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Kappo Ryokan Wakamatsu
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan · Independent · Core Luxury
Kappo Ryokan Wakamatsu opened in 1922 in Hakodate's Yunokawa Onsen and has hosted Emperor Showa. The oceanfront inn is legendary for Michelin-acclaimed kappo cuisine built on Hokkaido seafood; every guest room looks at the Tsugaru Strait. Helen Keller also stayed. The house marked its centenary in 2022. Every room has a view of the strait, and the kitchen builds its reputation on the day's Hokkaido catch.
- Opened 1922
- Neighborhood: Yunokawa Onsen
History
Kappo Ryokan Wakamatsu opened in 1922 in Hakodate's Yunokawa Onsen as an ocean-facing inn. Emperor Showa stayed here; so did Helen Keller. The kitchen's kappo kaiseki, built on Hokkaido seafood, is what earned Michelin attention. The house marked 100 years in 2022.
Restaurants and bars
- Wakamatsu kappo — Restaurant · Kappo / Kaiseki
Amenities
- Oceanfront Yunokawa Onsen
- All rooms face the Tsugaru Strait
- Historic imperial stay (Emperor Showa)
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