Best around Hakodate Spot List

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 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.

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

Take home Hokkaido's fresh seafood

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

A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku

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

See rare plants from the south

Enjoy a beer in a vintage space

A place to lose yourself in nature

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

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

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

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

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

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

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

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples