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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.

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.

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.

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.

Hakodate City Hall
After visiting Hakodate City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hakodate. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden
Most famous for its surprisingly relaxed hot-tubbing monkeys, the complex is also home to Japan’s biggest collection of tropical plants.

Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
Learn about the local history of Hakodate when you spend time at Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Hakodate

Yunokawacho
While you're in Yunokawacho, take in top sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Yunokawa Hot Spring, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yunokawa-Onsen Station or Yunokawa Station.

Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Motomachi Catholic Church and Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.

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.

Shinkawachō
Even though there aren't top sights in Shinkawachō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Morning Market. Jump on the metro at Chitose Station to see more of the city.

Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hakodate Kikyo Takadai Park Golf Course. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
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- Yunokawa Hot Spring
- Fort Goryokaku
- Ekini Fish Market
- Mount Hakodate
- Hakodate Ropeway
- Hakodate Racecourse
- Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
- Goryokaku Tower
- Morning Market
- Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden
- Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
- Motomachi Catholic Church
- Hakodate Bugyosho
- Tachimachi Cape
- Sakamoto Ryoma Museum
- Hakodate City Museum
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