By Air
- From Tokyo
- Tokyo (Haneda) - Hakodate: 1 hr. 20 min.
- From Osaka
- Osaka (Kansai) - Hakodate: 1 hr. 40 min.
- From Fukuoka
- Fukuoka - Hakodate: 2 hrs. 5 min.
- *40-min. bus ride from Hakodate airport to the city. Take the Hakodate Teisan Bus (0138-55-1111) or the city bus.
By Train
- From Tokyo
- Tokyo (Tohoku Shinkansen"Yamabiko") - Morioka (Tokkyu"Hatsukari") - Hakodate: 6 hrs. 55 min.
- Ueno (Shindai tokkyu"Hokutosei") - Hakodate: 11 hrs. 30 min.
- From Osaka
- Osaka (Shindai tokkyu"Nihonkai") - Hakodate: 17 hrs. 35 min.
Hakodate Sightseeing Transportation
Trolleys and city buses which issue one-day passes for 1,000 yen are convenient for moving about the city. A 2 hrs. 15 min. bus tour is operated by Hokuto Kotsu ( 0138-57-7555 ).
Sightseeing excursions
Cruise ships run from the Suehiro Coast every year from mid-April through mid-November. There are 2 courses: the 40-min. cruise for 1,600 yen with soft drink and the 60-min. course for 2,500 yen with soft drink. For details, please call Marukatsu Kosan 0138-26-6161.
Horse carriage tour of Hakodate
This 2 hrs. 20 min. tour starts from the police station by JR Hakodate Station and covers 22 main sightseeing spots. The first tour of the day starts at 11 a.m., followed by three more tours run every hour. A horse carriage tour of Hakodate is an excellent option on a sunny day.
Taxis
Hakodate Taxi / 0138-51-0168
King Hire / 0138-46-1616
Fuji Taxi / 0138-47-1400
Rental Cars
Toyota Rent-a-lease Hakodate / 0138-51-0100
Nippon Rent-a-car / 0138-23-1333
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