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Hakodate is the best place for lovers!

Hakodate with its harbors, slopes, churches, Western-style buildings and its spectacular night view, abounds with a romantic atmosphere, making it one of the best places to visit with your loved one. ...

Bay Area parking lot information for Summer 2018

Heavy traffic congestions are expected in the summer tourist season around the Bay Area centering on Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse. Refer to this map if you travel by car. It is a parking lot informati...

Tips for Vegetarians

Useful tips for vegetarians when staying in Hakodate, are compiled here. ==>article

Hakodate Buffet, an experience-based program for tourists to enjoy Hakodate

“Hakodate Buffet” is an experience-based program intended for those who visit Hakodate from the areas* below. There are some courses that make staying in Hakodate more enjoyable. *Singapo...

Foreign-language edition of "Hakodate Travel Guide"

A free guide in foreign languages was completed. It compiles information about the history and culture of Hakodate as well as sightseeing spots into a 16-page full-color A5 booklet. This was created f...

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy has a variety of amusing events

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy is a popular event celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017. Held annually from December 1st until the 25th, the event attracts many tourists to Hakodate. The highlight of ...

Directions to and from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station of the Shinkansen (bullet train)

It is about 18 kilometers from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, the terminal of the Shinkansen (bullet train), to Hakodate Station. It is convenient to take the Hakodate Liner, a JR access train, to go ...

HAKODATE FREE Wi-Fi service has begun

Hakodate has begun to offer FREE Wi-Fi service in the Motomachi area where popular sightseeing spots are located. HAKODATE FREE Wi-Fi can be accessed in the Bay area and the Motomachi area. Find the a...

The Shinkansen bullet train extended to Hokkaido. Discount tickets launched

Japan’s superexpress train, the Shinkansen bullet train came to Hokkaido on March 26, 2016. You can travel comfortably from Tokyo to Hakodate by the Shinkansen. Taking the Hokkaido Shinkansen, Hayabus...

The Tram One-Day Pass is convenient when visiting Hakodate

Hakodate has a tram network. You can use it to get to the major sightseeing spots of Yunokawa, Goryokaku, the Morning Market, the Bay Area, Motomachi, and Mt. Hakodate Ropeway. A tram fare is typicall...