Bay Area Travel Guide
Hakodate
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate: Tour with Port Pickup, Licensed Guide, and Vehicle
Hakodate Private Shore Excursion 5h: Cruise Highlights Tour
Top hotels in Bay Area
HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS
Very stylish. Hotel restaurant was delicious.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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
NIPPONIA HOTEL Hakodate Port Town
Hotel Global View Hakodate
Loved the shower, definitely my ideal showerhead, would buy and install in my own house if I had one Western breakfast was good, large assortment and lots of good stuff
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Excellent breakfast. Convenient location. Clean room.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hakodate
Reasonable room rates for this convenient urban hotel. Walking distance to nearby residential area. Loved the large bath for guests!
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Area
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward and Hachimanzaka Slope, 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 Hakodate Kikyo Takadai Park Golf Course. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
