Goryokaku Park

Event

Goryokaku is a star-shaped fort in Hakodate City, Hokkaido that was built in 1866 to defend Japan’s northern territories, and which has been designated a Special Historic Site. The area inside the moat has been developed as a park, and is a famous place for viewing cherry blossom. Between late April and early May, around 1,600 Yoshino cherry trees bloom together inside the walls and on the outer bank of the moat, turning the whole area cherry-pink; many people enjoy strolling along the paths in the Park, or renting a boat on the moat, to view the cherry blossom. Toilets, and parking is available nearby.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Hakodateshi Goryoukakuchou 44 Map
Area: Hakodate Area
Phone: 0138403605
Flowering state of cherry blossoms: Before Blooming
Cherry blossom forecast: Late Apr.-Early May
Hours: Open 24 hours
※ Guo In [Apr.-Oct.] 5:00-19:00
[Nov.-Mar.] 5:00-18:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available
* Municipal Goryokaku sightseeing parking lot (Charge 97 spaces) Available
Night viewing: Available
Public toilets: Available
Shop: Available
Number of trees: About1,600trees
Variety: Someiyoshino
Note: 0138-40-3605 * (one good) Hakodate city residential city facilities public corporation