Motomachi
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.
Motomachi Hotel Deals
La Jolie Motomachi
Excellent place to go to the Christmas markets.
Reviewed on 2026/1/4
Villa Concordia Resort & Spa
Very nice staff and the included breakfast was incredibly delicious
Reviewed on 2024/6/7
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Good location. But not worth to stay in “lounge access room.”
Reviewed on 2025/12/27
JR Inn Hakodate
Amazing staff, great interior, lovely lounge
Reviewed on 2026/2/1
Hotel Global View Hakodate
The hotel's check-in system needed an upgrade, and the afternoon check-in wait was excessively long. We booked a room for four people and were told that we needed to lay out the tatami mats ourselves, which was a bit inconvenient for foreigners, as all the other hotels on this trip had laid out extra ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/10
Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / Hewitt Resort
Good condition. Good service
Reviewed on 2026/1/18
Other neighborhoods around Motomachi
Bay Area
If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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
While you're in Yunokawacho, take in top sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, and hop on the metro to see more 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 Fort Goryokaku. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
