Kikyō Travel Guide
Hakodate
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate Archaeological tour with Geyser and Milk Plant
Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Kikyō
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
"good hotel stay, nothing but helpful service"
Reviewed on 25 May 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"The room is very outdated and doesn’t look like their advertised photos at all.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 Hokke Club Hakodate
"Reasonable room rates for this convenient urban hotel. Walking distance to nearby residential area. Loved the large bath for guests!"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
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
Hotel La'gent Plaza Hakodate Hokuto
"The hotel was clean and offered excellent amenities. The only comment I have is that the breakfast did not cater to Westerners. There were small pancakes and very small sausages, and poor-quality scrambled eggs."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kikyō
Shinkawachō
Even though there aren't top sights in Shinkawachō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Ekini Fish Market. Jump on the metro at Chitose Station to see more of the city.
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
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.
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.
