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Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

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.

Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Fort Goryokaku featuring snow

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.

Fort Goryokaku
Mount Hakodate showing a city, night scenes and landscape views

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.

Mount Hakodate
Hakodate Ropeway

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 Ropeway
Goryokaku Tower showing views as well as a large group of people

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.

Goryokaku Tower
Hakodate featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Morning Market

Activities

Goryokaku Tower

Goryokaku Tower Ticket in Hokkaido

AU$23
per adult
Goryokaku Tower Ticket in Hokkaido
Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate

Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate

AU$603
per traveller
Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate
Hakodate Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

AU$821
per adult
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Goryokaku Tower

Goryokaku Tower Ticket in Hokkaido

AU$23
per adult
Goryokaku Tower Ticket in Hokkaido
Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate

Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate

AU$593
per traveller
Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate
Hakodate Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

AU$807
per adult
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Our pick of the best Bay Area Hotel Deals

HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS

HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS

3 out of 5
23-9, Suehiro-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hakodate. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (784 reviews)
Gem in the heart of Hakodate
"Staying inside of a renovated bank building in the old downtown with a cool vibe and super high ceilings was fantastic. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom was also great with good water pressure and hot water. The staff was super friendly and helpful - plus the hotel has bikes on site for rental ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS
コンドミニアム ビューマウント函館

コンドミニアム ビューマウント函館

3.5 out of 5
10-6 Suehirocho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
Fully refundable
The price is AU$108 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$108
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hakodate. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Fort Goryokaku and Yunokawa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Overall property condition is pretty new and very clean, bathroom is a bit small but setup very creatively to maximize space utilization. Location is close to tram tracks, so can be a bit noisy. Room has a washer only, no dryer, limited hangers to dry clothes maybe provide a foldable drying rack ..."

Reviewed on 12 July 2025

コンドミニアム ビューマウント函館
Hotel Global View Hakodate

Hotel Global View Hakodate

3.5 out of 5
Omori-cho 25-3, Hakodate, Hokkaido
The price is AU$83 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$83
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Hakodate. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Close to the beach and a 10 min walk to the main station"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel Global View Hakodate
JR Inn Hakodate

JR Inn Hakodate

3 out of 5
12-14 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
The price is AU$132 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$132
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hakodate. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (926 reviews)
"I loved this hotel! It was located right in the JR station which was so very helpful when it took me a very long time to travel from Haneda airport in Tokyo to Hakodate via shinkansen. I was soooo relieved when I realized I didn't have to figure out where the hotel was, it was literally just right ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

JR Inn Hakodate
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate

Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate

4 out of 5
14-10 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate
The price is AU$94 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$94
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hakodate. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Great location 5 minutes or less door to door from Hakodate station. The breakfast was excellent and rivals 4 star Tokyo hotels."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
La'gent Stay Hakodate Ekimae

La'gent Stay Hakodate Ekimae

3.5 out of 5
Wakamatsucho, 12-8, Hakodate, Hokkaido
The price is AU$85 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$85
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Hakodate. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (964 reviews)
"Big rooms, amenities bar, free luggage storage, great onsen with free popsicle after, breakfast buffet was amazing with lots of Japanese options. Great location and walkable to a lot of sightseeing areas very convenient by the bus and JR line. Would stay at this hotel again"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

La'gent Stay Hakodate Ekimae
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Other neighbourhoods around Bay Area

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Motomachi

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Motomachi
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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.

Shinkawachō
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Yunokawacho

If you're spending time in Yunokawacho, check out sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Yunokawa Hot Spring and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yunokawa-Onsen Station or Yunokawa Station.

Yunokawacho
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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.

Kikyō

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