Goryōkaku

Hakodate's Ultimate 1-Day Itinerary (Morning Market & Night View Combo)
This efficient itinerary allows you to explore Hakodate's three most famous attractions (Goryōkaku, Morning Market, and Mount Hakodate Night View) in a single day.

• Morning (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Fresh Hakodate Morning Market
• Visit the **Hakodate Morning Market (函館朝市)** near JR Hakodate Station to enjoy a fresh seafood rice bowl (kaisen-don) for breakfast. You can also try the unique experience of live squid fishing.

• Late Morning (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM): The Star of Goryōkaku
• Take the city tram or bus to Goryōkaku Tower. From the tower, admire the star-shaped fort and stroll through Goryōkaku Park to feel the history of the late Edo period.

• Lunch (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM): Have a quick lunch near Goryōkaku, then take the city tram to the Hakodate Bay Area.

• Afternoon (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Exotic Bay Area Stroll
• Enjoy shopping around the **Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses (金森赤レンガ倉庫)** and soak in the exotic atmosphere of Hakodate Harbor. Stroll through the nearby Motomachi (元町) area, featuring Western-style architecture and scenic slopes (such as Hachiman-zaka), perfect for photography.

• Evening & Night View (5:00 PM - ): One of the World's Top 3 Night Views
• After dinner, head to the Hakodate Mountain Ropeway (函館山ロープウェイ) base station and take the ropeway to the summit of Mount Hakodate. End your day by enjoying the breathtaking night view of Hakodate, renowned as one of the world's top three nightscapes.

Post by WandererRamzi | Oct 20, 2025