Motomachi
Hakodate
Popular places to visit
Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
Learn about the local history of Hakodate when you spend time at Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Fort Goryokaku
Walk around the enchanting grounds of this repurposed military fort shaped like a star and see historic architecture and magnificent cherry blossoms in springtime.
Hakodate Morning Market
Start your day with delectable fruit, vegetables and freshly made breakfast in this buzzing market selling Hakodate’s freshest seasonal produce and seafood.
Mount Hakodate
Appreciate captivating views of Hakodate’s skyline, surrounding coast and glittering city lights from atop this central city mountain, accessible via a scenic cable car.
Hakodate Ropeway
With panoramic views of Hakodate and the sea, one of the best nighttime vistas in the world is visible from the top of this gondola ferry.
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Shop, eat, drink and shop some more in renovated 19th-century warehouses that now feature prominently in a Hakodate-area hot spot.
Things to do
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakodate:Private Full Day Guided Tour in Hakodate
Port Pick-Up: Hakodate Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Top hotels in Motomachi
La Jolie Motomachi
Excellent place to go to the Christmas markets.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Villa Concordia Resort & Spa
Hotel Global View Hakodate
It’s a value for money stay. The room was spacious and clean. Hotel offers eco cleaning, with full cleaning every alternate day, so if you stay for 2 nights, there will only be eco cleaning where a clean bag of towels and amenities including water is provided. There are two restaurants offering Japanese ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Location is excellent
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station
朝食は品切れになっているものや、少なくて乱れていたり、あまり提供状態が良くないと感じました。無駄をなくするというのがはっきり見えていて、ちょっとがっかりでした。
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
Staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Motomachi
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
Shinkawachō
Even though there aren't top sights in Shinkawachō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Ekini Fish Market. Jump on the metro at Chitose Station to see more of the city.
Yunokawacho
If you're spending time in Yunokawacho, check out sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yunokawa-Onsen Station or Yunokawa Station.
Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hakodate Kikyo Takadai Park Golf Course. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
