Hakodate

SOUTHERN HOKKAIDO

Romantic port town offers the world-class night view

Orientation

One of Japan’s first international trade ports opened in 1854 by the Edo shogunate, Hakodate is attractive port town with an East-meets-West culture, historic buildings and seafood. Motomachi district on a scenic hillside keeps a nostalgic atmosphere.

After the start of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, Hakodate is growing again as an international tourism city and the gateway of Hokkaido for rail travelers from Tokyo. We recommend you to spend two days in the city and admire a romantic night view from Hakodate-yama.

Top Destinations in Hakodate

Hakodate-yama

This mountain boasts one of world’s most beautiful night views, which looks like big wings crossing the sea.

Motomachi

Motomachi is a great strolling district with scenic slopes, elegant Western-style buildings and churches.

The Bay Area

Hakodate’s historic waterfront area is dotted with warehouses, restaurants and bars.

Goryokaku

Goryokaku was Japan’s first Western-style fort. Some 1600 beautiful cherry trees bloom in spring.

Yunokawa Onsen

One of Hokkaido’s oldest and largest onsen resorts lie along the strait. Visit the local bathhouses.

Horai-cho

There are well-established cafes, restaurants and sweet shops around the tram stop.

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