Goryokaku Travel Guide
Nearby Restaurants
SEAT RESERVATIONNidaime Saheiji
Nidaime Saheiji in Hakodate masterfully blends Japanese taste with French flair. Close to Goryokaku Park, it highlights Hokkaido's best ingredients and rare sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONKuimono Ya Wan Hakodate Goryokaku
Kuimono Ya Wan in Hakodate offers an authentic Japanese Izakaya and seafood experience. Perfect for private gatherings with innovative hotpots.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Flagship Store
Hakodate Seafood Izakaya serves fresh local seafood in Goryokaku, known for its live squid. Offers a cozy, traditional Japanese-style dining setting.
SEAT RESERVATIONGyogyo
Savor exquisite sashimi in Hakodate's Yanagimachi at Gyogyo, offering fresh seafood treasures and a welcoming ambiance. Perfect for a memorable lunch.
The beautiful city of Hakodate offers various experiences for the adventurous traveler. While walking around the beautiful city, make sure to visit Goryokaku Park. Before becoming known for its beauty today, Goryokaku was built as a fortress by the Tokugawa shogunate. The park is now popular for its unique star-shaped structure and is visited by tourists from all over Japan and locals. To see a panoramic view of the park, head up Goryokaku Tower’s observation deck located next to the park.
Goryokaku is Hokkaido’s most famous spot for cherry blossom viewing, so don’t miss out when visiting during the spring! The park is filled with 1,600 cherry blossom trees, turning the entire area into a sea of pink. The blue water of the moat even turns pink at the end of the season as the petals fall. Cherry blossom viewing is especially stunning at night, as there are lanterns hung throughout the park to illuminate the sakura.
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