Hakodate International Tourism and

Convention Association

Hakodate As one of the most ancient ports in Japan,

Hakodate serves as the southern gateway to

Hokkaido and features an exotic streetscape.

Enjoy Hakodate, which is filled with hot spots,

such as historic buildings, beautiful seasonal

landscapes, fresh food, and hot springs, to the

fullest.

Population 275,457 (as of the end of July 2012)

Area 677.95 ㎢ (as of July 20, 2011)

Location

Longitude 140 degrees, 44 minutes east and latitude 41 degrees, 46 minutes north (City Hall)

Basic Information

▼By Airplane: From Tokyo to Hakodate:

Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes From Nagoya to Hakodate:

Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes From Osaka to Hakodate:

Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes From Sapporo to Hakodate:

Approx. 35 minutes From Taipei, Taiwan, to Hakodate:

Approx. 4 hours From Seoul, South Korea, to Hakodate:

Approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes ▼By Train: From Tokyo to Hakodate:

Approx. 6 hours From Sapporo to Hakodate:

Approx. 3 hours and 20 minutes ▼By Ferry: From Aomori to Hakodate:

Approx. 4 hours From Oma to Hakodate:

Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes

Access Information

Tourist Attractions Night View from Mt. Hakodate Hakodate’s night view is one of the world’s must-see night views. Don’t miss it!

Yunokawa Hot Springs This is a quiet, high-quality hot springs spa where time passes at a

leisurely pace, allowing visitors to fully relax.

Tourist Attractions

Hakodate Morning Market This is an early-morning market where more than 300 stores and restaurants offer fresh fish and shellfish, vegetables, and seafood dishes.

Tourist Attractions

Special Historic Site Goryokaku Goryokaku is a star-shaped fort designated as a special historic site.

Visitors can enjoy a full view of the fort and cityscape from the nearby

Goryokaku Tower.

Tourist Attractions

Bay Area The Bay Area features attractive port scenery viewed from the time-honored red brick warehouses. Visitors can also enjoy souvenir shopping here.

Tourist Attractions

Motomachi District The Motomachi District showcases a beautiful exotic townscape with

Western-style buildings and slopes.

Tourist Attractions

Gourmet Food Information Full of goodies that only Hakodate can offer! Hakodate is rich in fresh vegetables and dairy products as well as seafood. Visitors can also enjoy local beer and sake.

Sushi and Kaisen-don Hakodate is blessed with fresh fish and shellfish as it is surrounded by water on three sides. Try sushi and kaisen-don, a bowl of rice topped with fish and shellfish fresh from the sea.

Gourmet Food Information

Ramen Ramen is one of the popular Japanese noodle dishes.

The flavor of the broth varies from region to region.

Ramen in Hakodate features a plain salt-flavored soup.

Gourmet Food Information

Four Seasons and Events

Spring From late April to mid-May is the cherry blossom season. Many people come to view the beautiful cherry blossoms. Cherry Blossoms 【Best Season】Late April to mid-May

Four Seasons and Events

Summer Many people visit Hakodate in summer for relief from the heat. In July and August, outdoor festivals, firework displays, and parades are held, creating a festive mood. Hakodate Minato Matsuri 【Festival Period】August 1 to 5

Autumn In autumn, leaves start changing colors around October, showcasing the beautiful autumnal tints. Autumnal tints 【Best time to see】 Late October to mid-November

Four Seasons and Events

Winter In Hakodate, snow starts falling around November and fast transforms the city into a fantastic land of snow. Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 【Event Period】 December 1 to 25 Hakodate Illumination 【Illumination Period】 December 1 to the end of February

Four Seasons and Events