Hakodate and Southern Hokkaido Tourist Guide - Hakodate International Tourism and Convention Association
Hakodate and Southern Hokkaido Tourist Guide - Hakodate International Tourism and Convention Association

Hakodate

As one of the most ancient ports in Japan, Hakodate serves as the southern gateway to Hokkaido and features an exotic streetscape.
Enjoy Hakodate, which is filled with hot spots, such as historic buildings, beautiful seasonal landscapes, fresh food, and hot springs, to the fullest.

Basic Information

Population
250,205 (As of the end of April 2021)
Area
677.87 ㎢ (As of January 1, 2021)
Location
Longitude 140 degrees, 44 minutes east and latitude 41 degrees, 46 minutes north (City Hall)

Access Information

By Airplane

From Tokyo to Hakodate:
Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes
From Nagoya to Hakodate:
Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
From Osaka to Hakodate:
Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
From Sapporo to Hakodate:
Approx. 40 minutes
From Taipei, Taiwan, to Hakodate:
Approx. 4 hours

By Train

From Tokyo to Hakodate:
Approx. 4 hours
From Sapporo to Hakodate:
Approx. 3 hours and 45 minutes

By Ferry

From Aomori to Hakodate:
Approx. 3 hours and 40 minutes
From Oma to Hakodate:
Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes

Tourist Attractions

Night View from Mt. Hakodate

Night View from Mt. Hakodate

Hakodate’s night view is one of the world’s must-see night views. Don’t miss it!

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Yunokawa Hot Springs

Yunokawa Hot Springs

This is a quiet, high-quality hot springs spa where time passes at a leisurely pace, allowing visitors to fully relax.

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Hakodate Morning Market

Hakodate Morning Market

This is an early-morning market where many stores and restaurants offer fresh fish and shellfish, vegetables, and seafood dishes.

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Special Historic Site Goryokaku

Special Historic Site Goryokaku

Goryokaku is a star-shaped fort designated as a special historic site. Visitors can enjoy a full view of the fort and cityscape from the nearby Goryokaku Tower..

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Bay Area

Bay Area

The Bay Area features attractive port scenery viewed from the time-honored red brick warehouses. Visitors can also enjoy souvenir shopping here.

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Motomachi District

Motomachi District

The Motomachi District showcases a beautiful exotic townscape with Western-style buildings and slopes.

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Hakodate Tourist Information Center

Hakodate Tourist Information Center

You can get town maps and brochures that are useful for sightseeing.
The guides will also provide you with advice on sightseeing.

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Gourmet Food Information

Four Seasons and Events

Spring Spring

From late April to mid-May is the cherry blossom season. Many people come to view the beautiful cherry blossoms.

Cherry Blossoms
[Best Season]
Late April to mid-May
Cherry Blossoms
Summer Summer

Many people visit Hakodate in summer for relief from the heat. In July and August, outdoor festivals, firework displays, and parades are held, creating a festive mood.

Hakodate Minato Matsuri
[Festival Period]
August 1 to 5
Hakodate Minato Matsuri
Autumn Autumn

In autumn, leaves start changing colors around October, showcasing the beautiful autumnal tints.

Autumnal tints
[Best time to see]
Late October to mid-November
Autumnal tints
Winter Winter

In Hakodate, snow starts falling around November and fast transforms the city into a fantastic land of snow.

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy
[Event Period] December 1 to 25
Hakodate Illumination
[Illumination Period] December 1 to the end of February
Hakodate Christmas Fantasy / Hakodate Illumination
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