Travel / Tourism Spots in Hakodate Area

  • Commemorative photo spot: The Beginning of the Future - The Deep
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Suehirocho 22
    A statue of Joseph Hardy Neesima (Niijima Jo)-the founder of Doshisha University-located in the small park close to Hakodate Nishi-hatoba (west-wharf) in the bay area. Joseph Hardy Neesima is said to have managed to sail to America by stowing away on a ship from Hakodate in 1864. The bronze statue depicts him at that time. Joseph obtained the help of shipbuilder Naritoyo Fukushi and from the wharf in Tsukishima of Omachi Town, he paddled out in a small boat into the ocean, stowing away on the American merchant vessel Berlin, which was staying in the bay, thereby successfully leaving the country. The sculptor of the statue was Toshiro Mineta. It was erected in 2002. It also gained fame in a drama of long-running TV series.
  • KANEMORI BAY CRUISE
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Toyokawachou 11-5 BAY Hakodate inner diving
    Located a five-minute walk from the Jujigai tram station, this cruise from Bay Hakodate is a 15-minute tour of Hakodate Bay. High speed boats depart from the Uchibori area by the bay. The inside of the ship is equipped with comfortable sofa seats. A seat next to the cockpit is popular with children, letting them enjoy the breeze and the power of the boat on the water. The unique opportunity to experience passing under Shichizai Bridge is a highlight. Seeing Goryokaku Tower, Hakodate Mountain, and the large ferry that connects Aomori and Hakodate from the water is also great. This all-weather pleasure boat began operating in May of 2017. It's also recommended for romantic sunsets.
  • Kaki No Shima Ruins
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Usujiricho 416-4
  • Ofune Ruins
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Ofunecho 577-1
  • Yukura Shrine
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    70 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Yunokawacho 2-chome 28-1

    This is a small shrine near the tram stop and there are many shops nearby. Can consider to visit if you are in the vicinity.

  • Michinoeki natowa Esan
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    40 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Hinohamachou 31-2

    恵山観光の途中に寄りました。海がすぐそばまで迫りくる場所にありました。海産物が安く販売されていて、思わず沢山買ってしまいました。

  • Sakuragaoka Dori
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    4.5
    50 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Kashiwagicho

    as the name suggested, the best time to visit is the sakura time. when i visited in the winter (march 2019) not much u can enjoy.

  • Hakodate Hokuyo Museum
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    4.0
    45 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Goryokakucho 37-8

    五稜郭公園側にある函館市北洋資料館です。 入館料100円なので行ってみましたが、とても良かったです。 入り口近くにあるホッキョクグマとトドの剥製は大きく圧巻です。 色々展示されてますが、特にクジラの全身がどんな商品に利用されているかという展示が面白かったです。

  • Hakodate Gokoku Shrine
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    3.5
    45 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Aoyagicho 9-23

    Walking up the Jinka-Zaka slope, you’ll come across the Hakodate Gokoku Shrine. Lovely view from there and especially love the picture of the city outlined by the red tori gate. Look out for the...

  • Funetamashi Shrine Shamusho
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    33 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 7-2

    日和坂を上がりきったところにあります。1135年、良忍という高僧が観音堂を建てたのが始まりで、北海道最古の神社ともいわれているそうです。高台ですが、海に関連する神が祀られています。神社そのものは派手さはありませんが、上がりきった場所で見晴らしはいいです。

  • Hakodate Motomachi Tourist Information Office
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    3.5
    24 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate Motomachi 12-18

    The governmental branches of the governmental Meiji Government’s Hokkaidou Development Bureau (Hokkaidou Kaitakushi) as well as that of the Hokkaidou Prefectural Government (Hokkaidouchou) were set...

  • Yamanoue Daijingu Shrine
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    3.5
    16 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Funamicho 15-1

    幸坂を上りつめたところにあり、途中からは結構急こう配でたどり着くのに一苦労です。8代宮司が坂本龍馬と親戚関係にあり、新島襄に力を貸したそうで、歴史に興味のある方には人気だそうですが、一般的にはここからの眺めを楽しむのがメインにあると思います。

  • Hakodate Arena
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    3.5
    4 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Yunokawacho 1-32-2

    This is a beautiful modern building. There is a bus stop in front of the arena and a tram stop nearby. It is very easy for visitors to come and admire the design and architecture. The arena is used...

  • Jitugiyoji
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    3.5
    16 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Funamichou 18-18

    Moving west from Shoumyouji Temple in the temple area (it is common to find Buddhist temples gathered in a particular district often called teramachi) we came to Jitsugyouji temple of the Nichiren...

  • Municipal Hakodate Museum
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    13 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Aoyagicho 17-1

    函館公園に、満開の桜を見に来た私たち。満開の桜を楽しみながら、公園内を散策しました。 東側から公園内に入ると「こどものくに」という名前の小さな遊園地があり、そこを後にして公園の奥(函館山側)に進むと、博物館が複数建っていました。 現役の市立博物館の他に、旧函館博物館の一号館と二号館という建物もありました。レトロなたたずまいが素敵な建物でした。

  • Kameda Hachimangu Shrine
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate Hachimancho 3-2

    五稜郭駅から徒歩20分ほどの場所にあります。広めの境内はよく手入れがなされており、落ち着いて参拝できました。御朱印あります。

  • OmoriInari Shrine
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Omoricho 22-6

    函館駅からは少し歩く必要がありましたが、何とか徒歩圏内でした。 道路側からは、朱塗りの鳥居が遠目にも目立ったおり、社殿ともども如何にも稲荷神社風となっていました。

  • Itsukushima Shrine Office
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Bentencho 9-9

    先月、広島の本家に詣りましたので、今度はここと決めて行きました。御朱印を頂けるか分からないほど電気も点いていなかったが、インターホンで呼べば来てくれました。全国の厳島神社系列を参拝しようと思っていましたが、宮司さんによると全国2000は有るとのこと。

  • Hokkaido Toshogu Shrine
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    7 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Jinkawacho 82-153

    はこだてちゃみらい大学のすぐ近くにある東照宮。赤い鳥居が目を惹くが小さくてこじんまりしているため、さっとお参りできる。

  • Rokkatei Goryokaku
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    4.5
    275 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Goryokakucho 27-6

    Experienced 5/5 Looking and finding this place is like tresure hunting. It is hidden behind some bushes as seen in my photos. But finding it brings rewards Food 5/5 Best Strawberry short cake and...

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