Kikyō Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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 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.
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.
Activities
Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Kikyō Hotel Deals
Hotel Global View Hakodate
For the price I paid is a steal with Onsen. Breakfast was fabulous with lot of variety.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
JR Inn Hakodate
Great
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station
Great hotel
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel ＆ Spa Century Marina Hakodate
It’s not worth the money for people like us who don’t feel comfortable sharing public bath with others. If someone loves Onsen this is good. Although breakfast buffet was amazing, they even served Sake and other alcoholic drinks for breakfast!!!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
La'gent Stay Hakodate Ekimae
No Smart tv is minus point, we had to bring bath towel from our room and its not convinient. they should prepare towels at sentou facility. Staffs were great. the location was great.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kikyō
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.
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
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.
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward and Kyu Soma-tei, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
