Hakodate Goryokaku Tower 🗼 The best view overlooking the star-shaped fortress

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Goryokaku Tower, located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, stands approximately 107 meters tall and offers the perfect vantage point for admiring Goryokaku, a rare star-shaped castle. From the observatory, the star-shaped moat and castle layout are unparalleled, and the scenery is even more spectacular each season: a sea of ​​pink cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, crimson leaves in autumn, and blanketed in snow in winter, each offering a unique charm.

The observatory houses a Goryokaku History Exhibition, which explains the background of the Boshin War and the Hakodate War, as well as information on members of the Shinsengumi, including Hijikata Toshizo. The tower also features a souvenir shop and cafe selling unique sweets and merchandise, making it a great place to stay.

🚋Access: It's a 15-minute walk from the Hakodate City Tram stop at Goryokaku Park-mae. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Goryokaku Station.

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Post by Jason906 | Sep 7, 2025