Shinkawachō Travel Guide
Hakodate
Visit Shinkawachō
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate Exploration Tour with Private Guide
Hakodate Archaeological tour with Geyser and Milk Plant
Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Shinkawachō
Hakodate Park Hotel
Hotel Global View Hakodate
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
"Clean room. Both pillows too hard. One hard and one soft would be nice. Just a suggestion. Otherwise it was very nice place to stay. Another plus is next to morning seafood market."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
"特に朝食バイキングが圧巻でした。西館に泊まりましたが、本館・東館の雰囲気が素晴らしく、予約時にどの館になるのかがわかると有難いなとおもいました。"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts
"A convenient location near the train station with good facilities including an onsen. The breakfast is simply amazing with a focus on local seafood that is so fresh and tasty. You can build your own seafood rice bowl for breakfast, there is freshly shaved kombu, tasty ramen etc. Probably one of the ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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
Where to stay in Shinkawachō
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.
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Hachimanzaka Slope and Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Fort Goryokaku. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
