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.

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

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

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

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

A retro-modern Japanese-themed café

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

Stunning views from 360 degrees of glass

This is the place for local specialties

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

A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku

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

Take home Hokkaido's fresh seafood

See rare plants from the south

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

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