Heiseikan Kaiyotei

The spacious lobby had a calm atmosphere that really made it feel like we had arrived at an Onsen Ryokan. It was also nice that there are four elevators. The Onsen was extremely relaxing. The changing area also had a traditional feel, and overall it was very good. We chose the plan with two meals, but the style is to go across the road to Shiosai-kan for dinner and breakfast. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it can’t be helped. The meals were gorgeous and very good, but I was surprised there were no soft drinks—only water or coffee. I understand that alcohol costs extra, but normally you would at least have tea and juice, or at minimum a drink-bar machine. I think this should be improved. By the way, a doll-shaped cake-like sweet called “Gokko-yaki,” which they say you can only buy here, was delicious. It’s made here so it really is only available here, which is great—and I’d like to go back to buy it again. Also, since there was only one key for the Room, it was quite inconvenient for our family trip of four people, though maybe that’s unavoidable with this type of key system.

About two days before our stay, we suddenly decided to go to Hakodate. When we were thinking about where to stay, we had been there several times, and we had taken my parents to Shiosaitei many times, but we had never taken them to Kaiyotei because it had been closed for a while—so we chose this Accommodation! Since it was a weekday, it was affordable and not crowded, so we could relax. I enjoyed the bath with my mother at a leisurely pace; however, my father loves saunas, so he was disappointed there wasn’t one. The meals were the same as at Shiosaitei that we always visit, so the quality was reliably good, and my parents were happy because there was plenty of food to choose from.When I requested a Room with a nice view, they gave us one on the top 11th floor. The bath is on the floor right above, which made everything very convenient!Thank you very much.