The Last Samurai Spirit Hidden in a Star-Shaped Fortress
Discover the military ingenuity behind Goryokaku’s unique star-shaped design and the dreams of the men who fought here during the final days of the samurai era.
Surrounded by beautiful seasonal scenery, Goryokaku is also a place filled with dramatic stories from one of the most turbulent periods in Japanese history.
Meeting Point
In front of the Toshizo Hijikata statue in the Goryokaku Tower Atrium
Ending Point
Goryokaku Tower
Admission Fees
Admission fees are not included in the guide fee.
- Goryokaku Tower: ¥1,200 per person
- Hakodate Magistrate’s Office: Adults ¥500 / Students and children ¥250 per person
Tour Options
Duration: 60 minutes
Guide Fee: ¥4,000 for 1–5 guests
Recommended for visitors who have limited time but still want to learn the essential history of Goryokaku.
Walk through Goryokaku Park while your guide explains the history and unique star-shaped design of the fortress.
Duration: 90 minutes
Guide Fee: ¥6,000 for 1–5 guests
Enjoy the Basic Tour plus a guided visit to Goryokaku Tower, where you can see the beautiful star-shaped fortress from above.
Goryokaku Tower admission is not included in the guide fee.
Admission: ¥1,200 per person
Duration: 90 minutes
Guide Fee: ¥6,000 for 1–5 guests
Enjoy the Basic Tour plus a guided visit inside the reconstructed Hakodate Magistrate’s Office.
Recommended for visitors who would like to learn more about the history of Goryokaku and the final years of the Edo period.
Admission is not included in the guide fee.
Adults: ¥500
Students and children: ¥250
Duration: 120 minutes
Guide Fee: ¥8,000 for 1–5 guests
Our most comprehensive Goryokaku tour.
Enjoy both the panoramic view from Goryokaku Tower and a guided visit inside the Hakodate Magistrate’s Office.
Admission fees are not included in the guide fee.