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.
This commercial complex features many shopping malls and restaurants all in one place
Don't miss these white-walled buildings
Hakodate's greatest hot springs, ripe with history and port town charm
A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials
A museum in memory of the opening of Hakodate's port
A place to lose yourself in nature
The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby
An inn that prides itself in having a free-flowing hot spring and in its cuisine
Stunning views from 360 degrees of glass
A retro-modern Japanese-themed café
Only a six-minute walk to the ropeway station
Opened in 1956, this is a sister shop to the famed Ajidokoro Kikuyo Shokudo
A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku
Take home Hokkaido's fresh seafood
Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples