Why go
- Core city in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Served by Hakodate Airport (HKD).
History
Hakodate is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of January 31, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 239,813 with 138,807 households, and a population density of 354 inhabitants per square kilometre (920/sq mi). The total area is 677.86 square kilometres (261.72 sq mi). The city is the third largest in Hokkaido after Sapporo and Asahikawa.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, A330-200, 737, 767, 777-200, DH8) · 5 routes: Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo*, Taipei*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, CRJ, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- EVA Air BR (A330-200) · 1 route: Taipei
- Hokkaido International Airlines HD (767-300) · 1 route: Tokyo
- TransAsia Airways GE (330) · 1 route: Taipei
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hakodate Airport (HKD); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HKD has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Taipei, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Osaka…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal, 1.1 km); routes include Nostagic Route, Tsugaru Strait Route, Seikan Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hakodate. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.