JAL and ANA operate flights between Osaka's Itami Airport and Hakodate. Flight duration is about 100 minutes. The regular one way fare by JAL and ANA is about 53,000 yen, with discount tickets usually available for around 17,000 to 27,000 yen. Hakodate Airport is a 20 minute bus ride (500 yen) outside of central Hakodate.
Airfares from Osaka to Hakodate over the next 30 daysJune 15, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Osaka (Shin-Osaka Station) to Tokyo (2.5 hours) and transfer to the JR Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (4 hours). Then, take a relay train to Hakodate Station in central Hakodate (20 minutes). The entire one way journey takes about seven hours, costs around 33,000 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using a Hikari train between Osaka and Tokyo (Nozomi trains require a supplement fee). Seat reservations are mandatory on the Hayabusa trains between Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
Central Hakodate with Hakodate Station, the old Motomachi district and Mount Hakodate are located on the distinctively shaped peninsula. The city is served by two tram lines and a bus network. A ropeway leads to the top of Mount Hakodate, which is also accessible by bus.
Hakodate's shinkansen station, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, is located 15 kilometers north of the city center in Hokuto City. Relay trains connect the shinkansen station with Hakodate Station in 20 minutes.
The two tram lines, numbered 2 and 5, share their route between Yunokawa and Jujigai and go separate ways from there towards Yachigashira (line 2) and Hakodate Dock (line 5). The fare is between 210 and 260 yen, depending on the distance traveled.
Hakodate Airport is located five kilometers east of the city center. Airport shuttle buses operate every 20 minutes between Hakodate Station and the airport, taking 20 minutes and costing 500 yen one way, while less frequent regular buses by Hakodate Bus do the journey in 30 minutes and for 340 yen.
The local ICAS nimoca IC card, as well as Suica, Icoca and eight other IC card types can be used on the trams and buses in Hakodate (except on the airport shuttle buses) and on JR trains between Hakodate and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station.
Various passes for trams and buses are available to tourists. They are available for purchase via a smartphone to be shown to the driver when alighting. Only the 1-day tram pass is also available as a conventional paper ticket.
1-day Tram Pass (600 yen)
Unlimited use of trams in Hakodate on one calendar day (midnight to midnight). Unlike the other tickets in this list, the pass can also be purchased as a conventional paper ticket at selected sales locations, including the bus information and tourist information desks at Hakodate Station, and inside trams.
24-hour Tram Pass (900 yen)
Only available digitally, this pass provides unlimited use of trams in Hakodate for 24 hours from activation.
Tram and Bus Pass (1-day: 1400 yen, 2-day: 2400 yen)
Only available digitally, this pass provides unlimited use of trams and Hakodate Buses (not including the airport shuttle bus) on one or two calendar days (midnight to midnight).
Situated within 6.5 km of Goryokaku Park and 6.8 km of Hakodate Goryokaku in Hakodate, Pension Jokura offers accommodation with seating area. The 2-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. Free private parking is available and the guest house also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.
At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The units are equipped with heating facilities.
An Asian breakfast is available at the guest house.
Popular points of interest near Pension Jokura include Hakodate Park, Hakodate Station and Old British Consulate of Hakodate. Hakodate Airport is 8 km from the property.
Located in Hakodate, 6 km from Goryokaku Park, Villa Concordia Resort & Spa provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Each room is fitted with a balcony with views of the city.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms in Villa Concordia Resort & Spa are equipped with free toiletries and a CD player.
A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near Villa Concordia Resort & Spa include Hakodate Park, Hakodate City Office and Hakodate Station. Hakodate Airport is 8 km away.
Boasting open-air hot spring baths and ocean views, Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort is a 15-minute drive from JR Hakodate Station. Free parking is available on site. Delicately prepared Japanese meals are offered.
Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries.
Guests at Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort can unwind at the public bathing area or enjoy massages at an additional charge.
Hakodate Airport is a 7-minute drive away. Goryokaku Park is a 12-minute drive from the property. Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden is a 15-minute walk away, while Yunokawa Onsen bus stop is a 2-minute walk away.
Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can savour Japanese course meals prepared with seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also on offer.
Offering free WiFi, Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY offers accommodation in Nanae, a 3-minute walk from Onuma Park and 1.1 km from Lake Konuma. Guests at the 5-star property can enjoy garden views in the rooms and access to a hot spring bath. The property has a restaurant.
At the hotel, every room is non-smoking and has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY offers a buffet breakfast and full-course dinner using local ingredients.
Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Onuma Epuy.
Lake Onuma is 1.8 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Hakodate, 27 km from Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY.
A 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hakodate Danshaku Club Hotel & Resorts offers rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with a balcony, a living area and a kitchenette.
Danshaku Hakodate Club Hotel & Resorts is an 8-minute drive away from Sanroku Station which offers access to the Mount Hakodate Ropeway. Hakodate Morning Market is only a 1-minute walk and Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse is a 15-minute walk away.
Rooms are spacious and bright, featuring tile flooring and simple contemporary design. En suite bathrooms offer views of Mount Hakodate.
The Danshaku Club Hotel features bicycle rental and coin-operated laundry facilities. Guests can shop at the in-house sundry shop. A Western breakfast is served in guestrooms.
Situated in Hakodate, 4.6 km from Goryokaku Park, JR Inn Hakodate features views of the city. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Hakodate Goryokaku is 4.9 km from the hotel and Mount Iou is 50 km away.
The hotel features some units with mountain views, and the rooms come with a kettle. All rooms in JR Inn Hakodate are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.
Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Japanese.
Popular points of interest near JR Inn Hakodate include Hakodate Station, Hakodate City Office and Hakodate City Hall. Hakodate Airport is 7 km from the property.
A 15-minute drive from the Mount Hakodate, Bourou Noguchi Hakodate features modern accommodations with Wi-Fi in the guest rooms. After soaking in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, guests can relax in the massage chairs in the sky lounge, or look out into the beautiful Japanese garden. The JR Hakodate Train Station is a 15-minute drive away.
The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a desk. Guests can lounge at the separate seating area with a sofa.The en suite bathroom provides free toiletries and a bathrobe.
The hotel provides a library and a billiard room. Guests can also request for massages or relax in the sauna. The duty-free souvenir shop sells local products and the hotelfs original goods.
Breakfast and dinner are served at the restaurant. Guests can request for a traditional multi-course meal for dinner.
Hakodate Bourou Noguchi is a 15-minute drive to both the Goryokaku Park, and the Motomachi and Bay Area. The Hakodate Airport is a 10-minute drive away.
The Share Hotels HakoBA Hakodate offers accommodation in Hakodate, a 6-minute drive from Hakodate Park. Guests can relax on the terrace at the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.
All rooms feature air conditioning, heating and a safety deposit box. Extras including slippers and towels are provided for guestsf comfort. Some rooms have a desk and refrigerator.
There is a shared kitchen and shared lounge at The Share Hotels HakoBA Hakodate. Free luggage storage and lockers are available at the property. There is a gift shop and drinks vending machine on site.
There is a restaurant, bar and coffee house on site. Breakfast is also served at the property. There are a few restaurants, cafes and convenience stores within a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Suehirocho Station and Jujigai Station are both under a 5-minute walk from The Share Hotels HakoBA Hakodate. Mount Hakodate Ropeway is located a 7-minute bus ride from the property, while Goryokaku Park is a 20-minute drive away. Hakodate Airport is a 25-minute train ride away.
Set in Hakodate, within 4.6 km of Goryokaku Park and 5 km of Hakodate Goryokaku, fav HAKODATE offers accommodation with a bar and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 50 km from Mount Iou.
Guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. All rooms include a safety deposit box and selected rooms also offer city views. All guest rooms in fav HAKODATE are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast.
Popular points of interest near fav HAKODATE include Hakodate Station, Hakodate City Office and Hakodate City Hall. Hakodate Airport is 7 km from the property.
Set in Hakodate in the Hokkaido region, with Hakodate Station and Hakodate City Office nearby, Pension Puppy Tail offers accommodation with free private parking. With a shared lounge, the 2-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security and luggage storage space for guests.
All units at the guest house come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Goryokaku Park is 3.9 km from the guest house, while Hakodate Goryokaku is 4.2 km from the property. Hakodate Airport is 7 km away.
