Hakodate 6hr Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover the highlights of Hakodate efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide!

Hakodate, the historic port city at the southern tip of Hokkaido, was one of the first in Japan to open to foreign trade, and that heritage gives it a unique East-meets-West charm. Wander the sloping streets of the Motomachi district past Western-style churches and consulates, ride up Mount Hakodate for one of Japan's three best night views, explore the star-shaped Goryokaku fortress, and stroll the romantic Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses along the bay. Don't miss the bustling morning market, where you can sample the freshest seafood Hokkaido is famous for. Hakodate has much to offer and we hope to guide you soon!

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Japan Guide Agency

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private vehicle
Included: Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Included: Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Not included: Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Not included: Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Itinerary

Mount Hakodate

15 min Admission not included

Mount Hakodate rises 334 meters above the city and is famous for offering one of the three best night views in Japan. By day, a ropeway or scenic drive carries you to the summit observation deck for sweeping views of Hakodate's distinctive hourglass-shaped isthmus framed by sea on both sides; after dark, the twinkling city lights create an unforgettable panorama.
Goryokaku Park

one hour

Goryokaku is a striking star-shaped Western-style fortress built in the final years of the shogunate and the site of the last battle of the Boshin War in 1869. Today the moats and earthworks form a beautiful park that is one of Hokkaido's most famous cherry blossom spots in spring. The adjacent Goryokaku Tower offers a bird's-eye view that reveals the fort's remarkable five-pointed design.
Motomachi

30 min

The Motomachi district climbs the slopes of Mount Hakodate and is the city's most atmospheric neighborhood, shaped by Hakodate's early opening to foreign trade. Its sloping cobbled streets are lined with beautifully preserved Western-style buildings, churches and former consulates, including the Old Public Hall and Orthodox and Catholic churches, all enjoying lovely views down to the harbor.
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

30 min

The Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses are a row of handsome late-19th-century brick buildings along the Hakodate bayfront, once used as trading warehouses and now restored into a stylish complex of boutiques, cafes, restaurants and a beer hall. It's a wonderful place to shop for local crafts and sweets, enjoy harbor views, and soak up the romantic atmosphere—especially beautiful when lit up in the evening.
Hakodate Morning Market

15 min

The Hakodate Morning Market is a lively warren of some 250 stalls and shops just beside Hakodate Station, brimming with the fresh seafood Hokkaido is famous for. Browse tanks of king crab, scallops, sea urchin and salmon roe, watch vendors at work, and tuck into a kaisen-don rice bowl piled with sashimi. Adventurous visitors can even try catching their own squid in a tank—an iconic Hakodate experience.
Old British Consulate of Hakodate

45 min Admission not included

The Old British Consulate of Hakodate served as Britain's diplomatic office from 1859 until 1934, in the years after the port opened to international trade. The beautifully restored colonial building now houses a museum on the city's opening to the world, an English tea room serving scones and Victorian-style afternoon tea, and a charming rose garden—a delightful glimpse of Hakodate's cosmopolitan past.
Hachimanzaka

15 min

Hachiman-zaka is the most photographed of Hakodate's many sloping streets, a perfectly straight cobblestone hill in the Motomachi district lined with trees and gas lamps. From the top, the view sweeps down between the buildings to the harbor and a moored historic ship, framing a postcard-perfect scene that has featured in countless films and commercials—especially magical when illuminated at night.
Trappistine Monasteries

15 min

The Trappistine Convent, founded in 1898, was the first women's monastery in Japan and remains a working community of cloistered nuns on the outskirts of Hakodate. While the inner buildings are closed to visitors, the peaceful gardens, brick chapel and tree-lined approach are open to all, and the on-site shop is famous for the nuns' handmade butter cookies and madeleines—a serene and sweet end to your tour.

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 Kamomekan
Hotel Tetora
Century Marina Hakodate
Hotel Promote Hakodate
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku

and 59 more pickup points

If you select the meeting point at Hakodate station, your guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance of JR Hakodate Station, holding a sign with your name on it. After meeting your guide, you will be escorted to the vehicle.

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.