Private Tour

Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 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 six-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 3-4 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.

Options

Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Enjoyable day trip
WAICHENG S,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mr Akira is friendly, provide some Hakodate history & able to useful recommendation for our knowledge.
Worth the visit
JoeyHoon,
Nov 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Thank you Mr Akira for his knowledgeable history of Goryokaku Park is an iconic star-shaped fort located in Hakodate. First, we went to Morning market followed by taking local tram to Goryokaku Tower & stroll walk in Goryokaku Park. Thereafter, we went to Mount Hakodate but due to raining heavily we can only view motomachi in the taxi. Overall, a good experience 👍
Fantastic tour of Hakodate
Forewing L,
Nov 19, 2023
- Viator
5.00
A great time with Heiji, and a light snow shower just made the scene even more memorable. We greatly enjoyed the Goryokaku Tower and the fort below, as well as the morning market and the former consulate's headquarters. He even spoke both English and Spanish - a remarkable feat! We had a wonderful time with Heiji, and would recommend this tour to all who swing through Hakodate
Wonderful introduction to Hakodate!
Melody M,
Jul 8, 2023
- Viator
5.00
I had a great day in Hakodate with my English-speaking guide, Fumi. She was very organized and was at the hotel right on time to meet me, and shared lots of information about Hakodate during my tour. We started our visit with a trip to Goryokaku Park, where we took the elevator to see the view from the top. It was a nice, clear day so it was easy to see the star-shaped fort below. Fumi also helped me with shipping my souvenirs with Yamato when I bought too many to carry. :-) I appreciated her assistance. From there we went to Mt. Hakodate via the ropeway and had a really nice lunch with an amazing view. We also toured Motomachi, had a little stroll along the bay, and visited the Red Brick Warehouse. It was a really nice day, and I hope to come back again and do another tour with Fumi-san.
Time well spent in this beautiful city!
Ananya B,
Sep 26, 2021
- Viator
4.00
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.