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Historical Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$140- fromper adult$59
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Historical Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$94
Food & Drinkfromper group (up to 7)$287
Art Classesfromper adult$59
Food & Drinkfromper adult (price varies by group size)$33
Bus Toursfromper group (up to 8)$234
Historical Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$33
Food & Drinkfromper adult$62
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- SkaramooshEdmonton, Canada3,970 contributionsMt. Hakodate is a must if you find yourself in Hakodate. What a view! We went up after a late breakfast and again in the evening. Awesome both day & night. It doesn't cost much by taxi and even less by bus.
Highly Recommended!Written January 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Harsimran S2 contributionsAmazing views from top.
Prefer going around sunset.
Next to Gondola this is the best place to visit in town.Written August 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Zhi XuanSingapore, Singapore7 contributionsThe most historical monument in Hakodate pre-dating the Meiji Restoration. It is a Vauban-style pentagon-shaped fortress symbolic of the Tokugawa Shogunate's efforts to modernise after the Perry Expedition.
We visited during winter so the only attraction is the Magistrate's Office (which is certainly worth visiting). There's lots of slippery, melted snow on the castle walls so it's not so easy to trek. Might be better to visit during spring.Written January 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada2,287 contributionsWhen we visited Mount Hakodate the roads and sidewalks going up were slushy and getting icy from all the snow. The ropeway made sense to get up to the observatory and at 1800 yen for a round trip it wasn't that bad of a deal.
We went around sunset and the cars were packed going up but they had frequent service with a large car going up or down every 5 minutes from each terminus. There are machines that sell tickets, lockers to store extra luggage and a pretty good size parking lot near the ticket office. The staff are very efficient at getting passengers on and off.
One funny thing we observed was that the car was so packed coming up before we went down that a couple of attendants had to take a squeegee to the windows to remove the condensation on the inside of the car. We felt it was a necessary evil when we visited to get up and down quickly and when we went in December they had Christmas decorations up.Written December 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - roy vTraralgon, Australia4,864 contributionsWhile in Hakodate for a few days we used the tram a lot.
It was always clean and never crowded, the drivers were always polite and helpful.
It took us to all the places we needed to go .
The stops were never too far apart and it came about every 15 minutes.
Well worth using when in townWritten September 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Raquel25 contributionsThis slope is deceivingly steep and a bit of a hike, so be prepared to put in some work! Hachimanzaka is a few minute walk from the popular warehouses and surrounded by residential homes and small shops and cafes. We went towards the end of the day before the sun set and it was very quiet around the area with just a handful of other people walking around. You're able to get some great pictures of the marina and it's a nice opportunity to walk by some historic embassies, statues, and churches.Written May 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Debbie_Emik_K3 contributionsMany good seafood restaurants. Great seafood market to shop. And strawberry season the strawberry 🍓 really good. Staying 1-2days is good.Written March 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Crofton MAirlie Beach, Australia2,051 contributionsIt is a steep walk from the red brick warehouses but worth seeing the mixed churches - Russion, Catholic, and buddhist templeWritten March 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nadiahkimiePetaling Jaya, Malaysia125 contributionsThe monastery is famous for their butter and madeleines, so we were disappointed to find out we couldn't actually buy any butter on site. You can also only access the front of a small part of the monastery, but the bit you can see is quite lovely.Written July 3, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ben L288 contributionsAlthough it's closed for upkeep due to earthquake, this area is still very much the place to go to with its surrounding areas full of history and beautiful sites to walk around such as the old British Consulate, park, etc.Written December 16, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Crofton MAirlie Beach, Australia2,051 contributionsIt is only a small church but has been recently renovated, It has retained its traditional interior fittingsWritten March 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LLTanSingapore, Singapore200 contributionsDrove there as it's quite a long walk from the tram terminal.
Lovely View of the sea & Cliff formation. Saw some soldiers training on the cliffs.
Didn't go on the hiking trails as the weather was hot.Written June 5, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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