{"id":16110,"date":"2021-12-24T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T06:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=16110"},"modified":"2022-06-15T09:37:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:37:41","slug":"hakodate-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hakodate-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"Hakodate Travel Guide: How to Get There and What to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hakodate is on the southern tip of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is the <strong>third-largest city<\/strong> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/hokkaido\">Hokkaido region<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The city is easily accessible from Tokyo and offers plenty to see and do. From a popular food market to stunning mountain views, there are many reasons to visit Hakodate.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This guide to Hakodate explains <strong>how to get there<\/strong>, what to do, and the best attractions nearby.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_Get_to_Hakodate_by_Train\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How to Get to Hakodate by Train<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Getting_around_Hakodate_Public_Transportation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Getting around Hakodate: Public Transportation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_to_Do_in_Hakodate\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> What to Do in Hakodate<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Start_the_day_at_Hakodate_morning_market\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Start the day at Hakodate morning market<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Views_from_the_top_of_Mount_Hakodate\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Views from the top of Mount Hakodate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Goryokaku_fort_and_nature_park\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Goryokaku fort and nature park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hakodate_Bay_Area_and_harbor\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Hakodate Bay Area and harbor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Yunokawa_Onsen_hot_spring_resort\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.5<\/span> Yunokawa Onsen hot spring resort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#When_to_Visit_Hakodate\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> When to Visit Hakodate<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Spring_in_HakodateMarch_to_May\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Spring in Hakodate\u2014March to May<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Summer_in_HakodateJune_to_August\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.2<\/span> Summer in Hakodate\u2014June to August<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Autumn_in_HakodateSeptember_to_November\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.3<\/span> Autumn in Hakodate\u2014September to November<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Winter_in_HakodateDecember_to_February\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.4<\/span> Winter in Hakodate\u2014December to February<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Many_Days_to_Stay_in_Hakodate\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> How Many Days to Stay in Hakodate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Get_to_Hakodate_by_Train\">How to Get to Hakodate by Train<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can reach Hakodate easily by train using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Sapporo<\/strong>\u2014The Super Hokuto Limited Express train connects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hakodate-to-sapporo\">Hakodate to Sapporo station<\/a> in around 3.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d754041.612767131!2d140.43905509549995!3d42.41762221715168!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x5f0ad4755a973633%3A0x33937e9d4687bad5!2sSapporo%2C%20Hokkaido%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d43.0617713!2d141.3544507!4m5!1s0x5f9e5c2dd5bc4d21%3A0x917d7d2a9678c35b!2sHakodate%2C%20Hokkaido%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d41.7686961!2d140.72905989999998!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1639730229862!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>From Tokyo<\/strong>\u2014The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hokkaido-shinkansen\">Hokkaido Shinkansen<\/a> route connects Honshu to Hokkaido. The bullet train departs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-train-station\">Tokyo station<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tohoku-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tohoku Shinkansen<\/a>) and arrives at Shin-Hakodate Hokuto station. The journey takes around 4 hours. There is a 20-minute shuttle train service, the Hakodate Liner, between Shin-Hakodate Hokuto station and Hakodate Station.<\/p>\n<p>Hakodate can also be reached by plane. There are direct <strong>flights from Tokyo to Hakodate<\/strong> Airport (HKD). There are also non-stop flights to Osaka, and Nagoya.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Getting_around_Hakodate_Public_Transportation\">Getting around Hakodate: Public Transportation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main mode of transport for sightseeing in Hakodate is the <strong>tram<\/strong>. Trams run all day, departing every 6 to 12 minutes, and stop at <strong>most main tourist stops<\/strong>. One-day tram passes can be purchased from the Tourist Information Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus services <\/strong>operate in Hakodate. Buses also provide direct access to tourist attractions in Hakodate. For example, there is a shuttle bus service from Hakodate Station to Mt. Hakodate Ropeway.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_Do_in_Hakodate\">What to Do in Hakodate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is plenty for tourists to see and do in Hakodate. Here are a few of the highlights when visiting this port city.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Start_the_day_at_Hakodate_morning_market\">Start the day at Hakodate morning market<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hakodate Morning Market is one of the <strong>most well-known attractions<\/strong> for visitors to the city. You shouldn\u2019t miss out on visiting the morning market during your stay in Hakodate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16111\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-morning-market.jpg\" alt=\"hakodate morning market\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-morning-market.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-morning-market-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-morning-market-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hakodate Morning Market &#8211; Image credits: City Of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>popular food market<\/strong> has around 250 stalls selling delicacies from Hakodate and Hokkaido. You\u2019ll find fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, and sweet treats.<\/p>\n<p>It opens early in the morning. For the most memorable experience, tourists are recommended to eat breakfast at one of the fish restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>The Morning Market is located close to <strong>Hakodate Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Views_from_the_top_of_Mount_Hakodate\">Views from the top of Mount Hakodate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mt. Hakodate boasts incredible views across the city and bay. Most people<strong> use the Mt. Hakodate Ropeway<\/strong>, a cable car service that takes you up the mountain in 3 minutes. You could also hike.<\/p>\n<p>Mt. Hakodate offers<strong> fantastic photo opportunities<\/strong>. Many tourists go in the evening to see lights illuminating the city.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Goryokaku_fort_and_nature_park\">Goryokaku fort and nature park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The site of Goryokaku Fort is open to visitors as a nature park. The fort is <strong>star-shaped<\/strong>, designed this way to avoid blind spots during an enemy invasion.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16116\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-garyokaku-park.jpg\" alt=\"Goryokaku fort\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-garyokaku-park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-garyokaku-park-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-garyokaku-park-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goryokaku fort, Hakodate &#8211; Image credits: City Of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The park can be visited all year round. It is particularly beautiful during the spring when you can see the <strong>world-famous cherry blossoms<\/strong>. To view the fort from above, climb the 107-meter tall Goryokaku Tower next to the park.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Hakodate_Bay_Area_and_harbor\">Hakodate Bay Area and harbor<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Bay Area opposite Hakodate is a great place to enjoy <strong>views of the harbor<\/strong>, shop, and visit a caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>The Bay Area is characterized by its row of red-brick buildings. Once used as warehouses, they have been converted into a shopping mall where you can pick up some <strong>unique Hakodate souvenirs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Bay Area is also home to <strong>caf\u00e9s and p\u00e2tisseries<\/strong> to try some typical Hakodate desserts.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Yunokawa_Onsen_hot_spring_resort\">Yunokawa Onsen hot spring resort<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yunokawa Onsen is about 30 minutes by car from Hakodate station. It is a well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/all-about-onsens-the-japanese-hot-springs\">onsen in Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It has a history stretching back more than a thousand years, and has retained a lot of the traditional culture.<\/p>\n<p>The hot spring resort is visited by tourists and people from across the country and has been frequented by writers and artists for decades<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"When_to_Visit_Hakodate\">When to Visit Hakodate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hakodate is surrounded by water on 3 sides and, as a result, experiences <strong>mild, humid weather conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Each season offers tourists a different experience. You can visit the city at any time of year, here is a brief guide to the weather you can expect in spring, summer, autumn, and winter in Hakodate:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Spring_in_HakodateMarch_to_May\">Spring in Hakodate\u2014March to May<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16121\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-magistrate-office.jpg\" alt=\"Hakodate Magistrate's Office\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-magistrate-office.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-magistrate-office-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-magistrate-office-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hakodate Magistrate&#8217;s Office &#8211; Image credits: City Of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is the time of year to visit Hakodate if you want to <strong>see the cherry blossoms<\/strong> in bloom. Be sure to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-cherry-blossom-forecast\">cherry blossom forecast<\/a> for the region, so you don\u2019t miss out.<\/p>\n<p>The average temperature in Hakodate in spring is 46\u00baF (8\u00baC), long-sleeved clothing and a jacket are required.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Summer_in_HakodateJune_to_August\">Summer in Hakodate\u2014June to August<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16126\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/view-mt-hakodate-ropeway.jpg\" alt=\"view from Mt. Hakodate observatory\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/view-mt-hakodate-ropeway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/view-mt-hakodate-ropeway-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/view-mt-hakodate-ropeway-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from Mt. Hakodate observatory &#8211; Image credits: City Of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many people consider summer to be the<strong> best time to visit Hakodate<\/strong>. The weather is warm, with daily average temperatures of 68\u00baF (20\u00baC).<\/p>\n<p>As this is a popular time to visit Hakodate, it\u2019s advisable to make reservations in advance.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Autumn_in_HakodateSeptember_to_November\">Autumn in Hakodate\u2014September to November<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16131\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-autumn.jpg\" alt=\"hakodate autumn\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-autumn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-autumn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hakodate-autumn-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miharashi Park, Hakodate &#8211; Image credits: City Of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Temperatures start dropping in Hakodate from September. The average daily temperature falls to around 55\u00baF (13\u00baC).<\/p>\n<p>Parks in Hakodate look <strong>beautiful in autumn<\/strong> as the leaves turn golden. It is an enjoyable time to be in the city.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Winter_in_HakodateDecember_to_February\">Winter in Hakodate\u2014December to February<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16136\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yunokawa-hot-spring.jpg\" alt=\"Yunokawa hot spring\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yunokawa-hot-spring.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yunokawa-hot-spring-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yunokawa-hot-spring-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yunokawa hot spring &#8211; Image credits: City Of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Winter weather in Hakodate is cold, with <strong>heavy snowfall<\/strong> throughout the season. Tourists visit Hakodate in the winter to take part in winter sports activities. The thick snow also makes Hakodate particularly scenic at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to pack warm clothing to visit Hakodate in December, January, or February.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Many_Days_to_Stay_in_Hakodate\">How Many Days to Stay in Hakodate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tourists are recommended to spend <strong>at least 2 days <\/strong>in Hakodate. A couple of days are required to visit all the top visitor attractions and enjoy the city.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth spending the evening in Hakodate to have the chance to go up Mt. Hakodate as night falls.<\/p>\n<p>You can combine a trip to Hakodate with<strong> visiting the rest of Hokkaido<\/strong>. Other places to visit on the island include Otaru, Noboribetsu, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sapporo-travel-guide\">Sapporo<\/a>, and Shiretoko.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hakodate is on the southern tip of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is the third-largest city in the Hokkaido region. The city is easily accessible from Tokyo and offers plenty to see and do. From a popular food market to stunning mountain views, there are many reasons to visit Hakodate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16141,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[92],"tags":[],"acf":{"bread_1":false,"bread_2":false,"bread_3":false,"bread_4":false,"bread_5":false,"bread_6":false,"bread_7":false,"bread_last":false,"custom_guide":"","pageresume":"Complete guide to visiting Hakodate in Hokkaido, Japan. 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