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Hakodate · Japan · View on map
A port town in southern Hokkaido facing the Tsugaru Strait. It is known for its retro streetscape of slopes and preserved Western architecture, as well as one of the world's finest night views. Its morning market is popular for fresh seafood, making it an easy port for cruise passengers to enjoy walking and local food.
Port highlights
Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Hakodate · about 4.9 km from port · elevation difference about 30 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.
Prices from nearby Sapporo (about 152 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
About 8.7 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Ports in the same region
Model plans in this region
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Encyclopediaja.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcehakodate.travel
Source: Wikipedia “Hakodate”, “Wikipedia article (Japanese)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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