Benten Daiba, Hakodate

#17 among attractions in Hakodate

Historical place, Forts and castles, Monuments and statues

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Benten Daiba was a key fortress of the Republic of Ezo in 1868–1869. It was located at the entrance of the bay of Hakodate, in the northern island of Hokkaidō, Japan. ()

Local name: 弁天台場 Coordinates: 41°46'24"N, 140°42'14"E

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20 BentenchoHakodate 040-0057 Japan

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Benten Daiba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hakodate Park, Former British Consulate, Mount Hakodate, Hakodate City Museum of Literature.

1.3 miSE
Park
Hakodate Park, Hakodate
34 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Hakodate at the southern tip of Hokkaido, Japan, Hakodate Park offers a tranquil escape for tourists and locals alike. Established in 1879, this historic park is one of the oldest public parks in the country and has become an integral...
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Former British Consulate, Hakodate
16 min walk • Nestled within the charming port city of Hakodate on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, the Former British Consulate offers visitors a unique glimpse into the city's international history. This elegant building, now repurposed as a museum, stands as a testament...
1 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mount Hakodate, Hakodate
25 min walk • Mount Hakodate is a mountain in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan. The mountain is renowned for its view of the surrounding bay and city.
0.7 miSE
Museum
Hakodate City Museum of Literature, Hakodate
18 min walk • The Hakodate City Museum of Literature opened in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1993. It exhibits materials relating to Ishikawa Takuboku and other contributors to the Hakodate literary scene.
1.3 miSE
Museum
Hakodate City Museum, Hakodate
34 min walk • Hakodate City Museum is a museum of history and natural history in Hakodate Park, Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan. The forerunner of the current museum, the Hakodate Provisional Museum, building one, opened in May 1879, the second building in 1884, and the third building in 1891.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
Hakodate Museum of Northern Peoples, Hakodate
16 min walk • Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples first opened as the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples and Ishikawa Takuboku in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1989.
1 miS
Aerial tramway
Mount Hakodate Ropeway, Hakodate
25 min walk • The Mt. Hakodate Ropeway is the name of an aerial lift, as well as its operator. The line climbs Mount Hakodate in Hakodate, Japan. As of 2004, this is the most heavily used aerial lift line in Japan, transporting 1,559,000 riders yearly. The aerial tramway was prominently featured in Noein, a 2005 anime.
0.9 miE
41°46'23"N • 140°43'19"E
Museum Ship Mashu Maru of Hakodate, Hakodate
24 min walk • Museum
0.9 miSE
Temple
Ōtani Hongan-ji Hakodate Betsu-in, Hakodate
23 min walk • Ōtani Hongan-ji Hakodate Betsu-in is a branch temple of Higashi Hongan-ji in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan. Rebuilt after a fire in 1907, it is the first temple in Japan built with reinforced concrete. The Hondō, Shōrō, and Shōmon have all been designated Important Cultural Properties.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Groups of Traditional Buildings, Hakodate
18 min walk • Groups of Traditional Buildings is a Japanese category of historic preservation introduced by a 1975 amendment of the law which mandates the protection of groups of traditional buildings which, together with their environment, form a beautiful scene.
0.4 miSW
41°46'7"N • 140°41'60"E
Gao long si, Hakodate
10 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benten Daiba?

Nearby attractions include Gao long si, Hakodate (10 min walk), Hakodate Museum of Northern Peoples, Hakodate (16 min walk), Former British Consulate, Hakodate (16 min walk), Jiu han guan qu gong hui tang, Hakodate (17 min walk).

How to get to Benten Daiba by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benten Daiba:

Tram

Hakodate Dock-Mae • Lines: 5 (1 min walk)
Ōmachi (10 min walk)

Train

Hakodate (30 min walk)