Shinkawachō
Hakodate
Visit Shinkawachō
Popular places to visit
Fort Goryokaku
Walk around the enchanting grounds of this repurposed military fort shaped like a star and see historic architecture and magnificent cherry blossoms in springtime.
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Shop, eat, drink and shop some more in renovated 19th-century warehouses that now feature prominently in a Hakodate-area hot spot.
Mount Hakodate
Appreciate captivating views of Hakodate’s skyline, surrounding coast and glittering city lights from atop this central city mountain, accessible via a scenic cable car.
Hakodate Ropeway
With panoramic views of Hakodate and the sea, one of the best nighttime vistas in the world is visible from the top of this gondola ferry.
Hakodate Morning Market
Start your day with delectable fruit, vegetables and freshly made breakfast in this buzzing market selling Hakodate’s freshest seasonal produce and seafood.
Goryokaku Tower
Enjoy a unique overlook of Hakodate’s city skyline, surrounding mountain ranges and distant coastline from this modern observation tower and history gallery.
Things to do
Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide
Top hotels in Shinkawachō
Hakodate Park Hotel
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
"The staff and cleaning crew were great. The location is superb.However the hotel is really dated, they don’t even have a keycard access to use the elevator . I could hear the drain pipes clearly every time someone used a bathroom. The insulation of the hotel is really poor….The hotel did provided ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Global View Hakodate
"The hotel is a bit worn out and there weren’t much dinner options nearby. But the onsen and the breakfast was amazing!! If you are driving or traveling light I would highly recommend global view hotel :)"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
"The room is very outdated and doesn’t look like their advertised photos at all. The lobby is located in the newer building but the room they put us in was actually in an older building. Everything inside the room was very old with strangely bad smell. There was strong cigarette smell inside the elevators. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel ＆ Spa Century Marina Hakodate
"Great location, incredibly attentive and helpful staff, great hot springs on premises, absolutely the most amazing breakfast buffet,( the best in Hokkaido!) premium amenities make this hotel a surprise favorite of our trip to Hokkaido."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Akarinoyu
"Definitely recommend this hotel! Planning to stay here again when visiting again. The Onsen is surreal at night especially if you get the side of the water & city. So lovely!! It’s also extremely close to the station & market(which you can get free meal tickets for!)😊😊"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Shinkawachō
Yunokawacho
If you're spending time in Yunokawacho, check out sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yunokawa-Onsen Station or Yunokawa Station.
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward and Hachimanzaka Slope, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hakodate Kikyo Takadai Park Golf Course. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
