[Hakodate ]Traveling alone as a woman - Hakodate by tram

Birthplace of Yunokawa Onsen "Yugura Shrine "

▲Yukura Shrine

More than 500 years ago, when Takahiro Matsumae, a lord of the city of Matsumae, was seriously ill, he followed his mother's advice and bathed in the hot springs of this area. In gratitude, he remodeled the shrine, installed a statue of Yakushi Nyorai, and dedicated a crocodile entrance.

Within the precincts of the temple, visitors can fully enjoy the historic atmosphere, with powerful stone statues of gojin and rabbits, and a series of red torii gates.

"Facility Information "
Name of shop：Yukura Shrine
Address: 2-28-1 Yukawa-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 042-0932, Japan
Access: 1 minute walk from Hakodate City Tram's Yukawa stop.
Phone number: 0138-57-8282
U R L：https://www.yukurajinja.or.jp/

The closest hot spring resort to the airport in Japan "Yunokawa Onsen "

Torii gate of Yunokawa Onsen

From traveling alone, I want to make transportation as easy as possible, but still want to go to a hot spring.
Such a dream can be realized at "Yunokawa Onsen ".

There are numerous facilities with hot springs, ranging from long-established historical ryokan to modern hotels,
It is a hot spring resort where you can enjoy ocean views and history.

In front of the Yunokawa Onsen tram stop, visitors can also enjoy a footbath that is open free of charge.

Being the closest hot spring resort to the airport in Japan, I was able to see airplanes very closely just by walking in front of the station.

I was even able to visually identify the aircraft model and airline, making this the perfect spot for those who love airplanes and hot springs!

Appearance of Hanabishi Hotel

There are numerous hotel ryokan in Yunokawa Onsen, but Hanabishi Hotel was a particularly nice hotel.

Staying at an onsen ryokan alone is often considered a bit of a hurdle,
The hotel is a cross between a ryokan and a hotel, so I was able to spend an elegant time without any fuss.

▲Hanabishi Hotel guest rooms,

"Facility Information "
Name: Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Hanabishi Hotel
Address: 1-16-18, Yukawa-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, 042-0932, Japan
Access: 2 minute walk from Hakodate City Tram's Yunokawa Onsen stop.
Phone number: 0138-57-0131
U R L：https://www.hanabishihotel.com/

Goryokaku Tower overlooking the star-shaped park

Goryokaku Tower

A 10-minute walk from Goryokaku Koenmae Station, you can reach "Goryokaku Tower ".
The tower overlooks a star-shaped garden, a rarity in Japan.
Please be sure to climb up to enjoy the views of the four seasons.
The cherry blossom season in spring, the fresh green season in summer, the autumn foliage season in fall, and the snow season in winter are especially spectacular.
Also, the night view is very beautiful, so check it out.
Due to operating hours, the tower may be closed at certain times of the year.
When actually visiting, please check the official website for the latest information.

"Facility Information "
Store name: Goryokaku Tower
Address: 43-9 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan
Access: 10-minute walk from Goryokaku Koen-mae Station on the Hakodate City Tram.
Phone number: 0138-51-4785
U R L：https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/

Goryokaku Park, where you can feel the history and the great nature of the four seasons.

▲National Designated Special Historic Site "Goryokaku Site "

Goryokaku is a short walk from Goryokaku Tower.
It is said that it is called Goryokaku because of its star-shaped pentagonal appearance.
Goryokaku played an important role as a political center in Ezo until 1867, when it was taken over by the Meiji government following the Great Restoration.

You can also visit the Hakodate Magistrate's Office, one of the first ports opened in Japan, which was responsible for guarding the northern part of the city and negotiating with foreign countries at the end of the Edo period.

▲ Hakodate Bungalow

"Facility Information "
Store name: Hakodate Bongosho
Address: 44-3, Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan
Access: 15 min. walk from Goryokaku Koen-mae Station on the Hakodate City Tram.
Phone number: 0138-51-2864
U R L：https://hakodate-bugyosho.jp/

Best photo spots in Goryokaku Park

There are many spots in Goryokaku Park where you can boldly experience nature.
In particular, this tunnel-like spot near the Hakodate Magistrate's Office is the best photo spot during the fresh green season in summer.
The trees provide shade here, and you can enjoy the cool breeze and the sound of insects while taking great pictures.

Best photo spots in Goryokaku Park

Goryokaku Park is one of the most popular tourist spots in Hakodate, having served as the setting for the Hakodate War and becoming a national heritage even after the loss of its government office functions.

Hakodate Park is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, with about 1,530 cherry trees in bloom during the cherry blossom viewing season.
No matter what season you go, you are sure to have a wonderful time.

"Facility Information "
Store name: Goryokaku Park
Address: 44 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001, Japan
Access: 15 min. walk from Goryokaku Koen-mae Station on the Hakodate City Tram.
Phone number: 0138-31-5505
U R L：https://www.hakodate-jts-kosya.jp/park/goryokaku/

Hokkaido's 3 major morning markets "Gorgeous seafood bowls at Hakodate Morning Market "

▲Hakodate Morning Market "Donburi Yokocho Market "

Hakodate Asaichi is a morning market of 250 stores on an area of approximately 10,000 tsubo (approximately 1,000 square meters) in size.
It is only a 1-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station, so it can be used before leaving from Hakodate Station in the morning.

You can enjoy fresh, unique Hokkaido ingredients at the row of seafood specialty stores selling fresh ingredients such as fish and shellfish landed in the waters around Hokkaido.

The Donburi Yokocho market stretches a minute's walk from the station.
There are about 20 donburi restaurants, so choose a donburi with your favorite sushi ingredients on it and enjoy.

Seafood bowl with horse mackerels and yasubei

"Facility Information "
Name: Hakodate Asaichi "Donburi Yokocho Market "
Address: 9-15 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063, Japan
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Hakodate Station
Phone number: 0138-22-6034
Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
U R L：https://donburiyokocho.com/

Park overlooking Hakodate's harbor and mountains "Squid Plaza "

The plaza is located in a corner of Wakamatsu Pier near Hakodate Station.
A park where you can see a big ship "Mashu Maru "and a monument of a squid, and a great photo spot overlooking the harbor and Mount Hakodate.

Squid Plaza

When traveling alone, it is recommended to have breakfast at Hakodate Morning Market and then walk to Squid Square for a stroll.

Hakodate Station and the bay area are within walking distance, so please spend your time as a walking sightseeing time after having breakfast at Hakodate morning market.

Attractive bricks with a sense of history "Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse "

Kanamori Red Brick Warehouses

The area around the charming red brick warehouses is now a very popular tourist destination where visitors can enjoy souvenirs and Hakodate's gourmet cuisine.

It is located near the Hakodate morning market and the old pier.

Around the warehouses, there are many restaurants that even beginners traveling alone can easily enter, such as Hakodate's representative "Lucky Pierrot "and the national chain "Starbucks ".

Starbucks near the red brick warehouses

The Red Brick Warehouse is made up of four warehouses, and the facility includes a hotel "La Vista Hakodate ", a chapel, cafes, souvenir shops, and a beer hall.

Hakodate Beer Hall offers a restaurant with Meiji-era modernism and elegance, where you can fully enjoy Hakodate's fresh seafood and vegetables, which are unique to Hakodate, known as a treasure house of food, as well as alcoholic beverages.

"Facility Information "
Name: Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse
Address: 14-12 Suehiro-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0053, Japan
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Hakodate Station
Phone number: 0138-27-5530
Store hours: 10:00-19:00
Hakodate Beer Hall hours: 11:30 - 21:30
Last order: 21:00
U R L： https://hakodate-kanemori.com/