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Information on exclusive rental accommodation at the Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property, The Old Soma Residence.

Hakodate, Motomachi. Perched on a hill in Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings the "The Old Soma Residence," a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property. This Japanese treasure, preserved for over a century, has been transformed into a modern, luxurious stay at the "Old Soma Residence Kazeno Heritage," a heritage hotel with only three rooms.

We are pleased to announce a special private accommodation plan where you can reserve all three rooms for your exclusive use, accommodating up to nine guests. Perfect for multi-generational family trips or special getaways with friends. Enjoy the space of Important Cultural Property all to yourself, without worrying about other guests.

Furthermore, the appeal of this plan isn't limited to having a private room all to yourself. It also offers the opportunity to experience the historic building, including the main building, a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property is also open to the public, in a more private and free way, all for your exclusive use.
Experience a night where you can deeply immerse yourself in Hakodate's history and aesthetics in a private space undisturbed by anyone.

Accommodation Plan

  • Plan Name
    Exclusive Use Accommodation Plan
  • Guest room
    Entire 3 rooms for rent
  • capacity
    up to 9 people
  • meal
    Breakfast included:
    Experience Hakodate's morning with the "Breakfast Basket" delivered to your room.
  • Check-in / Check-out
    3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
  • fee
    378,000 yen (including tax and service charge) / night
    * For stays on weekends, an additional charge of 50,000 yen will be applied.
  • How to make reservations and inquiries
    We are accepting requests via a dedicated form.
    Please fill in the required information and send it using the "Reservation / Inquiry" button below.

Things you can experience with this plan.

Stay at a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property.

The Old Soma Residence is the mansion of Teppei Soma, a wealthy merchant who supported the development of Hakodate. It is a valuable cultural asset that conveys the architectural beauty of the Meiji era and the memories of the port town of Hakodate.

To spend the night in a cultural asset that is usually a place for tours. It is an experience that feels like staying within history, while being a hotel.

The great benefactor of Hakodate who contributed to the city's development, Teppei Soma, built a masterpiece of architecture that blends Japanese and Western styles.

Private stay for up to 9 people, renting all 3 rooms.

We offer exclusive use of our three guest rooms for groups of up to nine people.
You and your companions can freely use all three guest rooms, each with its own unique charm: an open room overlooking Hakodate Port, a room renovated from a Important Cultural Property storehouse, and a tranquil room that evokes the memories of a former residence.

Whether it's a three-generation family resting in separate rooms or friends gathering to spend time as they please, the unique appeal of renting the entire building is that, unlike booking multiple hotel rooms, you can use the building as if it were your own private residence.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Hakodate and enjoy a truly special private stay in a historic mansion that has stood the test of time for over 100 years.

Room No. 1 "Hi" - A room with a spacious living area (72㎡) that offers a panoramic view of Hakodate Port.
Room 1 'hi'
Room 2 "Fu" - A heavy and serene space (121㎡) restored from an Important Cultural Property earthen storehouse.
Room 2 "fu"
Room 3 "Mi" - A room (49㎡) that evokes a sense of historical depth, adorned with a map related to the mansion.
Room 3 'Mi'

3. Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property "Main House" for an exclusive time for one group only.

The time spent in the "Main House," which is a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property, makes your stay at our facility special.
During regular accommodations, guests can use the most prestigious "Main Tatami Room" as a lounge exclusively for guests in the morning before the public opening.
On the other hand, with this plan that allows you to reserve all three rooms, you can enjoy your time at our facility more flexibly since only one group stays at a time.

You can spend your time quietly while looking at the garden, or chatting with family and friends.
Feel the design and atmosphere that remain in the mansion from over 100 years ago, and spend your time according to your itinerary and preferences for the day.

4. A premium tour exclusive to guests, encountering expressions different from those available to the general public.

A premium tour exclusively for hotel guests, featuring a guided tour of The Old Soma Residence.
We will guide you through the building, not only appreciating the design and furnishings that remain, but also unraveling the history of Teppei Soma and the city of Hakodate. By learning about the architectural details that you might not notice on a regular visit, and the background behind them, the space before you will begin to show a different facet.

For private stays, we will guide you through your stay, from your arrival onwards, according to the flow of your time. We will suggest the most comfortable way to spend your time, taking into account your daily itinerary and preferences.
Rather than "seeing" it as part of a public viewing, this is a quiet cultural experience where you can listen to its history in the solitude of the museum. It's an experience open exclusively to guests staying at our museum.

In addition to the above, our museum also offers opportunities to experience Hakodate's history, food culture, and local characteristics. Various experiences We have it available.
- An experience of visiting a winery and tasting Hokkaido wines together with the winemakers.
- Premium dinner Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward a designated Important Cultural Property.
A morning tour to see the wholesale market's morning auction up close and experience Hakodate's food culture.

Please enjoy not only your stay at our hotel but also the city of Hakodate that extends beyond it.

Enjoying breakfast carefree in the room.

Breakfast is served in a basket style, allowing you to enjoy it leisurely in your room.
We prepare a breakfast that allows you to feel the blessings of the region, including homemade country bread made from Hokkaido wheat, dairy products nurtured by the climate of Hakodate, seasonal soups, and fruits.

While enjoying the morning view from each room, you can start your day slowly with family and friends.
Since you can rent the entire facility for up to 9 people, you can spend the morning at your own pace.


We sincerely look forward to your reservations from everyone.