Goryokaku Park

Fort Goryokaku (五稜郭, Goryōkaku) is a massive, star shaped, Western style citadel, which was built in the last years of the Edo Period for the defense of Hakodate against the imperialist threat posed by the Western powers. A few years later, the fort became the site of a civil war between an army of the shogunate and the superior troops of the newly established Meiji government.

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Goryokaku Park — This is Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate City, Hokkaido.

Hours and Fees

Goryokaku Tower

Hours:
8:00 to 19:00 (late April to late October)
9:00 to 18:00 (late October to late April)

Closed: No. Open Everyday.

Admission: Adults 900 yen

Former Magistrate’s Office

Phone: 0138-51-2864

Address: 44-3, Goryoukaku-cho, Hakodate 040-0001

Open: 9am to 6pm (until 5pm from November through March); admission ends 15 minutes before closing.

Closed: The Former Magistrate’s Office is closed December 31 to January 3, and a small number of irregular days. Please call 0138-51-2864 to check.

Admission:
Adults 500 yen, 20 or more 400 yen;
Children 250 yen, 20 or more 200 yen;
Preschool children are free.

URL: https://www.hakodate-bugyosho.jp/