Yunokawacho
Hakodate
Visit Yunokawacho
Popular places to visit
Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden
Most famous for its surprisingly relaxed hot-tubbing monkeys, the complex is also home to Japan’s biggest collection of tropical plants.
Fort Goryokaku
Walk around the enchanting grounds of this repurposed military fort shaped like a star and see historic architecture and magnificent cherry blossoms in springtime.
Mount Hakodate
Appreciate captivating views of Hakodate’s skyline, surrounding coast and glittering city lights from atop this central city mountain, accessible via a scenic cable car.
Hakodate Ropeway
With panoramic views of Hakodate and the sea, one of the best nighttime vistas in the world is visible from the top of this gondola ferry.
Goryokaku Tower
Enjoy a unique overlook of Hakodate’s city skyline, surrounding mountain ranges and distant coastline from this modern observation tower and history gallery.
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Shop, eat, drink and shop some more in renovated 19th-century warehouses that now feature prominently in a Hakodate-area hot spot.
Things to do
Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Port Pick-Up: Hakodate Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Top hotels in Yunokawacho
Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / Hewitt Resort
The buffet is one of the best ones I have ever had!
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Heiseikan Shiosaitei Hanatsuki
Hotel’s buffet is good. But if you are staying for more than 1 night, you might not want to pay for half board as the spread for breakfast and dinner doesn’t change. Otherwise, hotel is clean and comfortable. You need a car to move around though as it is not close to town centre.
Reviewed on 21 May, 2025
Hanabishi Hotel
Spacious room
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Hakodate Hotel Banso
The room was spacious and the food was very good.
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2025
Yunokawa Onsen Emi Hakodateya
The most delightful and cozy onsen hotel. Great hot springs, food and service. You will feel relaxed and cared for.
Reviewed on 21 Jan, 2025
Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei
Our open air in-room onsen overlooked the ocean. Buffet breakfast and dinner were great
Reviewed on 5 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yunokawacho
Shinkawachō
Even though there aren't top sights in Shinkawachō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Morning Market. Jump on the metro at Chitose Station to see more of the city.
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
Motomachi
Discover Motomachi, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Motomachi include Hachimanzaka Slope and Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Suehirochō Station.
Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Fort Goryokaku. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
