Hakodate Travel Guide

A cherry blossom hotspot where Approx. 1,000 trees bloom, including some over 100 years old.

Next to a roadside station and perfect for a break on a drive, this park is known for its cherry blossoms and scenic views.

An easy and enjoyable cruise that lets you admire the scenery of the port city of Hakodate from the water.

A newly constructed indoor observation deck at the ranch. By night, it’s also known as a prime spot for viewing the "Ura Yakei" (Seven-Star Night View).

Panoramic views out over Hakodate Port plus glittering cityscapes and park illuminations after dark.

It is a masterpiece of Western-style architecture with a touch of elegance, as if it were cut out of the Meiji era.

Along with the night view of Mt. Hakodate, this is one of the best view spots in Hakodate.

A historic hot spring town just 5 minutes by car from Hakodate Airport, offering rejuvenation and relaxation.

Be overwhelmed by the beauty and solemn atmosphere of one of the country's oldest churches, known for its blue cathedral.

Learn by looking and touching about a history of Hakodate with an exotic atmosphere developed with the time between the arrival of Perry and opening port.

A Romantic Seaside Park with Breathtaking Views and a Touch of Modern Literary Romance.

A 30-meter-high cliff offering a powerful view of Hakodate's cityscape and the Tsugaru Strait.

A stylish cafe near the Red Brick Warehouses, known for house-made sweets and parfaits.

A local hamburger shop in Hakodate's bay area, offering a combination of scenic views and an American ambiance.

Enjoy biting into a local specialty burger inside a shop that feels just like a theme park.

A long-established Western-style restaurant with over 140 years of history, filled with a sense of foreign charm and cultural heritage.

Enjoy the fresh seafood of Hakodate - the “City of the Sea” - at an affordable conveyor-belt sushi restaurant.

Japanese restaurant for the freshest catch from Hakodate fish market and other seasonal delights.

A scenic restaurant at the summit of Mount Hakodate, offering stunning views and gourmet dishes made with local Hokkaido ingredients.

Uncompromising dedication to freshness, delivering an exquisite texture and natural sweetness in every bite.

Enjoy the retro atmosphere of both the Japanese and Western styles in a storehouse that has been left behind in a place beloved by cultural figures.

The exotic and modern atmosphere and the aroma of aged coffee in a building that blends Japanese and Western architecture.

A market diner renowned for its commitment to rice, developing its own charcoal-fired steaming kamado (cooking stove).

The Chinese Chicken Burger, the No. 1 local burger in Japan, is loved by the citizens of Donan, Hokkaido.

A great selection of Hokkaido souvenirs.

Enjoy shopping and local craft beer inside red brick warehouses that preserve their precious Meiji-era appearance.

A collection of distinctive shops gathered inside a facility created from red brick warehouses.

“Hasesuto,” a local convenience store chain known as the birthplace of Hakodate’s famous Yakitori Bento.

A shop offering original products from Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse.

A popular early-morning product exhibition featuring more than 1,000 stores selling Hokkaido products.

A multi-purpose complex created by repurposing historic buildings that line the canal.

This shopping mall is housed in an ivy-twined red brick former post office.

Travel back in time to the Showa Era at a commercial facility in front of Hakodate Station.

A nostalgic multi-purpose building inside an array of red brick warehouses.

An imposing landmark in the Goryokaku area with its glass-wall exterior.

Experience Handmaking Music Boxes at Music Box Museum, Located in the Popular Tourist Location Bay Area

A blissful stay where you can savor the famous hot springs in the top-floor infinity open-air bath.

A large space equipped with natural hot springs allows you to stay in Hakodate in an elegant manner.

In the Taisho Romantic atmosphere of the hotel, you can enjoy a popular breakfast featuring a wide variety of Hokkaido's delicacies and a bath with a spectacular view.