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Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide
Product code 452423P48
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From USD 428.23
Dates
Jul 15, 2024 to Oct 5, 2025
Start times
1:30 PM, 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-1, Child ages 2-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Hakodate walking tour Spanish, Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide, Private vehicle option
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From USD 428.23
Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
This tour will take you around Hakodate's main sightseeing areas by streetcar, bus and ropeway. You can walk through each area, feeling the history of Japan from the end of the Edo Shogunate, the prosperity of the Meiji Era, and the end of the war to the present. Admission and transportation fees are included in the tour fee. In addition, local guides will carefully guide you so that you can concentrate on exploring Hakodate!
Overview
This tour will take you around Hakodate's main sightseeing areas by streetcar, bus and ropeway. You can walk through each area, feeling the history of Japan from the end of the Edo Shogunate, the prosperity of the Meiji Era, and the end of the war to the present. Admission and transportation fees are included in the tour fee. In addition, local guides will carefully guide you so that you can concentrate on exploring Hakodate!
What's Included
Included
Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden Addmission Fee(If you select an option)
Mount Hakodate Ropeway Fee
National Licensed Guide
Goryokaku Tower Admission Fee
Public Transportation Fee(Tram, Bus)
Not included
apx. 15-25 USD per person
Personal Expense
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 1
The market has a long history that began in 1945, the same year that World War II ended, with the standing sale of vegetables. Today, it is a seafood market where visitors can enjoy Hakodate's famous seafood. Be sure to try the sushi and seafood rice bowls.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Next, let's take a look at Goryokaku from above, from Goryokaku Tower. You will be able to see the full extent of the Goryo star shape, which was surrounded by a water moat to prevent intrusion from the outside.
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
The "Magistrate's Office" was a public institution that had the roles of "police," "court," and "metropolitan government office" today, and was responsible for the security of the northern frontier and negotiations with foreign countries at the end of the Edo period. 140 years have passed since its restoration. If you wish, you can drop in on the site by asking your guide.
Stop 4
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 4
This site, called Goryokaku because of its star-shaped pentagonal appearance with five ramparts called ryobo, was completed as Japan's first Western-style fortress and symbolizes the end of the Edo shogunate, which is a notable event in Japanese history. Let's learn a page of Japanese history with your guide.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
Mount Hakodate (Hakodate-yama) is a prominent mountain located in the city of Hakodate on the southern tip of Japan's Hokkaido Island. It is famous for its breathtaking panoramic views. Mount Hakodate stands at 334 meters (1,096 feet) above sea level, making it a relatively small mountain, but its location near the sea allows for expansive views of the city and surrounding areas. A popular way to ascend the mountain, the Hakodate Ropeway takes passengers to the summit in about 3-5 minutes.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse is the name of a group of red brick warehouses in Hakodate, Hokkaido. The red brick warehouses and wooden structures from that era have been preserved and are now lined with stores and restaurants.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Other
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.8
12 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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