Best around Hakodate Spot List

Hakodate Airport is the aviation gateway to the international tourist city of Hakodate, which enjoys more than 5 million visitors annually.

A star-shaped fort with the first French-style fortifications in Japan. The Battle of Hakodate took place here, and it's now open to the public as a park.

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church has one of the longest histories of any church in Japan. A large octagonal tower characterizes the church, which was rebuilt in 1924.

Offering a panoramic view of Hakodate City from the peak of Mt. Hakodate at 334 m above sea level. This spot is known for its million-dollar night view.

A faithful reconstruction of a mid-19th century government office

Enjoy a beer in a vintage space

Stunning views from 360 degrees of glass

This museum was once a ferry that connected Japan's main island to Hokkaido

See rare plants from the south

This is the place for local specialties

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku

High ground facing Hakodate Bay; a great place to view sunsets

Take home Hokkaido's fresh seafood

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

A museum in memory of the opening of Hakodate's port

The secret to this restaurant's delectable flavor lies in its kelp soup stock

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

A place to lose yourself in nature