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The latest timetable of Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train)

These are the latest timetables of Hokkaido Shinkansen and Hakodate Liner (Revised on November 29, 2022). ==>The Shinkansen bullet train extended to Hokkaido. Discount tickets launched ==>Di...

Road closed for winter in Hakodate

Some roads near tourist spots are closed for vehicles in Hakodate in winter due to the road surface freezing. (Pedestrians can pass.) Trail to Mt. Hakodate 11:00 on November 14, 2022 to 11:00 on April...

Please come and feel the Jomon culture when you can travel to Japan again

In July 2021, a total of 17 Jomon sites in Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita were registered as a World Cultural Heritage. The Kakinoshima site and the Ofune site, 2 of the 17 Jomon sites, are locate...

AI chatbots will answer your questions

AI chatbot service “AI concierge” has started on TRAVEL Hakodate, Hakodate Official Travel Guide. Enter the question and AI will answer it. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simpl...

Find attractive points of Hakodate on Hakodate official Weibo account

Hakodate official Weibo account is opened in June 2020. (Weibo is the largest SNS service in China.) We share the appeal of Hakodate, including beautiful scenery of each season, delicious gourmet such...

Information on new coronavirus

Outbreaks of new coronavirus infections have been reported worldwide. Please take measures against normal infectious diseases, such as wearing a mask and washing your hands. ==>PDF ==>COVID-19 ...

A booking site for a wonderful experience in Hakodate

Attractive JAPAN is the website that you can book attractive culture experiences held in Hakodate. There is a wide variety of cultural activities including a rickshaw tour, outing around the city with...

Private taxi tour with multilingual audio guide service

Hakodate Taxi offers private taxi tours with audio guide for popular sightseeing spots. Supported languages are English, Chinese, Korean and Thai. You can listen to the history and tips of the next sp...

The attractive shopping center HAKOVIVA located in front of JR Hakodate Station

In December 2019, the shopping center HAKOVIVA with restaurants, souvenir shops and a kimono rental shop, etc. was opened near the JR Hakodate Station. The large lantern below a gate is a landmark of ...

How to hire English- or Chinese-speaking tour guides in Hakodate

When touring Hakodate, it is reassuring to travel with a well-informed tour guide. Hakodate Goodwill Guide Association dispatches tour guides. Available languages are English, Chineses and Korean. Est...