Hakodate City Museum, Hakodate

Name: Hakodate City Museum
Address: Hakodate, Japan
Telephone: +81 138-23-5480

#9 among attractions in Hakodate

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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. In 1932 the first building became the Fisheries Pavilion and the second the Indigenous Peoples Pavilion. Legislation to create the current museum was passed in 1948, and the Hakodate City Museum opened in April 1966. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°45'21"N, 140°42'53"E

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Hakodate Japan

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+81 138-23-5480

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Hakodate City Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~270 ftE
Park
Hakodate Park, Hakodate
2 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...
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Former British Consulate, Hakodate
19 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...
0.6 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mount Hakodate, Hakodate
16 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 miN
Museum
Hakodate City Museum of Literature, Hakodate
19 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.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
Hakodate Museum of Northern Peoples, Hakodate
21 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.
~1970 ftNW
Aerial tramway
Mount Hakodate Ropeway, Hakodate
10 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.
1.2 miN
41°46'23"N • 140°43'19"E
Museum Ship Mashu Maru of Hakodate, Hakodate
32 min walk • Museum
1.3 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles, Monuments and statues
Benten Daiba, Hakodate
34 min walk • 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.
~1480 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Hakodate Hachiman Shrine, Hakodate
8 min walk • Hakodate Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hakodate, Hokkaido. It is a Hachiman shrine, dedicated to the kami Hachiman. It was established in 1445. Its main festival is held annually on August 15. Kami enshrined here include Emperor Ōjin as Hondawake no mikoto, Sumiyoshi no Okami, and Kotohira no Okami.
0.5 miN
Temple
Ōtani Hongan-ji Hakodate Betsu-in, Hakodate
13 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 miN
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hakodate City Museum?

Nearby attractions include Hakodate Park, Hakodate (2 min walk), Hakodate Hachiman Shrine, Hakodate (8 min walk), Mount Hakodate Ropeway, Hakodate (10 min walk), Ōtani Hongan-ji Hakodate Betsu-in, Hakodate (13 min walk).

How to get to Hakodate City Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hakodate City Museum:

Tram

Aoyagichō • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Yachigashira • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)