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.
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.
Take home Hokkaido's fresh seafood
An inn that prides itself in having a free-flowing hot spring and in its cuisine
Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples
A contemporary western-style hall reminiscent of the early 20th century
A place to lose yourself in nature
A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials
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
High ground facing Hakodate Bay; a great place to view sunsets
This commercial complex features many shopping malls and restaurants all in one place
This museum was once a ferry that connected Japan's main island to Hokkaido
A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku
Hakodate's greatest hot springs, ripe with history and port town charm
See rare plants from the south
A faithful reconstruction of a mid-19th century government office