Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide

4.8 (12 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour will take you around Hakodate's main sightseeing areas by streetcar, bus and ropeway. You can walk through each area, feeling the history of Japan from the end of the Edo Shogunate, the prosperity of the Meiji Era, and the end of the war to the present.

Admission and transportation fees are included in the tour fee.

In addition, local guides will carefully guide you so that you can concentrate on exploring Hakodate!

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: MY Travel Consulting

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden Addmission Fee(If you select an option)
Included: Mount Hakodate Ropeway Fee
Included: National Licensed Guide
Included: Goryokaku Tower Admission Fee
Included: Public Transportation Fee(Tram, Bus)

Not included

Not included: For large groups of 16 or more, lunch is included.　apx. 15-25 USD per person
Not included: Personal Expense

Itinerary

Hakodate Morning Market

1 h 30 min

The market has a long history that began in 1945, the same year that World War II ended, with the standing sale of vegetables. Today, it is a seafood market where visitors can enjoy Hakodate's famous seafood.

Be sure to try the sushi and seafood rice bowls.
Goryokaku Tower

one hour Admission included

Next, let's take a look at Goryokaku from above, from Goryokaku Tower.

You will be able to see the full extent of the Goryo star shape, which was surrounded by a water moat to prevent intrusion from the outside.
Hakodate Magistrate's Office

Passing by

The "Magistrate's Office" was a public institution that had the roles of "police," "court," and "metropolitan government office" today, and was responsible for the security of the northern frontier and negotiations with foreign countries at the end of the Edo period. 140 years have passed since its restoration.

If you wish, you can drop in on the site by asking your guide.
Stop 4

1 h 30 min

This site, called Goryokaku because of its star-shaped pentagonal appearance with five ramparts called ryobo, was completed as Japan's first Western-style fortress and symbolizes the end of the Edo shogunate, which is a notable event in Japanese history.

Let's learn a page of Japanese history with your guide.
Mount Hakodate

one hour Admission included

Mount Hakodate (Hakodate-yama) is a prominent mountain located in the city of Hakodate on the southern tip of Japan's Hokkaido Island. It is famous for its breathtaking panoramic views. Mount Hakodate stands at 334 meters (1,096 feet) above sea level, making it a relatively small mountain, but its location near the sea allows for expansive views of the city and surrounding areas.

A popular way to ascend the mountain, the Hakodate Ropeway takes passengers to the summit in about 3-5 minutes.
Stop 6

one hour

Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse is the name of a group of red brick warehouses in Hakodate, Hokkaido.

The red brick warehouses and wooden structures from that era have been preserved and are now lined with stores and restaurants.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hakodate Danshaku Club
Route Inn Grantia Hakodate Goryokaku
Hotel Kikuya
Hotel Resol Hakodate
Villa Concordia Resort & Spa
Hotel Enoe Hakodate
APA Hotel Hakodate Ekimae
Hotel Tetora
Century Marina Hakodate
Hotel Promote Hakodate
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku
Hotel Heart Inn

and 45 more pickup points

The guide will be waiting for you at the central ticket gate of the station or the gate of the cruise, at the arrival gate of airport with your name sign.

Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Using your ticket

Please show the ticket to the guide when you meet.

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.

Options

Spanish speaking guide

Pickup included
Private vehicle option

Lunch（more than 16 people）: For large groups of 16 or more, lunch is included.

Private Car or Micro Bus: Alphard, Hiace Grand Cabin, or Micro Bus

Pickup included
Public Transportation

Pickup included