# Goryōkaku, Japan: what it is and when to go > Goryōkaku is a place of interest (五稜郭) in Japan (Hakodate), at 10 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/goryokaku/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Place of interest · History - **Local name:** 五稜郭 - **Where:** Japan · 五稜郭公園線 44 - **Elevation:** 10 m - **Best time:** February to May and October to November. - **Nearest airport:** CTS Sapporo, 133 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 - **Price:** Gratis - **Website:** [city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp](https://www.city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp/docs/2014011601161/) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 41.7968, 140.75697 ## What it is and where Goryōkaku is a place of interest (五稜郭) in Japan (Hakodate), at 10 m above sea level. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Hakodate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hakodate/), where this site lists 27 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 41.7968, 140.75697; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.796802%2C140.75697) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.796802%2C140.75697) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/historia/) places in Japan. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Goryōkaku is **February to May and October to November**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 17 | | February | Best time | 10 h 23 | | March | Best time | 11 h 40 | | April | Best time | 13 h 08 | | May | Best time | 14 h 22 | | June | Possible | 15 h 01 | | July | Possible | 14 h 45 | | August | Possible | 13 h 41 | | September | Possible | 12 h 16 | | October | Best time | 10 h 50 | | November | Best time | 9 h 35 | | December | Possible | 8 h 59 | In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Japan To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Japan checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Goryōkaku Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/goryokaku-tower/): Tower in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan · 346 m - [KKRはこだて大浴場](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kkr/): Onsen · 3.4 km - [Hakodate Morning Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hakodate-morning-market/): Morning market in Hakodate, Hokkaido · 3.8 km - [Miharashi Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/miharashi-park/): Park in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan · 3.8 km - [Mashu Maru](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/ferry-memorial-ship-mashu-maru/): Museum ship in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, Japan, that used to be a liaison ship · 3.9 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Japan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/). ## More in Japan: History - [Mount Fuji](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/monte-fuji/): volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan - [Kiyomizu-dera](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kiyomizu-dera/): Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto - [Himeji Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/himeji-2/): Japanese castle complex - [Hiroshima Peace Memorial](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/cupula-de-genbaku/): architectural structure - [Itsukushima Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/santuario-itsukushima/): Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan - [Kinkaku-ji](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kinkaku-ji/): Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan Every Japan place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Goryōkaku? It is a place of interest (五稜郭 in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Goryōkaku? February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. ### How do you get to Goryōkaku? The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 133 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.796802%2C140.75697) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Goryōkaku Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/goryokaku-tower/), [KKRはこだて大浴場](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kkr/), [Hakodate Morning Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hakodate-morning-market/). The rest is in [the Japan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/180806137), licensed under the ODbL. More about Goryōkaku on [Wikipedia](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BA%94%E7%A8%9C%E9%83%AD). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).