Goryokaku Park - Hokkaido Attractions

Goryokaku Park

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Overview

Address

44 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

( Map ) ( Directions )

Hours

5:00 - 18:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday
5:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
5:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
5:00 - 18:00
Thursday
5:00 - 18:00
Friday
5:00 - 18:00
Saturday
5:00 - 18:00
Sunday
5:00 - 18:00
Holidays
5:00 - 18:00

Price

Free

Phone

0138-40-3605

Website

hakodate-jts-kosya.jp

Highlights

Goryokaku Tower

Goryokaku Tower, located just outside the park, stands 107 meters tall and offers stunning panoramic views of the park and Hakodate City from its multiple observation decks. The tower also has shops, restaurants, and an exhibition on Goryokaku’s history.

Former Magistrate Office

Located in the center of the park, the Former Magistrate Office is a partial reconstruction of the original building where the shogunate’s officers ruled over Hokkaido. The office was rebuilt using traditional methods and is a stunning display of Japanese architecture.

Cherry Blossoms

After the land was designated as a park, the city planted more than one thousand cherry trees along its moats. Today, it is one of Hokkaido’s best cherry blossom viewing spots. The contrast of the pink blossoms against the moats’ water and surrounding foliage make for an awe-inspiring sight.

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Access

From Hakodate Station, take the tram to Goryokaku Koen Mae Station (10 mins). Then, continue 10 minutes on foot to the park.