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Sightseeing

"A fascinating city,Hakodate."

History, night views and seafood.A memorable journey is here.
  • Highlights

    From popular spots to hidden gems in Hakodate
    Hakodate has many classic spots that you'll want to visit even if it's your first time visiting.

    • Mt Hakodate Ropeway

      【Access】30 minutes by car from the hotel

      Not only the night view, but the daytime view is also spectacular.There is also a cafe on the observation deck.
    • Goryokaku Park

      Goryokaku Koen Mae

      【Access】15 minutes by car from the hotel

      A Western-style earthwork fort completed in 1864.
      In Japan, this kind of fortress is only two places in Goryokaku Koen Mae in Hakodate City and Tatsuoka castle in Saku City in Nagano prefecture.
      In spring, it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.Goryokaku Koen Mae Tower, which offers a view of the star-shaped castle from above, is also popular.
    • Hakodate Morning Market

      【Access】15 minutes by car from the hotel

      A morning market adjacent to JR Hakodate Station.
      About 250 shops are lined up on the site of 10,000 tsubo.
      You can choose various special products ranging from seafood to vegetables and processed goods.
    • Churches in Motomachi

      【Access】15 minutes by car from the hotel

      A majestic area where Christian churches line up.
      It is lit up at night, and the atmosphere is wonderful.
    • Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse

      【Access】15 minutes by car from the hotel

      Warehouse group that was used in trade since Meiji era.
      Currently it is a commercial facility and you can also enjoy shopping.
    • Yukura Shrine

      【Access】2 minutes by car from the hotel

      The guardian deity of Yunokawa Onsen is located about a 10-minute walk from Yunokawa Onsen Town.
      It has a history of 360 years, it is a shrine of virtuousness.
    • Kosetsuen

      【Access】5 minutes by car from the hotel

      Kosetsuen in Miharashi Park, Iwafune Minejiro Soho House Iwafune Minejiro of Hakodate City is, in earnest, which was constructed from 1898 around "landscape garden", was used as a villa of Iwafune Clan
      Named Kosetsuen has been to have been named in the sense that "plum fragrant garden in the snow" Raihako was in Kyoto of Jodo Shu Chion-in of Kanshu to Taisho period.
      To give back for his prosperous business, Iwafune built public toilets and a grassy area, which he opened to the public free of charge in 1927.
      Showa 30 years, signed a free lease agreement between the city and the Iwafune Clan, are urban planning decision as Miharashi Park including a golf course adjacent to, the city in the 34 years acquired a land of Iwafune ownership Then, after several city planning changes, it became Hakodate City's largest general park.
      The garden includes a teahouse-style pavilion and a wide garden space, and in 2001 it was designated a "Place of Scenic Beauty" under the Cultural Properties Protection Act, becoming Hokkaido's only nationally designated cultural property garden under the name "Former Iwafune Garden (Kosetsuen)."
  • Gourmet

    Experience the excitement of Hakodate, a treasure trove of food
    It is a treasure trove of fresh seafood and local delicacies.
    • Hakodate Morning Market

      Open from early in the morning, live squid sashimi and sea urchin rice bowls are popular.
    • A tour of famous salt ramen restaurants

      Clear salt-flavored ramen, which originated in Hakodate, has many famous restaurants in the city.
    • Sweets

      Hakodate has a lineup of popular sweets to satisfy after a meal, such as cheese omelets (snaffles) and milk gelato.
  • Spectacular views and night views

    Hakodate's night view, recognized worldwide
    • Mount Hakodate, Night View

      【Access】30 minutes by car from the hotel

      A representative tourist destination of Hakodate that has been awarded three stars in Michelin Guide. 
      Also, if the weather is good during the day, you can see all the way to Aomori.
    • Hakodate back view at night

    • Hachimansaka

      【Access】15 minutes by car from the hotel

      Under the eyes is a slope looking over Hakodate Bay, a magnificent spot of Hakodate.
      Because it is said that Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine was located where you climbed the slope, it is called Hachimansaka.
    • Trappistine Monastery

      【Access】10 minutes by car from the hotel

      Japan's first convent was founded in 1898 by eight nuns sent from France.
      In the shop you can buy sweets handmade by the nuns.
  • How to enjoy the seasons

    All Seasons,The Charm of Hakodate
    Hakodate shows different faces depending on the season.
    • spring

      Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Goryokaku Park and Matsumae Castle(Mid to late April)
    • summer

      Port Festival (August), fireworks display and beer garden held
    • autumn

      Autumn leaves at Kosetsuen, seasonal flavors such as autumn salmon and matsutake mushrooms
    • winter

      Hakodate Christmas Fantasy (late November to December), a luxurious combination of snow scenery and hot springs