Hakodate Airport is the aviation gateway to the international tourist city of Hakodate, which enjoys more than 5 million visitors annually.
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.
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.
Hakodate's greatest hot springs, ripe with history and port town charm
Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples
Known by locals as ”Gan-gan (bong-bong) Temple”, this church is a symbol of the Motomachi church district
A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku
High ground facing Hakodate Bay; a great place to view sunsets
This museum was once a ferry that connected Japan's main island to Hokkaido
Enjoy a beer in a vintage space
This commercial complex features many shopping malls and restaurants all in one place
A place to lose yourself in nature
Take home Hokkaido's fresh seafood
An inn that prides itself in having a free-flowing hot spring and in its cuisine
A retro-modern Japanese-themed café
A faithful reconstruction of a mid-19th century government office
This is the place for local specialties
Stunning views from 360 degrees of glass