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Goryokaku Tower, Hakodate

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From Goryokaku Tower you can take in sweeping views of Hakodate and the star-shaped Goryokaku Fort below. This soaring 107 m (351 ft) viewing tower is perched at the edge of the historic fort, which was designed in 1855 to protect the territory of the Tokugawa shogunate from Russian invasion. The fort's star shape allowed for better visibility and more gun emplacements. Today, the grounds serve as a park replete with cherry blossom trees. Use the elevators at the entrance hall to reach the two observatory floors, where an exhibition of figurines demonstrates the history of the area. Take a look at our Hakodate travel itinerary planner to schedule your visit to Goryokaku Tower and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.

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By Otto B

The Goryokaku Tower is one of the City's tourist attraction. From the top you have a great view on the city and surroundings. Don't miss it!! more »
By Quest669054

冬の五稜郭ライトアップもあり夕方に行きました。17時から入場料金が割引になるとのことで17時まで売店でお土産購入しタワーにのぼりました。エレベーターのなかもステキな空間。タワーからはライトアップされた五稜郭。土方歳三の銅像もあります。五稜郭の星形を眺めるのにとてもいい場所です。帰りはエレベーターを降りると２階。ミルキッシモとゆう函館名物のジェラート屋さんがあるのでぜひ食べてください。 more »

In the evening I went, and blossoms the goryokaku in winter. In would be the discounted tickets from 5 pm till 17 and buy souvenirs at the tower. In the elevator is a wonderful space. Goryokaku Tower lit up. Hijikata there are three statues. This is a great place to watch the goryokaku star shaped. And on the way back down the elevator on the second floor. Yu milkissimo and Hakodate's famous gelato shop just so take a look at yourself.

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By Winnie O.

Interesting layout and scenic aerial views. Pity my phone died at this point so all pics taken here were wiped out. I enjoyed learning about the history behind the place. Cool tourist destination!

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By Ed Chan

Worth going up and have a good view of the whole place. Have a walk into the park and enjoy the cherry trees close. Local will do barbecue there with all the stools and pit and enjoying the beautiful park.

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