[2025 Hakodate Attraction] Travel Guide for Goryōkaku Tower (Updated May)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 After enjoying the beautiful scenery of Goryokaku Park, we quickly headed to the bottom of Goryokaku Tower for a visit as there was still some time left before gathering to board the bus. The lobby on the first floor sells a variety of candies, biscuits, toys, and some specialties from the Hokkaido area. If you want to go up to Goryokaku Tower, there are also tickets for the observation deck sold in the center of the lobby. Adults are 900 yuan, middle school and high school students are 680 yuan, and elementary school students are 450 yuan. The best place to appreciate Goryokaku Park is to go directly to the observation tower. From the observation tower, you can clearly see the entire outline of Goryokaku Park. Goryokaku Park has different landscapes throughout the year, and every year during the cherry blossom season it is crowded with people who come to admire the cherry blossoms. After visiting the park, you can go to the observation tower to appreciate the historical beauty of this city from a different angle.

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 When it comes to souvenirs from Hokkaido, Rokkatei will definitely come to mind. Who would have thought that in addition to a store counter, Rokkatei also has an in-house coffee shop! This time in Goryokaku, Hakodate, Hokkaido, I visited the Rokkatei branch and bought some souvenirs while having afternoon tea! The Goryokaku branch of Rokkatei is very artistic. It is located in a sea of ​​trees. The floor-to-ceiling windows outside let in the cherry trees and light, creating a lush green scene. If the pink cherry blossoms bloom in spring, I wonder how beautiful it will be! The dining area is very busy and you need to wait for a table, but while you wait you can go shopping and have a great time. You don’t feel the wait is tiring at all! Of course, the afternoon tea should be scented tea, served in beautiful porcelain cups. It looks very elegant and is worth experiencing, especially when your legs are sore after visiting Wulingguo, you must come and sit for a while. #Hokkaido Travel #Hakodate #Goryokaku Park #Rokkatei

\7 Recommended Spots in Hakodate/ ⁡ 7 Spots to visit when you go to Hakodate! If you go up to the top of Mt. Hakodate by ropeway, you can see a really beautiful beautiful view◎ I definitely recommend going at night! ⁡ Also, Lucky Pierrot has stores in various places! They use fresh ingredients and start making it after you place your order, so you can enjoy a freshly made hamburger🍔 ⁡ Also, Goryokaku Tower costs an admission fee, but you should definitely go! Goryokaku from above is so beautiful that I took a lot of photos. You must try the Shinsengumi soft serve ice cream with its beautiful blue color🩵🍦 ⁡ ⁡ #Hakodate #Domestic travel trip

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck 🌠Review Hokaido 2024❣️ 💕Let's review the first city. It took 2 days and 1 night to travel. Share a travel plan for Hakodate. When I went in early winter, the snow was not fluffy yet. 🤍🤍🤍 🌠Mt. Hakodate came to follow the movie Fan Day, a beautiful viewpoint in Hokkaido. But on the day I went, it was snowing. The sky was overcast. I could barely see the view 😅 But it was really beautiful. You should definitely go. 💒 Hotel La'gent Plazza Hakodate Good price accommodation, near the train station, but a bit far from the city center. 🍔 Lucky, the famous clown burger in Hakodate. The crispy chicken is very delicious. You must try it. 🦀Hakodate morning market, a fish market. This is where we ate our breakfast. Fresh seafood. There are many restaurants to choose from. 🏤Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, a relaxing European stroll It is a shopping area, restaurant, cafe. During the time I went, there was a Christmas festival. When you go here, you must stop by for a cup of coffee Starbucks because you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the harbor. 🐒Tropical Botanical Garden Monkeys soak in hot springs In this cold weather, the red-faced monkeys🐒 will come to soak in the hot springs. They are very chill. 🌠Goryokaku Tower Another viewpoint in Hakodate City, a five-pointed fortress, beautiful views both day and night. In the evening (at 4 pm in my hometown, it is already dark), there are fireworks. I must say that I love Hakodate a lot. I will definitely go back to this city (I will save money for a quick trip😅)

📍【Sapporo City】Sapporo Snow Festival 📅February 4-11, 2025. Recognized as one of Hokkaido's top three winter festivals, the Sapporo Snow Festival attracts over 2 million visitors annually. The event is divided into three main venues: the Odori Site, featuring around 100 snow sculptures centered around five large ones; the Susukino Site, filled with ice sculptures and statues; and the TSUDOME Site, offering large slides and tunnels for interactive experiences. 📍【Sapporo City】Jozankei Onsen Snow Candle Path 📅January 25-February 1, 2025. Just an hour's bus ride from Sapporo Station, Jozankei Onsen hosts the Snow Candle Path event at Jozankei Shrine. Residents create 2,000 snow candles to illuminate the shrine grounds. It's said that if you can successfully carry a lit snow candle to the snow tower without it going out, your wish will come true. 📍【Chitose City】Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 📅February 1-24, 2025. Local artisans use high-pressure water jets to create sculptures from Lake Shikotsu's water, which are then painted and frozen into modern art pieces, adorned with lights. During the day, the lake's water is a clear blue, while at night, the lights create a fantastical world of color and light. 📍【Asahikawa City】Asahikawa Winter Festival 📅February 6-11, 2025. Another of Hokkaido's top three winter festivals, the Asahikawa Winter Festival features the world's largest snow sculpture, standing 20 meters tall. The festival includes citizen-made snow and ice sculptures, a stage for musical performances, a large snow slide, a giant snow maze, and numerous food stalls offering local delicacies, making it a fun winter outing for the whole family. 📍【Kamikawa District】Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival 📅January 25-March 9, 2025. Also recognized as one of Hokkaido's top three winter festivals and a Japan Nightscape Heritage site, the Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival features a 12,000 square meter venue illuminated with colorful lights. Visitors can enjoy the sight of massive ice sculptures and tunnels, as well as interactive experiences like the "Northern Ice Bar," where everything from chairs to tables is made of ice. 📍【Hakodate City】Goryokaku Star Dream Illumination 📅Early December to late February. The Goryokaku Park and Goryokaku Tower are landmarks of Hakodate. The Goryokaku Star Dream Illumination decorates the moat with 2,000 light bulbs, forming a star shape when lit each evening. Visitors can enjoy a stroll while admiring the lights or view the entire scene from the observation deck. #CtripCustomTravel #CtripCustomPlanner #CustomAutumnWinterTrip

This is the Goryokaku Tower located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, near the tram station, about a ten-minute walk away. I visited last Christmas. The view from above is very beautiful. I recommend visiting at dusk to capture both daytime and night views. There is a lighting event at a designated time every night, where you can photograph star patterns in the night view. In winter, you can also capture snowy scenes. I highly recommend watching the lighting ceremony. No reservation is needed for this attraction; you can buy tickets on the spot, and there is no time limit for sightseeing. The tower's facilities include a cafe and a souvenir shop. This spot is suitable for families and couples to visit.

#JapanTravel ⭐️ Let me introduce you to Goryokaku Tower, where you can see the whole view of Hokkaido's symbol, the star-shaped Goryokaku Fortress from a bird's eye view. There are no tall buildings in Hakodate, but the tower is 107m tall and offers a panoramic view of Hakodate. A miniature of Hakodate is displayed in the tower, and the guide was good. The tower facilities are comfortable and clean, and I think the impression of Hakodate was better. There is also a good guide in Korean, so I recommend you listen to the guide and enjoy the tower and the beautiful scenery! 🗺️ Goryokaku Tower: 43-9 Goryokakucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001 Japan 🌟The star-shaped Goryokaku Fortress is really cute and impressive. I think it's a unique Hakodate! #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTravel #Hakodate #Sapporo

Hokkaido can be said to be a popular tourist spot with many people😙 Especially after first love more people want to go!! ️ Of course many of its attractions are very attractive ✅ Among them, the Five Pagoda Tower can be said to be one of the must-sees🤗🤗 You can have a panoramic view of the entire Gojo Park😉 just by climbing to the observation deck And not only can you see the full view of the star shape of the park😎 At the same time, the weather can also see the Hakodate Yamazu Lightning Strait and the Yokozu Mountains ⛰️ It's really cool🙈 The Five Ribs Tower is actually located on the south side of the Gorge ❤️ It was built in 2006 and it doesn't have a long history 😙 The whole tower is 107 meters high😏 It can be said that it is quite a tall building in Hakodate city👏🏻 And when the spring cherry blossom season 🫶🏻 the cherry blossom trees in Gojo Goh will bloom together 🥹 At this time, the magnificent scenery is the most attractive 😎 The five-pronged tower is divided into the 1st and 2nd floors of the museum and the 1st and 2nd floor of the observatory 🤗🤗 If you want to go to the observatory, you need to buy tickets at the counter on the 1st floor of the museum 🎫✅✅ However, in order to see the view many people will go The observatory, in addition to allowing you to enjoy the view, actually has a series of models related to the history of Wujiao 😍 so you can learn more about this place 😉 One of them is the restored model of Wujiao 🤣 In fact, there are not many buildings left in Gojo Castle 😅 Most of them have been slowly gone after 1871 So we can understand through this d Finally, of course, there is no missing souvenir shop😏 You can go shopping to the end #Japan Attractions #Parents and Parents #Local Tour #Easter Good Places #Hong Kong Good Places #Overseas Travel #Resident Writer #Japan Travel #Japan Free Travel

#日本景点 The 107-meter-high Goryokaku Tower is the best place to view Goryokaku Park. The cherry blossom season every year also attracts many tourists to visit. In winter, there will also be a night lighting event called "Dream of Goryokaku Star". If you choose to go there around dusk, you can see both the morning and evening scenery at once❣️ 🅿️This attraction does not have a dedicated parking lot. You can only park nearby for a fee. The first hour is 200 yen, and then 100 yen every 30 minutes.

In April 2006, the new 107m-high tower was completed and opened. From the 90m observatory, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the special historic site Goryo-Atsushi and the prosperous streets of Hakodate. Climb Goryokaku Tower in winter to overlook the city of Hakodate, tickets and transportation methods. Goryokaku Tower is one of the landmarks of Hakodate. It is located in the Goryokaku area with Goryokaku Park and is a popular tourist attraction in the Hakodate area. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, maple leaves in autumn, and lights in winter. Goryokaku was used for military purposes as a bunker. What is more special is that it adopts a five-pointed star-shaped appearance. Generally, when traveling to the Goryokaku area, in addition to taking a walk in Goryokaku Park, you will also climb the Goryokaku Tower observation deck, which is about 107m high. You can see the beautiful scenery of the pentagonal park and moat, the street scenes of Hakodate city and the coastal sea views. This winter I visited Goryokaku Tower, but it was a pity that there was no snow these days, otherwise it would be more beautiful. In winter, Goryokaku Park will hold the "Dream of the Five-pointed Star" lighting event at night, which is not to be missed. Share your travel experience below. 【Location】Goryokaku Tower (official website) 【Address】43-9 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido 040-0001 【Tickets】Adults 900 yen, junior high school and high school students 680 yen, elementary school students 450 yen 【Business hours】 April 21st to October 20th 8:00~19:00 October 21st to April 20th 9:00~18:00 Goryosei no Yume Period (Winter) 9:00~19:00 January 1 (first day of business) 6:00~19:00 【transportation】 To get to Goryokaku from downtown Hakodate, take the Hakodate tram and get off at Goryokaku Park-mae. Take the Hakodate bus and get off at "Goryokaku", "Goryokaku Park", or "Goryokaku Tower".

After three years of traveling to Japan🧳 Before I set foot in Hokkaido again this time I wanted to go to Hakodate because one of the places I wanted to go was Gojo Tower😍 I heard that Sakura Park, built in the late Edo period, has a moated five-pointed star-shaped fortress, climbing the Gojo Tower to present the view of the five-pointed stars, a 360-degree invincible view, and model stories on the tower, and some souvenirs to buy In winter when you go to snow stars, if other seasons, such as cherry blossoms autumn maple leaves 🍁 is also great 🥹 #Japan Attractions #Hokkaido Travel #Hakodate

Another place to visit when you are at the Goryokaku Fort you have to visit the Goryokaku Tower which is a 90 metre Tower overlooking the entire Fort. The entrance fee includes admission into the Tower, but the queue might be long to go up into the Tower but its worth the wait. The price admission may be expensive but it gets cheaper if you go with 30 people or more and the view above is breathtaking where you will be able to get a view of the pentagonal park and at the far end you be able to see the mount hakodate(provided weather is clear). This view is exceptionally beautiful especially in spring and also in winter where everything is blanketed in white snow. #celebratewithtrip #hakodate #view #scenic #goryokaku #viewfromabove

#ChillAtRooftop We arrived… Goryokaku Tower, a beautiful high-angle observation tower of Goryokaku Park, a star-shaped fortress over 150 years old. The highlight here is that we can see a wide-angle view of the star-shaped fortress including the surrounding moat from Goryokaku Tower. This park has thousands of cherry trees planted in spring. This is a cherry blossom viewing spot in Hokkaido. We came in winter, and the park was covered in snow as shown in the picture. We traveled by tram and got off at Goryokaku Park Station. It took about 10-15 minutes to get there. Then, we went to the tower, bought a ticket, and took the elevator to the observation deck. We could see the city view and Mt. Hakodate as well. #TravelJapan #hakodate #goryokaku #hokkaido

From the observation deck, you can see Mt. Hakodate, the Tsugaru Strait, the Yokotsu mountain range, and a star-shaped view shining on the ground of the special historic site of Goryokaku✨ There is also an exhibition space called the Goryokaku History Corridor where you can learn about the history of Goryokaku, a see-through floor with reinforced glass so you can see below, and a cafe and shop⭐️ #HokkaidoTrip Goryokaku Tower 43-9 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001

#OverseasTravel #JapanTravel 🇯🇵 Gojoku in Hakodate is a designated Japanese special historical site because it is a Western-style fortress and is in the shape of a five-pointed star ⭐️, very special! It is recommended that you must go to the Gojo Tower to enjoy the design of this star-shaped ✨ fortress surrounded by a moat! In spring, you can also see over 1000 cherry blossom machines🌳. The cherry blossoms 🌸 bloom within this five-pointed star ⭐️, you can see them from the height of the tower, worth a visit! Five Pagoda 📍43-9 Gojogo-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

#Overseas Travel Hakodate Goryokaku｜150-year-old Western-style fortress⬅️ The star-shaped appearance is very eye-catching and is also a famous attraction that tourists must visit when they come to Hakodate⬅️ There are also different special attractions in the four seasons🤩🤩📸️ Goryokaku has been designated as a special historic site by the Japanese government, and has been selected as a Hokkaido heritage site as the "Remains of the Goryokaku and Hakodate Wars"⬅️ Tip: You can go to Goryokaku Tower, which is about 107 meters high, to have a bird's eye view. Goryokaku Tower Address: 43-9 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate City Transportation: Take the Hakodate Railway from Hakodate Station to the entrance of Goryokaku Park #Japan #JapanTravel #HokkaidoTravel

I went to Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate, Hokkaido, during cherry blossom season. This is my fourth visit to Hakodate. I've been to Hakodate twice in one year. I checked the cherry blossom forecast before going. Goryokaku is a recommended tourist spot all year round, but it's even more recommended during cherry blossom season! #sakura #hotelroyalpark

1. Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden Address - 3 Chome-1-15 Yunokawacho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0932 Highlights - Lowkey botanical garden but with an outside onsen where monkeys are bathing! Rating - 4.4 2. Goryōkaku Tower Address - 43-9 Goryokakucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001 Highlights - 107-m tower that overlooks the infamous star-shaped fort The views are very dramatic and it is one of the must see attractions at Hakodate and overall in Hokkaido Rating - 4.8 3. Mt. Hakodate Ropeway Address - 19-7, Motomachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido 040-0054 Japan Highlights - Rated to be one of the most beautiful views of Japan Located on the top of a mountain that overlooks the Hakodate peninsula Rating - 4.7

The tower is an interactive museum, telling a story of the fort and providing a great view on the surroundings. Great if you're into history. Make the time to visit the tower is you are in Hakodate. This lovely little port is graced with a number of attractions. The tower provides a 360 degree eagle-eye view of the city, including the Goryokaku Park, a beautiful and unusually shaped piece of land originally built to be a fort. The day of our visit was apparently the busiest of the year but, despite the queues, it was a lovely day and the crowds added to the ambience. Definitely worth the visit. The crowds were efficiently and effectively managed. #givethanks #givethanks

#0yentravel One of the recommended sightseeing spots in Hakodate is "Goryokaku" It was built by the shogunate to defend the north before the port was opened! It took seven years to complete, starting in 1857 (Ansei 4) 😳 The Hakodate Magistrate's Office (Hakodate Government Office) was built in the center, protected by a star-shaped earthwork and moat. This star shape is famous! Currently, about one-third of the building has been restored in the same place with the same design, construction method, and size, and the technology is amazing! We also had the opportunity to see the inside 😊 The weather was bad that day, so we couldn't climb to the top of the tower, so we'd like to try again next time! Please use this as a reference for your trip to Hakodate 🥰 📍Location: 44 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido #0yentravel #Goryokaku #Hakodate #Hokkaido

#cherryblossom25 Here is a unique perspective from Goryokaku Tower to view cherry blossoms. By going up Goryokaku Tower, you can enjoy a breathtaking aerial view of the star-shaped park completely wrapped in pink cherry blossoms and it is a truly rare and stunning sight in Japan. Due to Hakodate’s northern location, cherry blossoms typically bloom from late April to early May

4/27 Full bloom is just around the corner!!! It was so beautiful♡

📌 Check-in point that makes you fall in love with Hakodate. Once you go, you want to go again. #Hakodate #TravelJapan ✅️ Mount Hakodate, a beautiful viewpoint, both day and night. ✅️ Fort Goryokaku, a viewpoint that overlooks the star-shaped park and you can walk into the park inside. ✅️ Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, stop by to take pictures, go shopping, walk along the bay to capture the atmosphere, very beautiful. ✅️ Hachimanzaka Slope is the most romantic slope, both in the middle and in the middle. Don't miss taking beautiful pictures at both times. ✅️ Motomachi Old Town, Western architecture. ✅️ Don't miss Hakodate Morning Market, very fresh seafood. #Check-in point #Japan #TravelJapan

Goryokaku Tower This facility doubles as an observation deck, overlooking Hakodate's famous Goryokaku from a height of 107m✨️ The facility features the Goryokaku History Corridor, an exhibition space where you can learn about the history of Goryokaku, a see-through floor with a reinforced glass floor that allows you to see down, and a shop. In addition to the star-shaped Goryokaku, you can also see Mount Hakodate, the Tsugaru Strait, and the Yokotsu mountain range⛰️ If you're visiting Hakodate, be sure to come and see the spectacular view👍 Address: 43-9 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Opening hours: Open all year round 9:00-18:00 (Ticket sales end at 17:50) Price: ・Adults 1,200 yen ・Junior and high school students 900 yen ・Elementary school students 600 yen #Spring0yentrip #Hokkaido #Hakodate #Goryokaku #GoryokakuTower

It's worth going up the tower to see the whole view of Goryokaku! It's really spectacular and beautiful! Stay from about 4 to 5 o'clock to see the five-pointed star with different views. It is a different atmosphere after the lights are turned on at night. Then you can stroll to Rokkatei not far away, have some desserts and enjoy coffee. You can still see the scenery outside.

2025/4/11 The cherry blossoms haven't bloomed yet, so there's nothing to see.

The star-shaped Goryokaku fortress is located in Hakodate. Starting in 1603, the Tokugawa Shogunate implemented over 200 years of national isolation, prohibiting trade with the Netherlands and China. However, in 1854, after signing friendly treaties with countries like the US and Britain, Hakodate became an open port and a hub for economic development. While opening up, the Shogunate also took precautions by sending the Hakodate Magistrate to establish a strategic fortress in Hakodate to protect government institutions. Goryokaku was built during this time. Designed by Takeda Hisaburo, who studied European fortresses, it took seven years to complete, incorporating cannons and other weaponry. After the Boshin War, the Tokugawa Shogunate collapsed. A naval commander of the Tokugawa forces led 3,000 men to Goryokaku, intending to develop Hokkaido in exchange for leniency from the Meiji government. However, the Meiji government sought to eliminate all remnants of the Shogunate, leading to the Battle of Hakodate, which marked the end of the Shogunate era. After visiting Goryokaku, you can find Lucky Pierrot nearby, a burger chain hailed as the best in Japan. Established in Hakodate in 1987, it now boasts 17 locations in the city. Founded by Ichiro Wang, a second-generation Chinese immigrant from Kobe, the chain specializes in Chinese-style burgers and has become a Hakodate specialty. 📍Address: 43-9 Goryokakucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan 📍Address: 〒040-0001 北海道函館市五稜郭町３０−14 🚗 Take the city tram to Goryokaku Park-mae and walk for ten minutes.

#springwander From the top of Goryokaku Tower, Hakodate's spring beauty unfolded like a canvas! Cherry blossoms bloomed in every direction, painting the star-shaped fort with vibrant hues. As I gazed out, the Sea of Japan sparkled in the distance, and the scent of blooming flowers wafted up. Spring in Hakodate is breathtaking, and Goryokaku Tower offers the perfect view. A must-visit spot to experience Japan's spring magic! #GoryokakuTower #HakodateSpring #CherryBlossomView #SakuraPanorama

What is Goryokaku Tower? Goryokaku Tower, located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, is a great observation spot where you can see the whole of Goryokaku Park. Goryokaku is known as the first Western-style castle in Japan, and its beautiful star-shaped structure is even more impressive when viewed from the sky. The tower is 107 meters tall, and the observation deck offers a 360-degree panoramic view. View from the observation deck When you go up to the observation deck of the tower, you can see the star-shaped Goryokaku clearly and be impressed by its geometric beauty. In spring, cherry blossoms decorate the castle, and the star-shaped floating in the pale pink color is like a painting. In winter, the snowy landscape spreads and the silvery star-shaped shape floats fantastically. You can see Mt. Hakodate and the Tsugaru Strait in the distance, and enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Full of exhibits and experiences In the observation deck, there are exhibits about the history of Goryokaku and the Hakodate War, so it is a place where you can learn more than just the scenery. The observation deck also has a glass floor, so you can have a thrilling experience of looking down from your feet. Access and location Goryokaku Tower is about a 10-minute walk from the Hakodate City Tram stop "Goryokaku Koen-mae." The surrounding area is home to Goryokaku Park, the Hakodate Magistrate's Office, and many other spots where you can enjoy local cuisine, making it a perfect part of your sightseeing route. #GoryokakuTower #HakodateTrip #HokkaidoTourism #Goryokaku #ViewFromTheObservatory #FamousSightsOfJapan #Spring0YenTrip