[Hokkaido Driving Course] A trip to enjoy Hakodate by visiting popular tourist spots!

Hakodate Station, on the Hakodate Main Line, is the busiest station in Hakodate City.
There are several rental car locations within walking distance of JR Hakodate Station, and a wide range of cars are available, from compact rental cars with a capacity of around four people to rental cars suitable for group trips with a capacity of eight people.

You can fish for squid in the fish tank in front of the store, and the squid you catch will be prepared and served as sashimi right there in the store. In addition, the store also serves seafood bowls and set meals, so you can enjoy fresh seafood.

It is a popular tourist spot in Hakodate.
The "Red Brick Warehouses" built at the end of the Meiji era are home to a restaurant district and shopping zone. With a retro atmosphere and the scent of the port, you can feel the history of Hakodate throughout the four seasons.

Built in 1864 for northern defense, it is Japan's first Western-style castle and is famous for its star-shaped ruins.
Currently, the area inside the moat has been turned into a park, where you can stroll around historical remains such as the restored Hakodate Magistrate's Office. From spring to early summer, many flowers such as cherry blossoms, azaleas, and wisteria bloom in full bloom.

This cape juts out into the Tsugaru Strait, southeast of Mount Hakodate. It is surrounded by cliffs and the sea, so you can enjoy the ocean view while feeling the pleasant sea breeze, especially on clear, blue-sky days.

We arrived at Hakodate Station, where we departed.
We also recommend looking for souvenirs inside the station.