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Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
$229.59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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
- 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
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Goryokaku Meeting (G-446)
Goryokaku Meeting (G-446)
Starting point:
7-Eleven Hakodate Goryokaku Park, 30-1 Goryōkakuchō, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan
Goryokaku Meeting (G-446)
Starting point:
7-Eleven Hakodate Goryokaku Park, 30-1 Goryōkakuchō, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Access to Goryokaku Tower observation deck
- Guided tour of Goryokaku and Goryokaku Tower
- Stories and insights from a knowledgeable local guide
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of the Hakodate Tourist Information Center. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
The meeting point is in front of the 7-Eleven Hakodate Goryokaku-mae store. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Return details
The tour concludes at Goryokaku Tower, where you can easily continue on to central Hakodate and beyond using the streetcar or other transport.
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Goryokaku ParkGoryokaku 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.
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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.
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Goryokaku TowerThe 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.
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Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
$229.59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!