Motomachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Motomachi Hotel Deals
La Jolie Motomachi
Transportation and shopping nearby. Also attractions were fairly easy to get to.
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Pres De La Mer
Hotel Hachimanzaka
Location is good but toilet is too small and have a
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2019
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
Other neighbourhoods around Motomachi
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
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.
