Bay Area Travel Guide
Hakodate
Popular places to visit
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Shop, eat, drink and shop some more in renovated 19th-century warehouses that now feature prominently in a Hakodate-area hot spot.
Fort Goryokaku
Walk around the enchanting grounds of this repurposed military fort shaped like a star and see historic architecture and magnificent cherry blossoms in springtime.
Hakodate Morning Market
Start your day with delectable fruit, vegetables and freshly made breakfast in this buzzing market selling Hakodate’s freshest seasonal produce and seafood.
Mount Hakodate
Appreciate captivating views of Hakodate’s skyline, surrounding coast and glittering city lights from atop this central city mountain, accessible via a scenic cable car.
Hakodate Ropeway
With panoramic views of Hakodate and the sea, one of the best nighttime vistas in the world is visible from the top of this gondola ferry.
Goryokaku Tower
Enjoy a unique overlook of Hakodate’s city skyline, surrounding mountain ranges and distant coastline from this modern observation tower and history gallery.
Top hotels in Bay Area
HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS
Very stylish. Hotel restaurant was delicious.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
コンドミニアム ビューマウント函館
Spacious room and very close to the ropeway—excellent location
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
NIPPONIA HOTEL Hakodate Port Town
Hotel Global View Hakodate
It’s a value for money stay. The room was spacious and clean. Hotel offers eco cleaning, with full cleaning every alternate day, so if you stay for 2 nights, there will only be eco cleaning where a clean bag of towels and amenities including water is provided. There are two restaurants offering Japanese ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Breakfast are very good with some fresh seafood, easy access to Transportation and fish market right in the corner.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station
朝食は品切れになっているものや、少なくて乱れていたり、あまり提供状態が良くないと感じました。無駄をなくするというのがはっきり見えていて、ちょっとがっかりでした。
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bay Area
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward and Hachimanzaka Slope, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
Shinkawachō
Even though there aren't top sights in Shinkawachō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Ekini Fish Market. Jump on the metro at Chitose Station to see more of the city.
Yunokawacho
If you're spending time in Yunokawacho, check out sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yunokawa-Onsen Station or Yunokawa Station.
Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hakodate Kikyo Takadai Park Golf Course. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
