Goryōkaku

五稜郭タワー

4.4Est. 60Hakodate, Hokkaido

Overview

Park with cherry blossom perfume filling nearby streets, considered Hakodate's best hanami and top national site.

A 107-meter observation tower offering a bird's-eye view of the star-shaped Goryokaku fort below, Japan's first Western-style fortress from 1864. The perfect five-pointed star pattern is only fully visible from above, and is spectacular during cherry blossom season.

Practical info

Japanese name: 五稜郭タワー
Nearest station: Goryokaku-Koen-Mae Station (7 min walk)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: not required

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