Hakodate map with tourist attractions + things to do near Hakodate Station

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Below I have created an interactive map of important things to know about in Hakodate. This includes the famous attractions of Hakodate and nearby tram stops. It also includes train stations to know about in Hakodate and more cities for planning your trip before and after Hakodate.

But first I want to explain what’s on the map, and hopefully that will give you a better understanding of how to plan your time in Hakodate and beyond!

 

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So, here’s what’s on the map!

If you want to go straight to the map, here you go: Hakodate tourist map

 

Famous Hakodate attractions + more things to do

On my map below, the famous Hakodate attractions are marked with a pink pin, and more notable things to do are marked with a magenta pin.

 

The Goryokaku Tower is where you go to see the iconic star-shaped fort of Hakodate! You can buy tickets when you arrive. You can also walk around the Goryokaku Fort Park for free. In the middle of the park is the Old Magistrate’s Office of Hakodate where you can walk inside (for a fee) to see traditional Japanese-style rooms. You can get to Goryokaku by tram!

The Mount Hakodate ropeway is how you can get the iconic bay views of Hakodate! The Mount Hakodate Observatory is at the top of the ropeway, where there’s a seating area so you can sit and relax while you take in the views. It’s a 30 minute walk to the ropeway from Hakodate Station. Take the waterfront route along the red brick warehouses. Or, you can take the tram.

The Hakodate morning market has lots of stalls that sell fresh seafood, local produce, and more Hokkaido specialties. Minutes by foot from Hakodate Station. You can explore on your own, or do a guided tour of the morning market.

The Motomachi neighborhood is the historic neighborhood representing a time in the 1800s when Japan opened up to the western world. You can see the western influence throughout Motomachi. There are good views from Motomachi Park, which can be a good starting point if arriving by tram. Motomachi is a 30 minute walk from Hakodate Station and the morning market.

More in Motomachi: The famous Hakodate slopes are in the hilly Motomachi neighborhood! The most famous hilly street is Hachiman-zaka slope. You can look down and see the water. The old public hall of Hakodate is the iconic blue and yellow western-style building of Hakodate. There is an entry fee to walk inside (info), but you can also see it from the outside for free. This is right by Motomachi Park so it’s a good area for views. You can also see Russian influence at the Hakodate Orthodox Church. Learn about the history of Hakodate from the owner of a local Russian cafe.

The iconic Kanemori red brick warehouses are in a waterfront area. It’s a 15-20 minute walk from Hakodate Station and the morning market, and it’s on the way to Motomachi. You can also take the tram here.

Lucky Pierrot is a burger restaurant chain that has won the award for “best local burger store in Japan.” Lucky Pierrot burger shops ONLY exist in Hakodate! There are 17 shops in Hakodate, including near Hakodate Station and the red brick warehouse district.

I ate at a ramen shop called Tsubaki (reviews) in the red house warehouse area.

 

 

Notable tram stops in Hakodate

On my map below, notable tram stops are marked with a black tram pin.

 

Hakodate-eki-mae tram stop: Hakodate-eki = Hakodate Station. This is the tram stop near Hakodate Station. Just a few minutes walking from Hakodate Station and the morning market. The Hakodate tram (aka streetcar) is the iconic way to get around Hakodate! Use google maps public transit directions to navigate around the city! Look for the COLORED option for the tram. When in planning stage, adjust the departure time. (Example: map + directions)

You can pay for your tram fare by IC card (same suica or pasmo you used for local trains in Tokyo), or you can pay in cash. Or if you’ll be taking the tram a lot, there’s also a Hakodate tram day pass.

Goryokaku-koen-mae tram stop: Goryokaku-koen = Goryokaku Park. This is the tram stop near Goryokaku fort and tower. It’s a 20 minute tram ride from the Hakodate Station tram stop to Goryokaku-koen-mae. The tram stop is a 10 minute walk to the tower and a little further for the fort park. (map + directions)

Suehirocho tram stop: You can start your time in Motomachi by getting off at the Suehirocho tram stop. It’s a 10 minute tram ride from the Hakodate Station tram stop to Suehirocho, and then a 5 minute walk to Motomachi Park. (map + directions)

Jujigai tram stop: This is the tram stop for the red brick warehouse waterfront area (5 minute walk), as well as the Mount Hakodate ropeway (10-15 minute walk). You can get off here for Motomachi too. (map + directions)

 

Notable train stations in Hakodate and more

On my map below, notable train stations are marked with a black pin.

 

Hakodate Station: Your arrival train station to Hakodate is Hakodate Station! From Shin-Hokuto-Hakodate Station, it’s a 20 minute train ride. From Sapporo, it’s a 4 hours train ride.

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station: If you’ll be going to/from Tokyo by shinkansen bullet train, then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station is your link to Hakodate Station! This is Hakodate’s shinkansen stop.

Sapporo Station: Your gateway to Hokkaido’s biggest city is Sapporo Station. Hakodate Station to Sapporo Station is 4 hours by limited express train.

Shin-Aomori Station: If you’ll be traveling between Tokyo and Hakodate by train, you can make a stop in Aomori, or make it a day trip from Hakodate! Shin-Aomori Station is the shinkansen station of Aomori. The Hakodate shinkansen station to the Aomori shinkasen station is about an hour. There are coin lockers for luggage storage at Shin-Aomori Station.

Noboribetsu Station: Make a daytime stop or overnight stop at Noboribetsu Onsen for an onsen town to see volcanic steam vents. Noboribetsu Station is located between Hakodate and Sapporo. Hakodate Station to Noboribetsu Station is 2.5 hours by train, then you’ll take a bus to town. There are coin lockers for luggage storage at Noboribetsu Station.

For more ideas on planning your route from Tokyo to Hakodate and beyond by train, see the Northern Japan itinerary with a JR pass.

 

Hotels: Where to stay near Hakodate Station

On my map below, hotels near Hakodate Station is marked with a magenta bed pin.

 

OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts: Hotel with a public onsen hot spring bath with a highly reviewed breakfast buffet, and it’s located a few minutes walking from Hakodate Station.
Read the reviews on expedia or booking.com.

Henmi Ryokan: Simple budget stay that’s a traditional Japanese-style inn. It’s a few minutes walking from Hakodate Station. The rooms have tatami floors, and you’ll sleep on a futon, and you’ll have a shared bathroom.

Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Akarinoyu: Regular hotel stay that’s perfect for a 1 night stay. It has comfortable rooms, as well a public onsen, and it’s also a few minutes walking from the train station.
Read the reviews on expedia or booking.com.

 

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Hakodate tourist map

👇 Explore the interactive map below of Hakodate! Zoom in to get started and click on the icons for details!

If you are having problems viewing or using the map, you can view it directly on google maps.

 

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