Private Tour

Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hakodate!

Hakodate has a long history of international trade and as such hosted a small foreign community. That influence is evident in the European buildings, churches, and red-brick warehouses that you can see from the nostalgic streetcar that makes its rounds of the city.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Hakodate.

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Mount Hakodate

Mount Hakodate (函館山, Hakodateyama) is a 334 meter high, wooded mountain at the southern end of the peninsula on which much of central Hakodate is located. On clear days and nights, in particular, the views from the mountain are spectacular and included among Japan's three best night views alongside the views from Nagasaki's Mount Inasa and Kobe's Mount Rokko. Facilities at the summit, which is accessible by ropeway, bus or car, include observation platforms (free of charge), souvenir shops, a cafe and a cafeteria style restaurant.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Onuma Quasi-National Park

Designated as a "quasi national park" and located only twenty kilometers north of Hakodate, Onuma Park (大沼公園, Ōnuma Kōen) is known for its picturesque, island dotted lakes and majestic volcano, Mount Komagatake. Onuma Park can be easily visited in either a day trip from Hakodate or on a stop over on a journey between Hakodate and Sapporo, since most limited express trains between the two cities stop at Onuma Koen Station, the central railway station.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our guide, Meji, was very...
Emily M,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Meji, was very professional, knowledgeable, and kind, making certain that he tailored our tour specifically to our priorities. We had a wonderful tour with him and saw lots of interesting sights of Hakodate that he explained clearly. We enjoyed our tour.
Great tour
Neal L,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a great experience. The guide was a Japanese educator for over 30 years and self taught himself English. He shared a great perspective and many facts about the sites that you would never have gotten without her expertise! Thank you the whole family enjoyed!
Lovely morning in Hakodate
Monika V,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a really nice and well organized tour in Hakodate with our lovely guide, Keiko. It was raining quite a bit but the beautiful sights of cherry trees in full bloom was still beautiful to see. Hakodate is where east met west in well worth a visit. Interesting architecture and warm and friendly people made the tour very special.
Nice history lesson
Karen S,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00
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.
Our guide Akira was...
Ian L,
Jun 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Akira was excellent. He took us to many places which were very enjoyable. We particularly enjoyed travelling everywhere on the heritage trams.