Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hakodate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hakodate

With a population of 275,730, Hakodate is a must-see destination in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hakodate to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hakodate

Hakodate in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4351
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hakodate in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4351
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hakodate in August, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hakodate, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Hakodate

Plane

When flying to Hakodate, you’ll arrive at Hakodate (HKD), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hakodate is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 95 miles from Hakodate. You’ll find branches of Budget and Times, among others, in Sapporo.

Plane

When flying to Hakodate, you’ll arrive at Hakodate (HKD), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hakodate is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 95 miles from Hakodate. You’ll find branches of Budget and Times, among others, in Sapporo.

Airports near Hakodate

HKDHakodate
AOJAomori

Airlines serving Hakodate

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,436 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (853 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (400 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hakodate

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,641 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 23,439 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hakodate

Most booked hotels in Hakodate

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Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,570+
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La Vista Hakodate Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,716+
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Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,687+
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Hotel Global View Hakodate
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,775+
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Hotel Mystays Hakodate Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,132+
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Hiring a car in Hakodate

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Hakodate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakodate, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Hakodate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hakodate, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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