Shinkawachō
Hakodate
Visit Shinkawachō
Popular places to visit
Fort Goryokaku
Walk around the enchanting grounds of this repurposed military fort shaped like a star and see historic architecture and magnificent cherry blossoms in springtime.
Mount Hakodate
Appreciate captivating views of Hakodate’s skyline, surrounding coast and glittering city lights from atop this central city mountain, accessible via a scenic cable car.
Hakodate Ropeway
With panoramic views of Hakodate and the sea, one of the best nighttime vistas in the world is visible from the top of this gondola ferry.
Hakodate Morning Market
Start your day with delectable fruit, vegetables and freshly made breakfast in this buzzing market selling Hakodate’s freshest seasonal produce and seafood.
Goryokaku Tower
Enjoy a unique overlook of Hakodate’s city skyline, surrounding mountain ranges and distant coastline from this modern observation tower and history gallery.
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Shop, eat, drink and shop some more in renovated 19th-century warehouses that now feature prominently in a Hakodate-area hot spot.
Things to do
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Port Pick-Up: Hakodate Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Shinkawachō Hotel Deals
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Very clean and professional
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
JR Inn Hakodate
Outstanding stay, excellent location! We will definitely return
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Hotel Global View Hakodate
For the price I paid is a steal with Onsen. Breakfast was fabulous with lot of variety.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
Room was perfect. We love the Japanese Style Omakase breakfast buffet and the downstairs breakfast buffet. Staff are very friendly. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station
The check in was simple and the breakfast buffet was big ! The room was a little small but for a solo traveler, I think it's perfect.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Hotel ＆ Spa Century Marina Hakodate
Very nice location and amenities
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Shinkawachō
Bay Area
If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward and Hachimanzaka Slope, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
Yunokawacho
While you're in Yunokawacho, take in top sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yunokawa-Onsen Station or Yunokawa Station.
Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Fort Goryokaku. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
