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 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.
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.
Motomachi Hotel Deals
La Jolie Motomachi
Transportation and shopping nearby. Also attractions were fairly easy to get to.
Reviewed on 2025/9/27
Villa Concordia Resort & Spa
Very nice staff and the included breakfast was incredibly delicious
Reviewed on 2024/6/7
Pres De La Mer
Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Akarinoyu
This hotel was a 5 minute walk from Hakodate station and right on the doorstep of the morning market. The Red Brick Warehouses were a 5 - 10 minute walk from the hotel and lots of transport options nearby to get around Hakodate. The room we had, with an onsen bath, was very big. The room itself was ...
Reviewed on 2025/11/23
Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / Hewitt Resort
One of the better hotels we have stayed at. The breakfast buffet was huge and the selection of local fish and vegetables was terrific. Room was relatively large by Japan standards and very comfortable. The important question is would we stay there again. ABSOLUTELY!
Reviewed on 2025/11/13
Hotel Global View Hakodate
Very nice sized toom, great view, they let us get in our room about 30 minutes early which was a huge blessing
Reviewed on 2025/11/23
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 Morning 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 Yunokawa Hot Spring, 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.
