Hakodate is an attractive city for tourists in the south of Hokkaido. Not only is there the fascinating night-time view from Mount Hakodate but there is also fabulous seafood for the gourmet, hot springs, a bustling morning market and the Motomachi district where you can enjoy historical western style buildings, streetcar rides and cozy cafés. If you love the blossom of cherry trees in bloom, the historical star-shaped fort of Goryokaku will attract you in early May. You can also enjoy the Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train) journey through the undersea tunnel between Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Shin-Aomori stations.

Official Language: Japanese

Currency: Yen (JPY)

Time Zone: UTC+9

Calling Code: +81