The Last Samurai Fort Private Shore Excursion from Hakodate Port

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About this activity

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.

Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.

This fast 3-hour private shore excursion from Hakodate Port is perfect if you want two of the city’s top icons in a short time. Start at Goryokaku Tower for a stunning star-fort panorama, take a quick walk in Goryokaku Park (with an optional look toward the former Hakodate Magistrate’s Office), then head to Mount Hakodate for sweeping views over the bay before returning to the port. Because time is tight, we keep stops efficient and adjust on the day for traffic and ropeway lines.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Japanese
Written guide: English
Operated by: SmartRyde

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Goryokaku Tower (Optional - Pay On Site)
Not included: Entrance fees: Hakodate Bugyosho (Optional - Pay On Site)
Not included: Entrance fees: Mt. Hakodate Observatory (Optional - Pay On Site)

Itinerary

Goryokaku Tower

55 min Admission not included

Zoom across the city to the Goryokaku observation tower. Look down at the colossal, star-shaped Western citadel where the Samurai era ended, and visit the Hakodate Bugyosho (Magistrate's Office), a beautifully reconstructed Samurai government building inside the park.
Mt. Hakodate Observatory

1 h 10 min Admission not included

Take in the breathtaking panorama of the hourglass-shaped city perfectly squeezed between two seas. While the ropeway offers a classic ascent, it can experience wait times during peak hours. In such cases, your private taxi can drive you directly to the summit instead, ensuring a seamless and time-efficient journey!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hakodate Danshaku Club
Hotel Kikuya
Hotel Resol Hakodate
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Hakodate Station
APA Hotel Hakodate Ekimae
Century Marina Hakodate
Hotel Promote Hakodate
Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Hakodate Ekimae Daimon
Super Hotel Hakodate
Henmi Ryokan
Hotel Heart Inn

and 21 more pickup points

The driver will be waiting at exit of the port holding your name board.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Standard car - up to 4

Duration: 3 hours

Standard car - up to 4

Pickup included
Jumbo taxi - up to 9

Duration: 9 hours

Jumbo taxi - up to 9

Pickup included