Goryōkaku, Hakodate

Name: Goryōkaku
Address: Hakodate, Japan
Telephone: +810138213456

#8 among attractions in Hakodate

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Goryōkaku is a star fort in the Japanese city of Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido. The fortress was completed in 1866. It was the main fortress of the short-lived Republic of Ezo. ()

Local name: 五稜郭 Area: 61.98 acres (0.0968 mi²)Coordinates: 41°47'49"N, 140°45'25"E

Address

Hakodate Japan

Contact

+810138213456

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Day trips

Goryōkaku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hakodate Museum of Art, Chiyogadai Park Athletic Studium, Hakodate City Central Library, Hakodate Racecourse.

~1450 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Hakodate Museum of Art, Hakodate
8 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Hakodate, Japan, the Hakodate Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors to explore its rich collection of artwork. This museum, though perhaps not as towering as the famous monuments of larger cities, offers a window...
1 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Chiyogadai Park Athletic Studium, Hakodate
25 min walk • Chiyogadai Park Athletic Studium is a multi-use stadium in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. It holds 15,000 people. It is mostly used for track and field competitions as well as football games.
~1060 ftNW
Library
Hakodate City Central Library, Hakodate
6 min walk • Hakodate City Central Library is a public library in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan. The library is known in particular for its important collection of northern materials and for its Takuboku Library.
1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Hakodate Racecourse, Hakodate
38 min walk • Hakodate Racecourse is a horse racing track in Hakodate, Japan, built in 1896. During the period between 2008 and 2009, Hakodate Racecourse was closed for renovation and refurbishment of the grandstand. Work was completed in June 2010.
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Chiyodai Baseball Stadium, Hakodate
26 min walk • Chiyodai Baseball Stadium is a baseball stadium in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan. The stadium has an all-seated capacity of 20,000.