Shinkawachō Travel Guide
Hakodate
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Shinkawachō
Hakodate Park Hotel
Hôtel très satisfaisant! Le sentō inclus fait plaisir! Le personnel très réactif et professionel. La chambre était très correct, je recommande!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025
Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Akarinoyu
The room and amenities were amazing and everything we want to do wasn’t walking distance of the hotel
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / Hewitt Resort
One of the better hotels we have stayed at. The breakfast buffet was huge and the selection of local fish and vegetables was terrific. Room was relatively large by Japan standards and very comfortable. The important question is would we stay there again. ABSOLUTELY!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Global View Hakodate
Good staff and convenient location next to bus stop.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Hakodate Ekimae Asaichi
Room was great, breakfast was very Japanese, location was great, staff was nice
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shinkawachō
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Hachimanzaka Slope and Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
Yunokawacho
If you're spending time in Yunokawacho, check out sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Yunokawa Hot Spring 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 Fort Goryokaku. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
