HAKODATE

HAKODATE

WHY HAKODATE

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A tourist-oriented city overflowing with exotic atmosphere

The popularity of this destination has been increasing with such attractions as the Michelin three-star night view from Mt. Hakodate, quality seafood cuisine, and a cityscape overflowing with history and exoticism. 

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The landscape that gives rise to a three-star night view

The unique topography of being surrounded on both sides by the sea coupled with Mt. Hakodate being located in the heart of the city creates a harmony between the natural and urban landscapes which gives Hakodate its beauty.

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Full-access gateway to the north

Hakodate, the gateway to the north, not only provides convenient access through its airport but has also started service with the Hokkaido Shinkansen. There are also many opportunities for team building that take advantage of the historical charm of the area.

PICK UP FACILITIES

Capacity 5000

Hakodate Arena

Meeting rooms
7-13
Capacity
[Theater]
5000 people
[School]
2500 people
Capacity 1370

Hakodate Citizen Hall

Meeting rooms
7
Capacity
[Theater]
1370 people
Capacity 900

Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate

Meeting rooms
10
Capacity
[Theater]
900 people
[School]
480 people
[Buffet]
800 people
[Seated]
500 people
Capacity 1000

Hakodate Kokusai Hotel

Meeting rooms
7
Capacity
[Theater]
1000 people
[School]
550 people
[Buffet]
1000 people
[Seated]
500 people
Capacity 680

Bell Classic Hakodate

Meeting rooms
4
Capacity
[Theater]
680 people
[School]
280 people
[Buffet]
600 people
[Seated]
430 people
Meeting rooms
8

PICK UP ACTIVITIES

Capacity -

Onuma Park Nature Guide

A nature guide guides you through Onuma Park, where the highlights change from season to season. If you come with a local guide who loves nature, such as animals like red foxes and squirrels, plants like mizubasho and water lily, you will find new encounters and discoveries.

Time required
approx. 1 hour
Approx. Fee
¥1,500 per person
Capacity -

Canoeing

Contact Canoeing East Onuma

A Canadian canoeing experience where you can feel the great nature of Hokkaido is one of the popular activities in Onuma. It is ideal for school excursions and training trips because you can feel a sense of cooperation, competition and achievement. The group can accept up to 120 people.

Time required
approx. 1.5 hour
Approx. Fee
¥2300 per person
Capacity -

Walking around Goryokaku

Walking around the circuit of the castle of the historical Goryokaku Site (Goryokaku Park) while feeling the four seasons.

Time required
Depending on the needs of the host
Approx. Fee
Free of Charge
Capacity -

Squid dance

Dance lesson and dance experience of “squid dance”, the Hakodate's specialty

Time required
approx. 15 minutes
Approx. Fee
Please inquire about the detail.
Capacity 10

Making Kamakura(Snow igloo/Snow huts)

Contact Hakodate Nanae snowpark 0138ー67ー3355

You can have professional teach how to make Kamakura ! This activity is perfect for team building. You can have professional teach how to make Kamakura ! After Kamakura making, Youcan enjoy the lunch in the mountaintop peak cafe !

Time required
3 hour
Approx. Fee
Adult:4800yen Child:380yen Option(Lunch):2000yen
Capacity
10
Season
Winter(Januaury-March)
Venue
Outdoor
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Overview of the City

The city of Hakodate is a "fishery city" that is surrounded by three seas and boasts some of the highest volumes of fish landings nationwide. Since being opened as the first international trading port in Japan, the city has developed a cityscape overflowing with exoticism and a rich food culture featuring both western and Chinese cuisine.

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Area

677.87K㎡

Location

The city is located at the southern end of Hokkaido on the southeastern part of the Oshima Peninsula. The unique topography is sandwiched on both sides by the sea.

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Population

256,651

* as of the end of June, 2019

The 3rd largest city of Hokkaido by population

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Food

From season to season, you can enjoy multinational cuisine taking advantage of the wide variety of seafood and the fresh seafood at the marketplace.
You can also arrange for bus ramen on business trips to try "Hakodate Shio Ramen" when organizing a MICE event.
When you order more than 50 items from the popular, local hamburger shop "Lucky Pierrot" in Hakodate, delivery is available.

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Hokkaido University Fisheries Sciences

Although the main campus of Hokkaido University is located in Sapporo, The Faculty of Fisheries Sciences is located in Hakodate, the leading fishery city in Hokkaido.

Future University Hakodate

A public university opened in 2000 that focuses on AI and robotics research.

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イベント

・函館港まつり (8月1~5日)
・はこだてグルメサーカ ス (9月第1土・日)

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Hotel (including ryokan)

Total number of guest rooms: 7,477 rooms
Capacity: 18,344 pax
* Ryokan is Japanese style inn
* as of October 2015

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Hakodate Arena

Maximum capacity: 5,000 pax
Area of main arena: 2,860 ㎡

WIDE AREA OF HAKODATE

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    Hokuto

    Hokuto is a city that serves as a gateway to Hokkaido from Honshu with Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, a Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train) station.

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    Nanae, Onuma

    Onuma is the birthplace of resorts in Hokkaido, has been designated as a quasi-national park, and is the site of rare Japanese garden landscaping.

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    Matsumae

    The town of Matsumae is not only the preeminent cherry blossom viewing location within the prefecture but is also the only castle town in Hokkaido that thrived as a location of trade.

UNIQUE POINT OF HAKODATE

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Certified Michelin three-star rating for the "night view from Mt. Hakodate"

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The "fishery city" boasts some of the highest volumes of fish landings nationwide

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Provides full access from the mainland with the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train) * it takes minimum of 3 hours and 55 minutes from Tokyo

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A "city of history and romance" that has thrived as the gateway to the north since the opening of the port at the end of the Edo period

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Barrier-free tourist facilities available

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Halal maps available

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City Wi-Fi maps available

HAKODATE Creation from landscape

How to get to Hakodate city from Hakodate Airport
・By Bus
Time required: approx. 20 minutes.
* departing 35 times per day
How to get to Hakodate city from Hakodate Airport
・By Taxi
Time required: approx. 15 minutes.
City Transportaion  
By Bus / By Taxi
City Transportaion  
By Tram Both Meeting facilities and sightseeing spots can be accessed by tram. Hakodate Tramway is Hokkaido's first and historic tram that opened in 1913.