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[Limited Time Summer Event] Hakodate Station Beer Garden Now Open!

Hakodate Genghis Khan Main Store will be operating the Hakodate Station Beer Garden at the outdoor plaza of HAKOViVA as a limited time summer event, from July 1, 2026. Whether you’re a local res...

Hakodate Port Festival 2026

The 167th Anniversary Hakodate Port Festival will be held: Event Dates: August 1 (Sat) – August 5 (Wed), 2026 Schedule: August 1 (Sat) 71st Doshin Fireworks Festival 19:45～20:50　Hakodate Port (...

AI Information Service Now Available at Hakodate Airport!

Starting June 11, 2026, the AI Information Service “Picto STAND” has officially begun operation at the information counter on the first floor of the Hakodate Airport International Terminal...

Hakodate Event Information (July 2026)

Early summer in Hakodate marks the start of the city’s vibrant event season, accompanied by refreshing coastal breezes. To help you make the most of Hakodate’s short but beautiful summer, here are thr...

[Notice] Trial Implementation of a One-Way Visitor Route and Timed Entry System at the Mt. Hakodate Summit Observatory on Weekends in July

To reduce congestion and enhance safety at the summit observation deck, the Mount Hakodate Ropeway will conduct a trial implementation of a one-way visitor flow and timed entry/rotation system on sele...

[Notice] Traffic Restrictions Due to the Hakodate Marathon on June 28

On June 28, 2026, traffic restrictions will be implemented throughout Hakodate City due to the Hakodate Marathon. As a result, tram and bus services may experience delays and schedule disruptions from...

Enjoy a Day Trip from Hakodate with Hakodate-Ōma Tuna Ticket!

The Hakodate–Ōma Tuna Ticket is a special travel package offered by Tsugaru Strait Ferry, that lets you take a day trip from Hakodate to Ōma Town, the nothernmost point of Honshu. You may even spot do...

"Hakodate Haikara-go" to Resume Service With Reservation-Only System

After a two-year hiatus, the “Hakodate Haikara-go” will resume operation on June 6th under a fully advance reservation system. Regular services had been suspended due to concerns over a sh...

A special event, “Golden Kamuy: Hakodate Dyed in Gold” will be held to commemorate the broadcast of the TV anime Golden Kamuy.

The “Hakodate x Golden Kamuy” Special Event Executive Committee will hold a collaborative event in Hakodate, the setting of the TV anime Golden Kamuy, to commemorate the series` broadcast and invite v...

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Hakodate!

On April 20, cherry blossoms in Hakodate were declared to be in full bloom. From April 21 to May 6, nighttime cherry blossom viewing with illuminations, known as “Hanami Illumination,” will be held at...