Where to Stay in Hakodate Bay and Motomachi: Best Hotels and Historic Waterfront Stays
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Welcome to my travel blog blog! This is where you’ll find everything from in-depth travel guides to the quirkiest stories from the road, not to mention a hefty dose of inspiration and all the travel tips you could ever need, straight from a guy who’s been around the block (and the world) a few times. This is miles away from ordinary…dripping with sarcasm.

I’ve been fortunate enough to visit 70+ countries as a solo traveler and with my wife Audrey. Travel is my number one passion in life. And I’m excited to share my experiences with you.
My guides aren’t just about pointing you to the nearest tourist spot. They’re a deeper dive into the true soul of a place, whether it’s a bustling city or a hidden nook only the locals know about. And the stories? Oh, they’re anything but ordinary. Ever find yourself on a chicken bus (with more animals than humans) or accidentally joining a local wedding? That’s the kind of stuff I live for. It’s the reason I’m on the road. Those authentic experiences you’ll never forget.
If you’re looking for that little push to book your next adventure, you’re in the right place. Between bespoke photos and tales of unexpected adventures, I hope to inspire you. And because I’ve learned a thing or two on my travels, you’ll be getting all the tips I’ve acquired to make your journey smoother.
So, whether you’re plotting your next escape or just love a good travel yarn, you’ve arrived at the right spot.
If I went back to Hakodate tomorrow, I’d seriously consider spending part of the trip around the Bay Area or Motomachi. Audrey and I…
If I could change one thing about our Hakodate trip, I’d seriously consider moving our hotel closer to JR Hakodate Station. Audrey and I…
When Audrey and I visited Hakodate, we stayed at a hotel outside the main sightseeing areas. It wasn’t a terrible decision by any stretch…
I arrived in Hakodate thinking we were making a worthwhile stop on the way to Sapporo. Three action-packed days later, I was wondering why…
The problem with visiting Hakodate for only three days is that you have a limited number of meals, and Audrey and I deliberately spent…
At Hakodate Morning Market I was admiring crabs the size of dinner plates and eating raw fish for breakfast. Elsewhere in the city, Audrey…
I love a good seafood breakfast, especially in Japan, where starting the day with raw fish over rice seems like a perfectly reasonable thing…
Hakodate is Hokkaido’s salt-ramen city, and the most useful thing to know before you sit down is that “shio” describes how the bowl is…