Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hakodate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hakodate

With a population of 275,730, Hakodate is a must-see destination in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hakodate deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hakodate

Hakodate in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3674
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakodate in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3674
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hakodate in August, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hakodate, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Hakodate

Plane

When flying to Hakodate, you’ll arrive at Hakodate (HKD), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 16 km from the city centre, Hakodate Shin is the busiest station in Hakodate. Another popular train station is Hakodate, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hakodate is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 153 km from Hakodate. You’ll find branches of Times and Budget, among others, in Sapporo.

Plane

When flying to Hakodate, you’ll arrive at Hakodate (HKD), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 16 km from the city centre, Hakodate Shin is the busiest station in Hakodate. Another popular train station is Hakodate, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hakodate is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 153 km from Hakodate. You’ll find branches of Times and Budget, among others, in Sapporo.

Airports near Hakodate

HKDHakodate
AOJAomori

Airlines serving Hakodate

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (161 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (15 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakodate

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,005 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,798 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakodate

Most booked hotels in Hakodate

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Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,622+
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La Vista Hakodate Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,449+
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Comfort Hotel Hakodate
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,684+
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Hiring a car in Hakodate

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Hakodate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Hakodate is Mini (Nissan Dayz or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Passo or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Hakodate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Hakodate is Mini (Nissan Dayz or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Passo or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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