Bay Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Bay Area Hotel Deals
HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS
The check-in process was a bit difficult as their check in machine did not pull my phone number and the confirmation number they had was not at all similar to the one I received from Hotels.com, which was frustrating. After that, it was okay--but there was no microwave in the room, which was a little ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
コンドミニアム ビューマウント函館
Spacious room and very close to the ropeway—excellent location
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Good location. But not worth to stay in “lounge access room.”
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
JR Inn Hakodate
Clean room in a great location next to the train station
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / Hewitt Resort
Friendly reception staff. Good variety of food items for breakfast and dinner. Free desserts provided at check-in was a bonus. Wine included for breakfast. would be good to include a complimentary glass of wine for dinner as well.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Enoe Hakodate
Staff were couteous. Love the happy hour corner with free drinks.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Area
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Hachimanzaka Slope and Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
Shinkawachō
Even though there aren't top sights in Shinkawachō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Ekini Fish Market. Jump on the metro at Chitose Station to see more of the city.
Yunokawacho
If you're spending time in Yunokawacho, check out sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of 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.
