🗺️ Hakodate Station

With the launch of the Shinkansen, the commercial area of Hakodate Station underwent a complete renovation in 2016. On the first floor, there is the "Hokkaido Shikisai-kan JR Hakodate Store," which offers local specialties and unique products. The second floor features dining options and the observation deck "Rotonda deck," where visitors can capture the scenery of trains arriving and departing from the platform. Nearby, the commercial facility "HAKOVIVA" includes the "Hakodate Station Front Yokocho," which recreates the atmosphere of Showa-era streets, allowing visitors to shop for Hakodate souvenirs in a nostalgic setting. Just a minute's walk from the station is the Hakodate Morning Market, which has a history of over 70 years and is a familiar spot for the locals. Early in the morning, visitors can enjoy delicious Hakodate seafood in a vibrant environment. There is the "Hakodate Morning Market Rice Bowl Yokocho," where one can taste fresh seafood and ramen, as well as the "Live Squid Fishing Pond," where visitors can fish for squid swimming in large tanks. Additionally, a three-minute walk from Hakodate Station leads to the complex facility "Kiralis Hakodate," which features the "Hakodate Future Pavilion," offering magical experiences using advanced technology, and the all-weather playground "Hakodate Children's Plaza," which is popular among travelers with children.

With the launch of the Shinkansen, the commercial area underwent a complete renovation in 2016. On the first floor, the "Hokkaido Shikisai-kan JR Hakodate Store" offers a variety of local specialties and unique products, making it a great place to shop for souvenirs. On the second floor, the "Rotonda Deck" provides a perfect vantage point to capture the scenery of trains arriving and departing from the platform. There are many charming tourist attractions around the station.