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Goryokaku Tower

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Goryokaku Tower

五稜郭タワー

Hokkaido

Goryokaku Tower exists to be climbed for one particular view: the star-shaped Goryokaku fort directly below, whose five-pointed plan is only legible from above. Admission to the observation deck is ¥1,200 for adults and it opens 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with last admission at 5:50 PM. Allow about 45 minutes.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on Sapporo and miss this unique historical site in Hakodate.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.3· 16,965 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult general admission to observation deck. Last admission 5:50 PM.
Website
goryokaku-tower.co.jp

Today

9:00–18:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

How to get there

From Sapporo Station · ~4h 7m by car

Tags

viewpointhistory

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