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JUL 12 2022

Enjoy the charm of Hakodate in half a day! A model sightseeing itinerary starting in the afternoon

OnTrip JAL presents a recommended itinerary that starts at noon and takes you around Hakodate's popular tourist spots. Hakodate has many attractions, but the popular spots are concentrated in close proximity to each other, so if you go around them well, you can enjoy it thoroughly in half a day.
For those who arrive in Hakodate in the afternoon, or those who want to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, a Hakodate specialty, before starting sightseeing in the afternoon, be sure to use this article as a reference and get active in the afternoon before enjoying sightseeing.

14:00 Head to Goryokaku, a classic spot where you can see cherry blossoms in spring and illuminations in winter

Goryokaku is a star-shaped castle built in Hakodate at the end of the Edo period. From the observation deck of Goryokaku Tower, you can see the star-shaped Goryokaku, Hakodate city, and Mt. Hakodate, and from the Hakodate Magistrate's Office, you can see what the area was like at the time, including the development of Ezo and diplomacy.

In spring, cherry blossoms spread across the entire castle grounds, and in winter, the light-up event "Hoshi no Yume" is held, lighting up Hakodate in the winter with star-shaped lights.

Goryokaku

address44 Goryokakucho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
phone0138-40-3605
Opening hoursAlways
*The following times apply for the inner sanctum area (inside the moat)
[April to October] 5:00 to 19:00
[November to March] 5:00 to 18:00
access15 minutes walk from the Goryokaku Park tram stop
webhttps://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/ (Goryokaku Tower)
Travel timeApproximately 1 hour

Approximately 30 minutes by train and on foot

15:30 Souvenir hunting at Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse

画像: 15:30 「金森赤レンガ倉庫」でお土産探し

One of Hakodate's most famous attractions is the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, built in the Meiji era. Inside the retro brick building, you'll find a collection of shops selling sweets, local confectioneries, accessories, miscellaneous goods, and more, welcoming many visitors to Hakodate. It's the perfect spot to find souvenirs.

Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse

address14-12 Suehirocho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido (Kanamori Shipping Co., Ltd.)
phone0138-27-5530
business hours9:30~19:00
*Please check the restaurant's opening hours on the website
Closed DayOpen daily
access5 minutes walk from the tram stop "Jujigai"
webhttps://hakodate-kanemori.com/
Travel timeApproximately 1 hour

Approximately 15 minutes on foot

16:45 Visit the Former Hakodate Ward Public Hall, a National Important Cultural Property

画像: 16:45 国の重要文化財「旧函館区公会堂」を見学

The Old Hakodate Public Hall, with its striking blue-gray and yellow exterior, is very popular among tourists. With an excellent architectural design that combines Japanese and Western elements, and with the well-preserved furniture inside, the two-story wooden main building and the annex that serves as the caretaker's office were designated as Important Cultural Properties by the government in 1974 (Showa 49), and are one of Hakodate's precious assets.

From March to December, the "Haikara Costume Museum" is open, where you can try on gorgeous long dresses and other clothing.

Former Hakodate Ward Public Hall

address11-13 Motomachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
phone0138-22-1001
Opening hours[Summer (April 1st to October 31st)]
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 18:00, Saturday to Monday 9:00 to 19:00
[Winter (November 1st to March 31st)]
9:00〜17:00
*Last admission is 30 minutes before the end of exhibition hours.
closing dayYear-end and New Year holidays (December 31st to January 3rd), and some days when the library is closed for internal organization
FeeAdults: 300 yen, students and children: 150 yen, preschoolers: free
access7 minutes walk from Suehirocho tram stop
webhttps://hakodate-kokaido.jp/
Travel timeApproximately 30 minutes

Approximately 5 minutes on foot

17:20 Enjoy the view of "Hachimanzaka" famous as a filming location for commercials and movies

Image: 17:20 Enjoy the view of "Hachimanzaka" famous as a filming location for commercials and movies

If you follow the road past the waterfront lined with red brick warehouses, you will come to "Hachimanzaka" which will lead you to Mount Hakodate. It is often used as a filming location for commercials and movies, and is a popular viewing spot along with the night view from Mount Hakodate.

In summer, the contrast between the blue sky and the vibrant colors of the trees lining the streets is captivating, and in winter, the stone pavement is beautifully lit up with the "Hakodate Illumination." You can enjoy different scenes depending on the season and time.

Hachimanzaka

addressSuehirocho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
access1 minute walk from the Suehirocho tram stop
Travel timeApproximately 20 minutes

Approximately 15 minutes on foot

17:45 Head to the summit on the "Mt. Hakodate Ropeway"

画像: 17:45 「函館山ロープウェイ」で山頂へ移動

The Mount Hakodate Ropeway connects the base station and summit station in 3 minutes. It was renovated in November 2014, and the view from the large glass windows is outstanding.

As you gain altitude, you can enjoy the townscape and churches at the foot of the mountain, the Tsugaru Strait, Hakodate Port, and more from different angles. Why not enjoy the unique view that can only be seen from the ropeway, which is a little different from the view from the mountaintop?

Mount Hakodate Ropeway

address19-7 Motomachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
phone0138-23-3105
business hours10:00~22:00
*From July 16, 2022
*Service may be suspended in the event of bad weather.
Closed DayMay be suspended due to regular inspections
FeeAdults (junior high school students and above) round trip 1,500 yen, children round trip 700 yen
*Various discounts available for groups, etc.
access10 minutes walk from the tram stop "Jujigai"
webhttps://334.co.jp/
Travel timeApproximately 15 minutes

18:00 End the day with a beautiful night view of Mount Hakodate

Image: 18:00 End the day with a beautiful night view of Mount Hakodate

When talking about Hakodate, the night view from Mount Hakodate, said to be the best in the world, is a must. It has also been highly praised in the international tourist guidebook Michelin Green Guide Japan, and has been listed as a "three-star" view that is worth making the effort to go and see.

From the observation deck at the summit, you can see beautiful views that change depending on the season and time of day. Experience the spectacular view, also known as the "million dollar night view."

Mount Hakodate

addressMount Hakodate, Hakodate, Hokkaido
phone0138-27-3130
Travel timeApproximately 1 hour

If you have some spare time, here are some recommended spots to stop by!

*Some content was updated on July 12, 2022.

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