Entry Tickets to Goryokaku Tower

Hakodate Views Like No Other

Visit Goryokaku Tower and climb the 107-meter-high observation deck for a breathtaking view of Goryokaku Park and the Hakodate city skyline. Use the elevator to reach the first observation level with a see-through glass floor with stunning views. Stay for a while to take in the scenery. Mount Hakodate and the Yokotsu Mountain Range are visible from here. Over the Tsugaru Strait, you may see the distant Shimokita Peninsula and Tsugaru Peninsula in the Aomori prefecture. Enjoy a stunning sunset from this commanding vantage point. Visit in winter to see the stunning Hoshi no Yume Illuminations, where the moat around Goryokaku is decked with nearly 2,000 lights.

Admire the Ever-Changing Foliage

Look down towards Fort Goryokaku and marvel at its stunning star-shaped design and lush gardens. Enjoy the expansive park, with vibrant greens that change with the seasons. See cherry blossoms in the spring, greens in the summer, maple foliage in the fall, and white snow in the winter. Goryokaku Park is well-known for its star-shaped structure, which took 7 years to construct in the late 1800s. The view is always spectacular, no matter when you visit this ancient fortress.

Learn About the Tower’s History

Visit the Goryokaku History Corridor on the 2nd story of the observation deck to learn about the city's and the tower's history. Informative displays highlight various historical sites located throughout the city. Make sure to stop by the gift shop and art gallery near the tower to carry home souvenirs from here.