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12 Best Hakodate Tours In Japan

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The 12 most popular hakodate tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

12 Best Hakodate Tours In Japan

Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Mount Hakodate Views: The 334-Meter Summit Moment

1.Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Most Popular★ 5.0

A 6-hour private Hakodate tour with a government-licensed English guide, customizable stops from star forts to markets and red-brick warehouses.

“Overall had a fun day with Fumiko-san - she's a kind and considerate companion. For me the highlight was the visit to the top of Mount Hakodate which had absolutely spectacular views of the city. Sad that the Goryokaku Tower was closed but that was something out of the control of the tour operators.”

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Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide

Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide - Goryokaku Tower: see the star shape, then understand why it mattered

2.Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide

★ 4.5

A private, 8-hour Hakodate highlights tour with a licensed guide, public transit, and included tickets for Goryokaku and Mount Hakodate.

“We had a very good day exploring Hakodate with Josh! It was interesting to use the public transportation, and we were glad we had him to show us what to do. There was a fair amount of walking, and it was a very warm day, but we managed just fine. Josh did a great job!”

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Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - What a Government-Licensed Private Guide Changes

3.Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★ 5.0

Hakodate in 4 hours with a government-licensed English guide. Customize 2–3 stops including Goryokaku and the Morning Market.

“Our guide took us to Goryeski park and the tour. We got a really good overview of the city from the tower, and a great history of the area and the fort/magistrates offices. We then went to the Jolly jellyfish for lunch, and finally to the historic warehouse shopping area. Good tour.”

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(GROUP PRICE)Private Hokkaido Guided Day Tour with Transportation

(GROUP PRICE)Private Hokkaido Guided Day Tour with Transportation - Motomachi and Suehirocho: Historic Streets and Slope Views

4.(GROUP PRICE)Private Hokkaido Guided Day Tour with Transportation

★ 5.0

Private Hakodate day tour with pickup and small-car comfort. Customize your route for Motomachi, Mt Hakodate, Goryokaku, and Onuma.

“Masaki was an amazing guide. He tailor-made an itinerary for us and what we wanted for the tour. He worked with the cruise schedule and picked us up right at the terminal. Found local spots and beat the bus (cruise tours). He gave us history and culture during the tour, spoke very good English to…”

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Hakodate: 4-Hour Cultural and Historical Highlights Tour

Hakodate: 4-Hour Cultural and Historical Highlights Tour - Ekini Market Morning Starter: Seafood, Snacks, and Getting Your Bearings

5.Hakodate: 4-Hour Cultural and Historical Highlights Tour

★ 4.4

A 4-hour private Hakodate tour mixing fresh seafood, Motomachi churches, Mount Hakodate views, and Kanemori red bricks in one efficient day.

“Our time in Kanazawa was great. We had Miyamoto as a tour guide and he was awesome. Although he did not speak English nor Spanish we mange to o understand ourselves through Google translate. He is a very charismatic gentleman with an excellent actitud to make our visit great!”

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Hakodate Highlights Shore Excursion (5h) for Cruise Guests

Hakodate Highlights Shore Excursion (5h) for Cruise Guests - Motomachi’s slopes and churches: your best “first Hakodate” feel

6.Hakodate Highlights Shore Excursion (5h) for Cruise Guests

★ 5.0

Private 5-hour Hakodate shore excursion by car for cruise guests: Motomachi churches, Goryokaku Tower views, Morning Market seafood, Mt Hakodate.

“Excellent day out , our driver took us everywhere our first stop was to a tower called Goryōkaku tower which had the best views . Then he drove us to the mountains which gave us an even better view of the area. Then he took to a fish market for lunch so we could try…”

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Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour

Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour - Two start points, one easy ending at Goryōkaku Tower

Half Day Hakodate Tour with Government Licensed English guide

Half Day Hakodate Tour with Government Licensed English guide - Stop 2: Mount Hakodate—ropeway views, with a weather-minded backup

Taught by a professional! Making sushi with Hakodate’s Fresh Fish

Taught by a professional! Making sushi with Hakodate's Fresh Fish - Where Your Class Fits in Hakodate: Mount Views and a Food-Focused Timeline

9.Taught by a professional! Making sushi with Hakodate’s Fresh Fish

★ 5.0

Learn sushi-making in Hakodate with fresh Hokkaido seafood, three dashi tastings, and your own miso soup. Includes lunch and a chef hat.

“My wife and I stopped by for the lunch sushi making experience and it was the highlight of our Hakodate trip. The teacher was super attentive, warm, and fun. She took the time to explain every step and demonstrate the proper techniqRead more”

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Time Slip Experience in Hakodate with Custom Dress

Time Slip Experience in Hakodate with Custom Dress - Choosing from 400+ costumes (and why variety is the whole point)

10.Time Slip Experience in Hakodate with Custom Dress

★ 5.0

Dress up in Hakodate with a quick professional makeover, pick from 400+ costumes, get hair and accessories, then explore for an hour.

“This was a fun thing to do in Hakodate and a bit unusual for Japan and even for Hokkaido. They have western dresses as well as kimonos and other costumes to choose from. It was a nice thing to do on a rainy day even though it didn't allow Read more”

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Make Piroshki in Hakodate and Visit Hidden Spots While Baking

Make Piroshki in Hakodate and Visit Hidden Spots While Baking - Finding Marutama Goya: A Renovated Café Base in Motomachi

11.Make Piroshki in Hakodate and Visit Hidden Spots While Baking

★ 5.0

Make oven-baked pirozhki in Hakodate, then walk to churches and quiet corners with an English city guide, plus local fillings.

“We had a great experience sampling the amazing array of sweet and savory fillings and rolling out and stuffing the dough. The final products were delicious (including the optional borshch) and the walk to local churches and parks durinRead more”

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Private Full Day Guided Tour In Hakodate

Private Full Day Guided Tour In Hakodate - Goryokaku Park from above: a fortress built for one dramatic war

12.Private Full Day Guided Tour In Hakodate

★ 5.0

A private 6.5-hour guided circuit of Hakodate: Morning Market, Goryokaku, Mt. Hakodate Ropeway summit views, and Red Brick Warehouses.

“We had a wonderful day with Tomio Y. It was so much fun to walk around the Morning Market and taste food samples. Tomio made it very easy for us to ride on public transportation by lending us an extra fare card to use. We saw a lot in a limited amount of time and…”

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