Goryokaku Park
Goryokaku Park
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Bill S
Big Bear Lake, CA2,666 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
Goryokaku Fort or park is a National special historic site in Hakodate. I went for the cherry blossoms because they are in full bloom this time of year. Several other attractions there like the observation tower and temple. But if your Following Sakura this is where to be at the end of April.
Written April 29, 2021
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Gypsy5467
Greater Adelaide, Australia4 contributions
Jun 2019
One of the best freebies in the city. Definitely one for those who are historically minded like me. Walking around you almost feel the history happening around you. A great deal of information available for those that wish to really get in to it. Not much in the way of interest for young children, nor are refreshment shops available.
Written March 6, 2020
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Pui_Waleeporn
Bangkok, Thailand11 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
The park is superb!! Easily drive from the bay. Recommend for a stroll. Would be superb in Sakura season. Highly recommended!!
Written August 2, 2012
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Valaeyume
Calgary, Canada66 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This island is very unique. It's in a star shape. We went there expecting to see the cherry blossoms, but I guess we missed it by a week or so, 98% of the cherry blossoms are gone, we were still able to see a couple on the island. Very unique place, but in order to see the unique view, you do need to be in the sky to see it. Would've been magnificent if the cherry blossoms were still around, then I would go up in the tower.
Written May 27, 2016
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coco h
122 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Beautiful building & staff can explain in English very well
The garden was neat & peaceful
Even security staff was friendly
The garden was neat & peaceful
Even security staff was friendly
Written July 1, 2020
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JosephAndrew_Lim
Singapore, Singapore676 contributions
Nov 2019
Went there by tram. It is a short 10 minutes walk from the tram stop. Many photo stops at the park. Great place to relax and watch the days gone by.
Written December 7, 2019
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Hige Kiupel
Wilhelmshaven, Germany44 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Can't believe how beautiful this space, hight mountain and fresh air, comfortable and excellent feels, just come here to visit and enjoy the best mountain in Japan !
Written November 4, 2019
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caroltay2018
Singapore, Singapore401 contributions
Sept 2019
Lovely nice park to have a stroll which lead to the Goryokaku Tower.. there is a museum nearby.. there is a good Ramen restaurant just across the junction to the tower which we have a good meal.
Written October 2, 2019
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Warit
Bangkok, Thailand200 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Very nice place to visit for seeing Sakura. This place is filled with Sakura during spring. We can walk around to see the park.
Written May 2, 2019
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Maytas J.
Bangkok, Thailand85 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Lively wiyh tons of tourists and locals. Waited around 30 mins to got up the tower. Good memory though.
Written April 29, 2019
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Is Sept a good time to visit Goryokaku Park?
Written June 11, 2019
I think anytime is a good time. It is super cool from the tower and was lovely to stroll around in the heals of snow. I can only imagine the beauty during the Fall.
Written June 11, 2019
五稜郭は再建された奉行所もありますが自転車で入るのをやめて、四稜郭へ自転車で行けばいかがでしょうか？
四稜郭は観光地図にも載っていなくて、ほとんどの人は知りませんが五稜郭と並んで立派な遺跡です。
函館の人も知らないくらいの遺跡ですが、見る人も居ない私の好きなお勧めの場所です。
Written June 11, 2019
Hi I intend to visit Hakodate during our trip to Hokkaido next year (02-08 May). Kindly advise should I visit during the beginning of end of the said period? Any recommendation of hotel for easy access to Goryolaku Park and Mt. Hakodate? Thanks in advance!
Written November 21, 2018
Ww stayed nearby Hakodate bus terminal which is just beside Hakodate train station. You may google for hotels becayse there are many in that area. Take a bus from the terminal to Mount Hakodate. One way is 400 yen. You can use Suica card or pay cash on the bus. Take tram at Hakodate Ekimae for Goryokoku Park. Upon arrival, appx 10 mins walk.
Written November 22, 2018
Hi, thank you for sharing your Goryokaku Park review. I booked a Celebrity Millennium cruise to Hakodate May 10, 2017. I think ship dock is Minatocho. Do you have any suggestion how to get to Goryokaku park/Tower, Motomachi by bus/tram ? thank you.
Written November 7, 2016
We are frequent travelers to Japan and so we can go to the Park by public transportation in accordance with the time frame available. Our cruise "Princess Diamond" provided free transportation from the "port" to the carpark next to Hakodate JR Railway Station. We just took the tram in front of the JR station for a 5 minutes journey (we forget the name of the tram stop, but you can ask the driver by then or see the directory notice on board of the tram) and then have a leisure walk for less than 10 minutes along the main road to the Park. Please rest assured that there are sufficient indicatory signages around the area or you can ask the staff of the Information Office inside the JR Station and obtain a simple map from there before you go by your own. Normally sakura blossoms well by late April to very early May each year in Goryokaku Park but due to global warmth effect, possibly you can still see some cherry flowers there at the time of your visit if you are lucky. We just mention this to you just to remind you of the time you need to allow for returning back to the ship for most of the photo-takers will forget everything when they visit this beautiful sakura park in springtime. Have a nice trip.
Written November 8, 2016
What web site can I go to check out those Sakura Festivals?
Thanks
Written February 27, 2015
Hi, I would like to tell you about the websites, but noticing websites is not allowed in trip advisor, Please check the posting guide line.
But I would tell you about some of the keywords.
"お花見 ohanami", "１０００景 senkei", "２０１５年版 2015 men ban"
Hope it help.
Written February 28, 2015
Where to stay if I want to see cherry blossom in May? Any festival for cherry blossom in Hokkaido ?
Written February 23, 2015
Hi, the best timing for cherry blossom would be from late of April to early of May.
Japan has a lot of Sakura Festivals at that time.
For example, Hakodate Park Sakura Festival, Goryoukaku Sakura Festival, Matsumae Sakura Festival and so on.
I think the best place to stay would be in Hakodate.
You can visit Hakodate Sakura Festival and Matsumae Sakura Festival.
What's more, you can access to Hirosaki Sakura Festival, which will be held in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture.
You will be able to go along with the Cherry blossom front if you start journey from Hirosaki to Hakodate.
Thanks for asking me and hope it helps.
Written February 26, 2015
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