La Cachette  

Tucked in Hakodate, minutes from Yunokawa Hot Spring and Yukura Shrine. This cottage-style vacation home is a short drive to Fort Goryokaku and sits close to Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and Hakodate Racecourse, about 4 km from Hakodate Airport.

A 4.5-star cottage retreat with a cozy, modern vibe. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature fireplaces, private spa tubs and balconies; kitchens come with full-sized refrigerators, ovens and stovetops. Entertainment includes LCD TVs and video-game consoles, while bathrooms offer separate showers and deep soaking tubs with complimentary toiletries.

Soak in your in-room hot tub or enjoy nearby Yunokawa onsen; the property also has a terrace and garden for views, plus picnic and barbecue areas. Wellness perks include a sauna and seasonal ski-area access, and a tour desk helps arrange local excursions.

Free self parking onsite and a roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge. Complimentary wireless internet across the property, plus transfer service, laundry/dry cleaning, concierge and English/Japanese-speaking staff.

An on-site restaurant serves meals, while picnic and barbecue areas let you enjoy casual outdoor dining. Concierge and the tour desk can point you to local dining options and market-fresh specialties.