Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel

Last year, I stayed here because I wanted to try ice fishing for wakasagi. There is a pond called Junsainuma about 5 minutes away by car where you can fish for wakasagi, and it had a great atmosphere with mostly locals. I went wakasagi fishing three times during my stay. Since there is a shuttle bus from the Hotel to Onuma Quasi-National Park, I was also able to visit the snow festival held at the park and fully enjoy Onuma with the giant slide and Numaya’s dango.I fell in love with winter in Onuma and this was my second visit this year. This time I rented a car, which expanded my range of activities, and I also went skiing. Seeing the snow monsters at Nanae Snow Park was an amazing memory.This time, I invited another family to come with us, and they arranged Rooms close to each other so we could have a great time together. Around the Hotel you can also enjoy sledding and slides, and we had fun roasting marshmallows at the ice bar. The open-air bath while watching the snow was so relaxing—you can have plenty of fun even just staying at the Hotel!We chose a 4-night stay with breakfast-and-dinner buffet included, so dinner started to feel a bit repetitive, but the food is very delicious.I want to come every year. I heard summer is peak season, but winter is highly recommended too.

It’s an excellent setting and location for sightseeing around Onuma. I love the very relaxing, calm atmosphere. There is also an Onsen with great views. Personally, it would be even better if there were a sauna as well.By chance, the night I stayed was very clear, and I was moved by the beautiful starry sky visible from my Room. It’s also extremely convenient for ski trips—about a 20-minute drive to Nanae Snow Park.