Motomachi Travel Guide
Hakodate
Popular places to visit
Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
Learn about the local history of Hakodate when you spend time at Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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 Motomachi
La Jolie Motomachi
"I rate this a B. There was not any one thing that was so bad about the hotel, it was just a series of strange things that made the stay not the best. Example: all the lights in the room were on the one circuit, all lights full bright or all lights off full dark."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Old Soma Residence Kazeno Heritage
Villa Concordia Resort & Spa
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"The room is very outdated and doesn’t look like their advertised photos at all.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
Other neighbourhoods around Motomachi
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
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.
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.
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.
