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.

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.

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.

An inn that prides itself in having a free-flowing hot spring and in its cuisine

This commercial complex features many shopping malls and restaurants all in one place

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

Take home Hokkaido's fresh seafood

A contemporary western-style hall reminiscent of the early 20th century

A retro-modern Japanese-themed café

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

This is the place for local specialties

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

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

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

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

Opened in 1956, this is a sister shop to the famed Ajidokoro Kikuyo Shokudo

Hakodate's greatest hot springs, ripe with history and port town charm

See rare plants from the south