This fortress is also known as the Star Fort for its five-pointed star shape. It's one of only two forts with this type of Western-style walls. In spring the sakura (cherry blossoms) bloom and cover the Goryokaku grounds.
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Address
44 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
Local map
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Entry fee
Adults ¥500
Student or Children 250
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Opening Hours
Hakodate-Bugyosho Business Hours
4/1-10/31: 9:00-18:00
11/1-3/31: 9:00-17:00
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Closed
12/31, 1/1-1/3
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Website
http://www.city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp/d...
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Best Season
May
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Point
Especially beautiful when the sakura are in bloom; we highly recommend looking down at them from Goryokaku Tower.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
Get off at the Goryokaku Park Entrance bus stop and it's about an 18 min walk
Get off at the Goryokaku Park Entrance bus stop and it's about a 5 min walk
Other spots near GoryokakuWithin 50 km
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