History The name of HAKODATE DANSHAKU CLUB HOTEL & RESORTS is derived "Baron Ryokichi Kawada" who has left great achievements for Hakodate in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Baron Kawada had been studied about shipbuilding in England. After returning home, he brought English culture, modern shipbuilding technology and, furthermore, modern agriculture technology into Hakodate. One of his achievements is a breed improvement of English potato for Japanese climates. The improved potato was, later saved people from food shortage. The potato was named"Dnshaku-imo" by people around him (Danshaku means Baron). Now days, the Danshaku-imo is well-known by Japanese people and became one of representing food in Hokkaido. Baron Kawada was a person of research enthusiast and had progressive spirits. Now, we accede to such his spirits, and keep proposing you a new travel style. You can enjoy your stay in our homelike living environment and have a good retreat time with us. HAKODATE DANSHAKU CLUB HOTEL & RESORTS 22-10, Otemachi, hakodate-city, hokkaido,040-0064, Japan Phone 0138-21-1111 Fax 0138-21-1212 E-mail info@danshaku-club.com