Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour will take you around Hakodate's main sightseeing areas by streetcar, bus and ropeway. You can walk through each area, feeling the history of Japan from the end of the Edo Shogunate, the prosperity of the Meiji Era, and the end of the war to the present.
Admission and transportation fees are included in the tour fee.
In addition, local guides will carefully guide you so that you can concentrate on exploring Hakodate!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
What To Expect
Hakodate Morning Market
The market has a long history that began in 1945, the same year that World War II ended, with the standing sale of vegetables. Today, it is a seafood market where visitors can enjoy Hakodate's famous seafood. Be sure to try the sushi and seafood rice bowls.
Goryokaku Tower
Next, let's take a look at Goryokaku from above, from Goryokaku Tower. You will be able to see the full extent of the Goryo star shape, which was surrounded by a water moat to prevent intrusion from the outside.
Options
Tropical Botanical Garden Plan
Tropical Botanical Garden Plan: To visit the Tropical Botanical Garden Pickup included
Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide
Pickup included
Tropical Botanical Garden SPA
Tropical Botanical Garden Pickup included
Private vehicle option
Private Car or Micro Bus: Alphard, Hiace Grand Cabin, or Micro Bus Pickup included
Hakodate walking tour Spanish
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden Addmission Fee(If you select an option)
Mount Hakodate Ropeway Fee
National Licensed Guide
Goryokaku Tower Admission Fee
Public Transportation Fee(Tram, Bus)
apx. 15-25 USD per person
Personal Expense
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great city with amazing guide
Companion12422328239,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was our guide and he did a terrific job. We visited with our 3 kids (elementary and middle school ages) and my parents. Josh spoke excellent English and was very engaging and informative. He listened to our requests and was very accommodating. We were able to do everything we wanted in our day in Hakodate. We all learned so much, ate amazing local food, and had a very fun time. If we ever get a chance to visit Hakodate again, I would absolutely like Josh to be our guide again. This tour was great!
Awesome Hakodate private tour
rhondal185,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kaz, our guide was awesome. He was so informative and made sure we got to see everything. He was also very patient with our picture taking. This is a fantastic tour to get a taste of the island. I would recommend it and Kaz to anyone. Thankyou for an unforgettable day.
Hakodate Day Tour with Josh!
Jane M,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very good day exploring Hakodate with Josh! It was interesting to use the public transportation, and we were glad we had him to show us what to do. There was a fair amount of walking, and it was a very warm day, but we managed just fine. Josh did a great job!
High on Hakodate!
Nikki B,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience with Maria! We explored churches, tried melon bread, learned the history of Hakodate, & experienced the true beauty of the area. My son & daughter said was thier favorite tour. Highly recommend!
Great Tour in Hakodate with Hiro!!
danielsN2806IT,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Hiro!! Really appreciated his insight to Hakodate and culture. We did the Hakodate Tower and Fort, Ropeway, Morning Market and the Red Warehouse District. We topped it off with some sushi at the end. Truly an amazing guide and person who we enjoyed spending time with. We would definitely recommend Hiro and a personalized tour of Hakodate. Thank You Hiro for a wonderful time!!!
A beautiful city
FarTooFrequentFlyer,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Weather on Hokkaido in early April is still unpredictable, but we had glorious sunshine and mild temperatures on our recent visit to Hakodate. Mariko (“Maria”) was a fun and knowledgeable guide and went the extra mile to search out a very good vegetarian restaurant for our lunch. We asked to visit the Botanical Garden to see Japanese macaques, or “snow monkeys,” basking in the hot springs and we weren’t disappointed. The views from Mt Hakodate, reached by “ropeway,” were extraordinary, with white mountain peaks in the distance and the city sprawled out below. We enjoyed our visit to Hakodate, and Maria made it a memorable one.
A Perfect Day in Hakodate
Debbie C,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Josh, was prompt, knowledgeable, courteous, professional, and showed us an amazing time in Hakodate. We experienced all the highlights, which was customized to our family as well as several restaurants. Overall, a perfect day.
A Perfect Day in Hakodate
189debrac,May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family, 7 adults, enjoyed a great day with our tour guide Josh. He was prompt, professional, informative and fun. We were able to see all the major sites in Hakodate. We sampled the food at the market and eat at another great sushi restaurant. We ended the day with some time for shopping. Overall, a fantastic day and I highly recommend this tour.
Ask for Hirotaka Tamaki when you visit Hakodate
Danielle C,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour we had with Hiro! Explored the city’s finest and walked to different sites. Hiro is very informative and a happy personality
Tour: Hakodate Food and Exploration Tour Private Guide
Tammy L,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour: Hakodate Food and Exploration Tour with Private Guide Date: April 3, 2025 Booking Ref: 1228063125 We recently took this tour, and while our guide did his best to provide a good experience, we found the tour description on Viator to be lacking in accuracy. 1. The tour involved extensive walking and city bus travel, which was not clearly stated in the description. This should be highlighted for travelers to set accurate expectations. 2. When booking from the United States, it appeared that lunch was included, but upon arrival in Japan, we learned it was not. This caused some confusion and should be clarified in the listing. 3. For the price point, we expected a more curated experience with a clearer focus on food exploration. We hope Viator updates the tour description to ensure future travelers can make an informed decision.
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