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Hakodate, a port city at the southern tip of Hokkaido, is famous for the night view from Mt. Hakodate, the star-shaped Goryokaku fort and the Western-style buildings of hilly Motomachi. Enjoy squid, seafood and shio ramen while getting around at an easy pace by streetcar.
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Late April to early May, when Goryokaku Park's cherry trees bloom, and the cool months of June-September are best for walking. The Hakodate Port Festival runs in early August and the Christmas Fantasy lights up the Bay Area in December. Winter brings snow and icy streets, and the Mt. Hakodate road closes to vehicles in winter.
Ride the Rapid Airport train one stop to Minami-Chitose, then change to the Limited Express Hokuto. JR Hokkaido limited expresses are all reserved seats, so you need a reserved-seat ticket.
If you're combining Sapporo, take the Rapid Airport train to Sapporo Station, then the Limited Express Hokuto down to Hakodate.
You can also connect via domestic flights to Hakodate Airport. Connections from Incheon vary by season, so check airline schedules. There's no railway to the airport; buses run to Hakodate Station and downtown.
The backbone for visitors, linking Hakodate Station, Jujigai, Goryokaku and Yunokawa Onsen. Fares are about ¥210-260 by distance, and a one-day pass is available.
Nationwide IC cards such as Suica and Kitaca work on the tram. Tap the reader both when boarding and when getting off.
Use buses for the airport, Mt. Hakodate and places the tram doesn't reach. Check official information for routes and times.
Use JR for Onuma Park and for Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, where the Shinkansen stops.
Motomachi and the Bay Area are best explored on foot. The slopes are steep, so wear comfortable shoes.
Good for: First visit, train travel
Close to the morning market and tram and bus stops — the most convenient base.
Good for: Night views, strolling
Red brick warehouses, sloping streets and the ropeway nearby make it great for evening walks and night views.
Good for: Restaurants, local feel
A busy district near Goryokaku Park with restaurants and shops, linked by tram to the station and Motomachi.
Good for: Hot springs, relaxed stays
A seaside hot spring town with onsen ryokan and a free footbath in front of the tram stop.
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The ropeway reaches the summit observatory in about 3 minutes (about ¥1,800 round trip). It's busiest around sunset, and there are inspection closures, so check official information.
A star-shaped Western-style fort, now a Special Historic Site. It's a cherry blossom spot in spring, with the reconstructed Hakodate Magistrate's Office inside.
A paid observation tower for looking down on the star-shaped fort. Check official information for prices and hours.
A market of seafood and fruit stalls and eateries right by Hakodate Station. It opens early, perfect for a seafood rice bowl breakfast.
Slopes such as Hachimanzaka lead to Western-style buildings like the Hakodate Orthodox Church and the Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. About 10 minutes' walk from Jujigai tram stop.
Warehouses built in 1909, now shops and restaurants in the Bay Area. They look best when lit up in the evening.
A hot spring town reachable by tram from downtown. Rest your feet at the free footbath in front of the stop.
A nature park of lakes, islets and Mt. Komagatake, about 20-30 minutes by limited express from JR Hakodate Station.
Hakodate's signature seafood. In season from summer to autumn, try glassy fresh squid sashimi. Prices vary by place.
Bowls topped with sea urchin, salmon roe and crab, a morning market favorite. Prices vary widely by topping, so check first.
Hakodate-style ramen in a clear salt broth — light and clean, a nice break between seafood meals.
Try Hokkaido crab at the market. It's pricey, so check the weight and price first.
Soft-serve and sweets made with Hokkaido milk are easy to find in the Bay Area and Motomachi.
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
JR from New Chitose Airport to Hakodate, check in near the station, then an evening Bay Area stroll.
Seafood bowl at the morning market, Motomachi slopes and churches, then the ropeway up Mt. Hakodate at dusk for the night view.
Tram to Goryokaku Park and Tower, the Yunokawa Onsen footbath in the afternoon, and shio ramen for dinner.
Morning JR trip to Onuma Park, then a limited express north toward Sapporo or the airport.
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