Hakodate函館
Hakodate guide
Hillside churches and Western-style houses, a star-shaped fort, a famous night view and a seafood market. A port city that is easy to get around by tram.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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- 1
Mt. Hakodate
A night view of the city lights between two bays. Go up a little before sunset to watch the light change.
- Views
- Night views
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Ropeway · About 30 min from Hakodate ・ Tram to Jujigai, walk to the base station, then the ropeway ・ 2.5km
- 2
Goryokaku Park and Tower
A star-shaped fort from the 1860s. The tower shows the star from above. Famous for cherry blossoms in spring.
- History & buildings
- Views
- Nature
about 1.5 hrPartly paid
Tram · About 35 min from Hakodate ・ Tram to Goryokaku-Koen-Mae, then about 15 minutes on foot ・ 3.6km
- 3
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses
Shops and restaurants in Meiji-era warehouses along the harbor. Pretty when lit at night.
- Shopping & strolling
- History & buildings
- Night views
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 15 min from Hakodate ・ 1.2km
- 4
Hakodate Morning Market
Right next to the station. Seafood rice bowls and squid fishing. Busiest from early morning until around noon.
- Food & markets
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 3 min from Hakodate ・ 100m
- 5
Motomachi and Hachiman-zaka Slope
The classic Hakodate view: a straight slope running down to the harbor, with churches and Western-style houses all around.
- History & buildings
- Views
- Anime & film
about 1.5 hrFree
Tram · About 15 min from Hakodate ・ Tram to Suehirocho, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 1.7km
- 6
Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
A blue and yellow Western-style hall from 1910. The balcony looks out over the harbor.
- History & buildings
- Museums
about 45 minPaid entryFine on a rainy dayPartly step-free
Tram · About 20 min from Hakodate ・ Tram to Suehirocho, then about 7 minutes on foot ・ 1.8km
“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.
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Night view of Hakodate between two bays, seen from Mt. Hakodate MaedaAkihiko (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Mt. Hakodate rising beyond Hakodate Harbor under a blue sky 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The star-shaped Goryokaku fort seen from Goryokaku Tower 姒姓賢寧 (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses under a blue sky 663highland (CC BY 2.5) / A street of seafood stalls at the Hakodate Morning Market 663highland (CC BY 2.5) / Tree-lined Hachiman-zaka Slope running straight down to the harbor 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The blue-and-yellow Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Cropped and resized.
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- Typical transfer time: about 5 min
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- Go hereHakodate Morning MarketAbout 2 min on foot
Right next to the station. Seafood rice bowls and squid fishing. Busiest from early morning until around noon.
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