Yunokawacho Travel Guide
Hakodate
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Popular places to visit
Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden
Most famous for its surprisingly relaxed hot-tubbing monkeys, the complex is also home to Japan’s biggest collection of tropical plants.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Yunokawacho
Hanabishi Hotel
Great staff service provided especially the staff walk us the room introduction during check in until to the room assigned.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / Hewitt Resort
Everything is perfect Recommended Places.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Yunokawa Kanko Hotel Shoen
Hakodate Hotel Banso（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
The dinner buffet was amazing! It was simply the best hotel buffet I had ever had. Also, the spa allowed me to fully relax from my journey. All these amazing experiences were well guided by the friendly staff who always tried their best to enhance the hospitality.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Imagine Hotel & Resort Hakodate
Everything was good during the stay except that it’s a bit far from JR Station, and the bus service wasn’t that frequent for getting around.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei
Other neighbourhoods around Yunokawacho
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.
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 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.
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.
