Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Hakodate February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hakodate](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Hotels.d6128244.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hakodate](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hakodate.d6128244.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Hakodate Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hakodate.d6128244.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hakodate Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate.d6128244.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Hakodate ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hakodate Types of activities Where to stay [Hakodate travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate.dx6128244) ![Hakodate featuring a sunset and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128244/c0e756c4-e260-4d88-9d8b-a8f102112e92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hakodate featuring a sunset and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128244/c0e756c4-e260-4d88-9d8b-a8f102112e92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hakodate featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128244/814e6aa7-3cb3-4332-9a46-244053afa39f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hakodate which includes a sunset and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128244/5f62fe85-bd27-4a78-88c8-4823cb298313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hakodate showing snow and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128244/008268a5-21fd-4185-9f16-0978135395c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Hakodate Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Hakodate has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Hakodate, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Hakodate with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Hakodate Hakodate is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Hakodate, and make it a breeze to explore Hakodate and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Hakodate to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Hakodate, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Hakodate | Number of things to do | 16 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Goryokaku Tower Ticket in Hokkaido](/things-to-do/goryokaku-tower-ticket-in-hokkaido.a49281560.activity-details): £12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Goryokaku Tower Ticket in Hokkaido](/things-to-do/goryokaku-tower-ticket-in-hokkaido.a49281560.activity-details)[Hakodate Rickshaw Tour](/things-to-do/hakodate-rickshaw-tour.a4186287.activity-details)[Full-Day Private Shore Tour Hakodate Highlights by Van](/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-hakodate-highlights-by-van.a50899679.activity-details)[Hakodate: Romantic Port Walk & Mt. Hakodate Night View](/things-to-do/hakodate-romantic-port-walk-mt-hakodate-night-view.a50899778.activity-details)[Hakodate Guided Bar Hopping in Goryokaku and Station Areas](/things-to-do/hakodate-guided-bar-hopping-in-goryokaku-and-station-areas.a50879406.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Hakodate: Romantic Port Walk & Mt. Hakodate Night View](/things-to-do/hakodate-romantic-port-walk-mt-hakodate-night-view.a50899778.activity-details)[Hakodate Guided Bar Hopping in Goryokaku and Station Areas](/things-to-do/hakodate-guided-bar-hopping-in-goryokaku-and-station-areas.a50879406.activity-details)[Hakodate: Morning Market Tour with Seafood Tasting Options](/things-to-do/hakodate-morning-market-tour-with-seafood-tasting-options.a50870191.activity-details)[Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour](/things-to-do/hakodate-goryokaku-star-fort-tower-guided-history-tour.a50845055.activity-details)[Hakodate: Historic Port Walk & Mt. Hakodate Panoramic Views](/things-to-do/hakodate-historic-port-walk-mt-hakodate-panoramic-views.a50883892.activity-details) | | With kids | [Goryokaku Tower Ticket in Hokkaido](/things-to-do/goryokaku-tower-ticket-in-hokkaido.a49281560.activity-details)[Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hakodate-full-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a2555110.activity-details)[Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide](/things-to-do/hakodate-food-and-exploration-tour-with-private-guide.a49159666.activity-details)[Hakodate Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hakodate-private-walking-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a51301220.activity-details)[Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/hakodate-half-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a2555113.activity-details) | ## What to do in Hakodate --- ### Popular places to visit ![Fort Goryokaku featuring snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102456/b332705b-8dec-4dc0-b391-fe8a6e2b6270.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Goryokaku-Hakodate.d6102456.Attraction) ![Mount Hakodate featuring a city, night scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102462/e035f5e2-b354-4ded-817f-e20369530c04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Hakodate-Hakodate.d6102462.Attraction) ![Hakodate showing street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757636/ac81d01b-cf04-4361-80c8-c75524be18a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morning-Market-Hakodate.d3000757636.Attraction) ![Hakodate Ropeway showing a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562275880/c0d4c973-1a34-4fcb-a2ad-841444136781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Ropeway-Hakodate.d553248621562275880.Attraction) ![Goryokaku Tower which includes views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102458/fb0d4441-5c20-4f55-8812-e907e0846924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goryokaku-Tower-Hakodate.d6102458.Attraction) ![Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776646/03a1214e-f3bd-470c-9e90-96b79083e522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanemori-Red-Brick-Warehouse-Hakodate.d553248621532776646.Attraction) ![Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776657/45f13d16-5813-44b4-899d-fe92aa9217b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Tropical-Botanical-Garden-Hakodate.d553248621532776657.Attraction) ![Hakodate Park which includes a fountain, swimming and a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776638/a693a400-0fb8-49d8-87e2-a2c0f5705d59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hakodate Park See the cherry blossoms bloom in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere or spend a kid-friendly day at the foot of Mount Hakodate. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Park-Hakodate.d553248621532776638.Attraction) ![Antique architecture of Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, Selective focus, Hokkaido, Japan; Shutterstock ID 431534077; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776636/1319fbc7-3e74-4890-8a60-503fb6338cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward Learn about the local history of Hakodate when you spend time at Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Public-Hall-Of-Hakodate-Ward-Motomachi.d553248621532776636.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Hakodate ![view of Hakodateyama in Hokkaido Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953414371519152128/4c25ba71-473b-4f42-90a5-011d6b83ccd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Yunokawacho.dx953414371519152128) ![Motomachi_Park in Hakodate, Hokkaido prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349567/c62b07b4-0801-4980-b58b-c5b58c49aaea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Motomachi 4/5(1 area review) Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward and Hakodate Harisutosu Seikyokai, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Motomachi.dx6349567) ![Hakodate port, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953412995980394496/7af37bd4-ecb5-41d1-b0f6-935b2727816a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bay Area While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Bay-Area.dx953412995980394496) ![The city of Hakodate in the twilight, panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975852305/54e351b3-067d-4c0b-a1d1-77232fad32b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Shinkawacho.dx553248635975852305) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakodate-Kikyo.dx553248635975851471) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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