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Travel Tips for Your Vacations to Hakodate

Hakodate, Hokkaido's third-largest city, is located on the island's southern tip, on the Tsugaru Strait between Hokkaido and Honshu.

Choose your vacation packages to Hakodate City with Japan Airline Vacations and explore what was one of the first port cities to open up to international trade after the policy of isolation followed in the 17th and 18th centuries. Hotel and flight deals to Hakodate City are a great choice at any time of year because you can discover unique stays and attractions.

How to Travel Around Hakodate City

Travelling to and from Hakodate Airport (HKD) involves a 20-minute bus ride from central Hakodate. The city is served by two tram line operations and a bus network.

Seasonal Event Information

  • The Onuma Hakodate Snow and Ice Festival in February showcases around sixty snow sculptures on the shores of the frozen lake. One particularly popular feature is the giant ice slide made from the lake water that visitors can zip down.
  • From December to February, the Goryokaku fort is lit up, an event known as Hoshi no Yume. Around 2,000 lights strung up around the perimeter of the fortress are switched on each evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Climate in Hakodate

Buy tickets to Hakodate for the summer, which lasts from June to September and has an average daily temperature between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F). Winter lasts from December to March, with an average daily temperature below 5°C (41°F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of -6°C (21°F). Pack light clothing for the summer months and thermal outfits for the winter months.

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Weather in Hakodate

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