breakfast to relax.
  • Public bath rules are very traditionalThe bathing style is fully Japanese, with no swimsuits or towels allowed in the bath area, which may feel uncomfortable for first-time onsen users.
  • Best value depends on booking mealsA big part of the appeal is the full ryokan experience with Kaiseki dining, so travelers who do not care much about formal Japanese dinners may not get the same value from staying here.

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