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Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour

Hakodate, Japan
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Guided tour of Goryokaku and Goryokaku Tower
    • Access to Goryokaku Tower observation deck
    • Stories and insights from a knowledgeable local guide
    • Food and drinks
    • Transportation to the meeting point

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting points

    Select a meeting point

    End point

    • Goryōkaku Tower
      43-9 Goryōkakuchō, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan

      The tour concludes at Goryokaku Tower, where you can easily continue on to central Hakodate and beyond using the streetcar or other transport.

    Itinerary

    1

    Goryokaku Park

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    箱館奉行所跡

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Goryokaku Tower

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 3 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Wonderful experience!

    Cynthia_W, Oct 2025
    Great way to see the city! We enjoyed the tower and the park. Very interesting experience. Rei are guide answered many questions. Was extremely knowledgeable.

    A nice introduction to...

    John_H, Oct 2025
    A nice introduction to the history of Hakodate. The reconstruction of the Magistrate’s office was very impressive. Aya was a fantastic guide. She was able to give us fascinating insights into Japanese life as well as an impressive knowledge of Goryokaku. She also helped us with a great recommendation for lunch.

    Yuri is very sweet and...

    Timothy_C, Sep 2025
    Yuri is very sweet and loves Hakodate. I learned a lot and she is very knowledgeable about Goryokaku park and tower.

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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