Goryōkaku

Very beautiful park and outdoor area with much to explore and learn about. I loved strolling the grounds at a leisurely pace to take in its beauty and peace. Many areas to sit and rest at as well as plaques to learn of the history. Plenty of people watching available too. Even with none to minimal cherry blossoms, it was still a beautiful adventure and full of peace 🤗

Goryōkaku is one of Hakodate’s most iconic spots, a star-shaped fort built in the 19th century that has now become a peaceful public park. Once a battleground in Japan’s final samurai war, today it’s a place where history and beauty meet. In spring, nearly 5,000 cherry trees bloom around the moat, creating a breathtaking pink star when viewed from above. Walking through the wide grounds feels calm and relaxing, while the nearby Goryōkaku Tower gives you the best panoramic view of this unique landmark. A perfect mix of history, nature, and scenery.

Amazing place! Absolutely worth a jog to get the star-shaped gps log in your Strava. The outer ring is about 1.8km, while the inner ring is around 1.2km. Although it’s not a huge park, somehow it’s not too chaos, and you can always find a peaceful place to wander.

Goryokaku is a pleasent surprise for me. Unexpectedly stunning in spring. Particularly loved to see a single specie of cherry blossoms lined up in the park. The sakura trees are also a reach away which makes the stroll more enjoyable. Many food stalls are available just outside the park and the view from the tower is also breathtaking.

Love the view from goryokaku tower. Even though the goryokaku area is not the best during my visit, but i think if i need to choose 1 between this or hakodate observatory, i would pick this. There is illumination at night but i didnt stay until late.

Beautiful and relaxing place to visit. Pay to visit the reconstruction building, Hakodate Magistrates Office at the forts centre. It’s wonderful and takes you back to the Meiji period and the challenges of maintaining power. Great.

A big park with wonderful greenery of flowers and trees. The historical building in the centre of the park was pretty. There are open spaces for big crowds. Walking around the park on a hot summer day was not too bad.

Amazing place. It is a remarkable work they did to reconstruct all of this is based solely of old plans and a couple of photos. Definitely worth the entry fee.