Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

Historical Monument

4.0

The Old Public Hall was completed in 1910 and constructed at a total cost of 58,000 yen, 50,000 yen of which was donated by Mr. Teppei Soma, a leading Hokkaido businessman. The building is impressive with its blue and yellow coloring and symmetrical colonial style. It is also famous for being the dormitory of Emperor Taisho when he was the Crown Prince. In 1974 it was designated as an Important Cultural Property of the country. It is a seven-minute walk from the “Suehiro-cho” tram stop.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 11-13
Area: Hakodate Area
Phone: 0138221001
Hours: [Apr.--Octo.] [Tuesday-Friday] 9:00-18:00 [Saturday-Monday] 9:00-19:00 [Nov.--Mar.] 9:00-17:00
Closed: 12/31-1/3, may be temporarily closed
Fees: [Admission fee] General300yen, Student/Student/Children 150yen * Group (20 people and above) fee Friday available * Admission ticket available for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th buildings
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Note: * Closed from 10 Monday 2018 to 4 Monday 2021 due to preservation and repair work
Average budget: [Day] 1-1,000yen [Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Under construction

Reviewed：2019.09.20

It looks so beautiful in photographs and was so disappointed to see the building under wraps and closed for construction.
Although close, the views and sites around this place is still worth it

Reviewed：2018.12.16

Although its closed for upkeep due to earthquake, this area is still very much the place to go to with its surrounding areas full of history and beautiful sites to walk around such as the old...
Following the earthquake on September 6th, 2018, they have announced that the public hall will be closed for three years

Reviewed：2018.10.18

The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward is situated further up from Motomachi Park. This American colonial style two story building was constructed in 1910 after the former public hall was lost in the...