Explore Hakodate
Hakodate is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan and is the capital of the Oshima Subprefecture.When scaling Mount Hakodate through aerial ropeway gondola, the views provided are exquisite.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBj9uTU8aIk
Language Spoken
(Japan) Japanese; Ainu; Orok; Evenki; Nivkh; Korean and Zainichi Korean are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Japanese yen (JPY)
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Meals
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Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 560 JPY, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 200 JPYGeneral Transport
Trams 210 - 260 JPY, Buses (Kanpass) 800 - 1 700 JPY/ City Shuttle Bus 230 - 460 JPY, Railways one-way use 440 JPY, Cable Car one-way 1 000 JPY/ round trip 1 500 JPY, Rental Cars 6 hour usage 5 000 JPYThings to do in Hakodate
Atop Mount Hakodate is the Tsugaru Fort, today it is open for exploration, sightseeing and to gaze at the city in the distance.The Morning Market offers an abundant range of local ingredients to choose from, Fort Goryokaku offers a distinct star-shape design where the nearby cherry trees can be observed.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(Japan) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Japan:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Japan: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (Japan) Lonely Planet Japan
- Reserve a SIM card or portable wifi
- Camera
- Electrical adapter and power bank
- Japan Rail Pass
- Comfortable heat-wicking clothes and walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- sunglasses and a hat and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information
(Japan) China; Russia; Philippines; Vietnam; CIS countries and Georgia.The citizens of these countries need a Japan tourist visa to enter Japan.