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Hakodate has become one of Hokkaido's top tourist spots. You'll want to take two days to really soak it all in! Historical buildings, colorful reminders of old foreign influence, line the streets evoking a retro feeling as you stroll along with them.
There is much to see and do, so we made the perfect Hakodate 2-Day Itinerary. Take in the night view from the top of Mt. Hakodate; sample gourmet cuisines, such as fresh squid dishes and shio ramen (ramen with a salty broth); visit the red brick warehouse district; and shop in the Hakodate morning market.
In this Hakodate 2-Day Itinerary, we also include a side trip to nearby Onuma, an area filled with gorgeous natural scenery. Let's dive right in!
â– Day 1: Exploring Hakodate: Motomachi, Mt. Hakodate
â– Day 1: Morning
Hakodate Airport → Hakodate City center (by car: about 8.5km, by bus: about 20 minutes)
Stroll through Motomachi
Route example:
Hakodate Airport → Hakodate Ekimae → Jujigai Tram Station
Advice: Drop your bags off ..
Hokkaido is one of the best places to try out an auberge with a Japanese twist. An auberge is a French-style inn and restaurant focused on great food, usually found in the countryside. The ones we'll look at here pride themselves in the finest ingredients and their beautiful locations surrounded by nature.
The chefs use their impressive skills to make the most of local ingredients and produce delicious courses you won't soon forget. We've picked out five popular, highly-rated auberges in Hokkaido that you'll be itching to visit! So let's look at what awaits you in Japan's north!
1. Hidaka: French and Italian fusion at Hidaka Auberge Natural Resort Hygeia
Illustration of the Summer Dinner Course (Photo: Hidaka Auberge Natural Resort Hygeia)
Nestled in the greenery of Shinhidaka, Hidaka Auberge Natural Resort Hygeia is an auberge based around the concept of “Nouvelle Hidaka Cuisine.” “Nouvelle cuisine” generally refers to modern or creative cuisine that foc..
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