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Hakodate

Japan · Port

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Ships calling
13ships
Upcoming sailings
113sailings
Average stay
10hours

Facing out on two bays, Hakodate is a 19th-century port town, with clapboard buildings on sloping streets, a dockside tourist zone, streetcars, and fresh fish on every menu. In the downtown historic quarter, a mountain rises 1,100 feet above the city on the southern point of the narrow peninsula. Russians, Americans, Chinese, and Europeans have all left their mark; this was one of the first three Japanese ports the Meiji government opened up to international trade in 1859. The main sights around the foot of Mt. Hakodate can be done in a day, but the city is best appreciated with an overnight stay for the illumination in the historic area, the night views from either the mountain or the fort tower, and the fish market at dawn. City transport is easy to navigate and English information is readily available. Evening departure trains from Tokyo arrive here at dawn—perfect for fish-market breakfasts.

Cruises visiting Hakodate82

24-night round-trip cruise from YokohamaMar 27(Sat) · Diamond Princess
Per person fromKRW 5,510,000
14-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMar 28(Sun) +1 more · Westerdam
Per person fromKRW 4,960,000
28-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMar 28(Sun) · Westerdam
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23-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMar 29(Mon) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 5,990,000
14-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMar 30(Tue) · Seven Seas Explorer
Per person fromKRW 22,990,000
21-night round-trip cruise from YokohamaApr 8(Thu) · Diamond Princess
Per person fromKRW 6,050,000
12-night round-trip cruise from YokohamaApr 8(Thu) +1 more · Diamond Princess
Per person fromKRW 2,700,000
13-night round-trip cruise from TokyoApr 8(Thu) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 3,750,000
24-night round-trip cruise from TokyoApr 8(Thu) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 6,130,000
14-night round-trip cruise from YokohamaApr 10(Sat) +1 more · Norwegian Jade
Per person fromKRW 4,690,000
29-night cruise from TokyoApr 11(Sun) · Westerdam
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9-night round-trip cruise from YokohamaApr 20(Tue) · Diamond Princess
Per person fromKRW 3,650,000

Showing the next 12 cruises out of 82 visiting this port.

Ports before and after this stop

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Cruise port in Japan

Hakodate

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 7.5 hours. 39 places to explore.

Ships calling here
13 ships
Upcoming sailings
113 sailings
Average time in port
About 7.5 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 1,173

Photo by Jason ZZ on Unsplash

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Hakodate cruise terminals. Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • 3 cruise terminals

    The assigned dock is one of Nishi Wharf, Minatocho Wharf, Hakodate Cruise Terminal and varies by sailing.

About 8 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 30 min

Hakodate Cruise Terminal → Mt. Hakodate Ropeway

Walk from the cruise terminal along the coastal route past the red-brick warehouses to the ropeway station. The approach to the station is uphill.

WalkAbout 5 min

Hakodate Cruise Terminal → JR Hakodate Station

Walk from the terminal to JR Hakodate Station (JR函館駅). The stated distance is 210 m.

WalkAbout 5 min

Hakodate Cruise Terminal → Hakodate Ekimae Tram Stop

Walk from the terminal to the Hakodate Station tram stop (函館駅前停留所).

WalkAbout 5 min

Hakodate Cruise Terminal → Hakodate Morning Market

Walk from the cruise terminal to Hakodate Morning Market (函館朝市). The stated walking time is 5–10 minutes.

Shuttle

Minatocho Wharf → Town Planning center

Take the port shuttle bus to the city center. According to the guide page, get off at Town Planning center.

TaxiAbout 20 min

Hakodate Airport → Hakodate Cruise Terminal

Take a taxi from Hakodate Airport (函館空港) to Hakodate Cruise Terminal (函館クルーズターミナル).

Shuttle

Nishi Wharf → Town Planning center

Take the port shuttle bus to the city center. According to the guide page, get off at Town Planning center.

Hakodate places to explore

Explore 38 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Goryokaku Park
Sights

Goryokaku Park

The star-shaped site of Goryokaku Fort is open as a park, with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.

Hours
Daily 05:00–19:00

Crowds begin to grow from 10–11 a.m. during cherry blossom season, so visit before then for a quieter walk.

Official website Google Maps
Mount Hakodate
Sights

Mount Hakodate

From the summit, you can look down over Hakodate and the sea. It is a famous night-view spot.

Admission
JPY 1,800
Google Maps
Hakodate Orthodox Church
Sights

Hakodate Orthodox Church

A Russian Orthodox church in Motomachi, with white walls and a green roof. Visitors can also tour the interior.

Admission
JPY 200
Hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Sun 13:00–16:00

Finish your visit inside the Orthodox church before 5 p.m.; if you arrive later, plan to see only the exterior.

Official website Google Maps
Trappistine Monastery
Sights

Trappistine Monastery

A women's monastery where you can see a brick building and garden. The shop sells madeleines and cookies made by the nuns.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 08:30–17:00

The loop bus to the monastery runs about once an hour, so check the return bus time before setting out.

Official website Google Maps
Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
Sights

Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

At the Important Cultural Property Public Hall, you can rent a dress and take photos. Costumes are also available for men and children.

Admission
JPY 300
Hours
Mon 09:00–19:00
Tue–Fri 09:00–18:00
Sat·Sun 09:00–19:00

Remove your shoes and wear the provided indoor slippers when entering the Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward.

Official website Google Maps
Goryokaku Tower
Sights

Goryokaku Tower

The observation floor looks down over the star-shaped Goryokaku, and there is also a history exhibition about the fort.

Hours
Daily 09:00–18:00

Queues for tickets and the elevator may form even around opening time, so if you are short on time, buy your ticket in advance at a convenience store.

Official website Google Maps

Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Onuma Quasi-National Park

About 45 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hr
  • Onuma Quasi-National Park
    SightsOnuma Quasi-National Park

    A nature park spread around Mount Komagatake and Lakes Onuma, Konuma, and Junsai, with walking paths over islands connected by bridges.

    Some arched bridges on the walking paths in Onuma Park are slippery, so watch your footing when crossing.

    Official website Google Maps

Cruises calling at Hakodate

113 sailings are grouped into 82 cruises by ship and route.

82 cruises call at this port.

About Hakodate

Facing out on two bays, Hakodate is a 19th-century port town, with clapboard buildings on sloping streets, a dockside tourist zone, streetcars, and fresh fish on every menu. In the downtown historic quarter, a mountain rises 1,100 feet above the city on the southern point of the narrow peninsula. Russians, Americans, Chinese, and Europeans have all left their mark; this was one of the first three Japanese ports the Meiji government opened up to international trade in 1859. The main sights around the foot of Mt. Hakodate can be done in a day, but the city is best appreciated with an overnight stay for the illumination in the historic area, the night views from either the mountain or the fort tower, and the fish market at dawn. City transport is easy to navigate and English information is readily available. Evening departure trains from Tokyo arrive here at dawn—perfect for fish-market breakfasts.

Cruise lines calling here: 7 places

Celebrity CruisesHolland America LineNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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