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Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $223 and current price is $156 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore Japan’s rich history on this guided tour of Goryokaku, Japan’s first Western-style star fort, and the Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate. Discover the significance of the fort during the Boshin War and witness the unique architecture that symbolizes Japan’s modernization. Stroll through Goryokaku Park, encounter historical artifacts like the Krupp and Blakely cannons, and visit the reconstructed Hakodate Magistrate’s Office. The tour culminates with a visit to the Goryokaku Tower, where stunning panoramic views await. Choose from two options based on your convenience, with everything arranged for you to enjoy a hassle-free experience.

  • Guided exploration of Goryokaku and Goryokaku Tower
  • Insightful commentary from a knowledgeable local expert
  • Two tour options: meet at Goryokaku or start at Hakodate Station
  • Panoramic views from the tower and rich historical context included

Activity location

  • Goryokaku Park
    • 44 Goryokakucho,
    • 040-0001, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 7-Eleven Hakodate Goryokaku Park
    • 1 30
    • 040-0001, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Goryokaku Meeting (G-446)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Goryokaku Meeting (G-446)
Starting point:
7-Eleven Hakodate Goryokaku Park, 30-1 Goryōkakuchō, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
$222.43
$155.70 x 1 Adult$155.70
Total
The previous price was $222.43 and current price is $155.70
30% off
Until Tue, Oct 21
To Hakodate Station (G-447)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

To Hakodate Station (G-447)
Starting point:
Hakodate City Tourist Information Center, Japan, 040-0063 Hokkaido, Hakodate, Wakamatsuchō, 12１３ ＪＲ函館駅 １階

Language options: English
Price details
$292.15
$204.51 x 1 Adult$204.51
Total
The previous price was $292.15 and current price is $204.51
30% off
Until Tue, Oct 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stories and insights from a knowledgeable local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Goryokaku and Goryokaku Tower
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to Goryokaku Tower observation deck
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to the meeting point

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Goryokaku Park
  • 30m
Goryokaku is Japan’s first Western-style star fort, built in the 19th century to defend Hakodate. Its five-pointed design symbolized Japan’s modernization and later became the stage of the Hakodate War, the last battle of the Boshin War. Today, it is a park where visitors can walk the grounds, see historical cannons, and admire cherry blossoms surrounding the star-shaped fortress each spring.
箱館奉行所跡
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
At the heart of the fort lies the reconstructed Hakodate Magistrate’s Office, once the regional government headquarters of the shogunate. Rebuilt using traditional techniques, it offers a glimpse into the politics, culture, and architecture of the late Edo period. Inside, visitors can see administrative chambers, exhibits on daily life, and learn how Hakodate played a key role in Japan’s opening to the world.
Goryokaku Tower
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Goryokaku Tower, standing 107 meters tall, offers a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the entire star-shaped fort. From the observation deck, you can appreciate the geometric beauty of Goryokaku and enjoy seasonal scenery—from cherry blossoms to snowy landscapes. Exhibits inside explain the fort’s history and the Hakodate War, making the tower the perfect complement to a walk through the park.

Location

Activity location

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    Goryokaku Park
    • 44 Goryokakucho,
    • 040-0001, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    7-Eleven Hakodate Goryokaku Park
    • 1 30
    • 040-0001, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hakodate City Tourist Information Center
    • ＪＲ函館駅 12
    • 040-0063, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

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