You can experience sushi-making using freshly caught seafood in the seaside town Hakodate.
After making your own sushi, taste three kinds of dashi (Japanese soup stock) and create your own miso soup using the one you like best!
As a souvenir, you will receive a special sushi chef's hat to wear during the experience! 
When you go home, you can be the sushi chef and throw a Sushi party for your guests!

・Learn how to make sushi from a professional chef using fresh ingredients from the seaside town Hakodate
・With the careful and professional lecture, even beginners can try with confidence
・You can enjoy making miso soup using your favorite dashi (Japanese soup stock)
・Take home the sushi chef's cap you wear during the experience as a souvenir
・The experience takes place in a popular area of Hakodate

Taught by a professional! Making sushi with Hakodate's Fresh Fish

Explore Japan's rich history on this guided tour of Goryokaku, Japan's first Western-style star fort, and the Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate. Discover the significance of the fort during the Boshin War and witness the unique architecture that symbolizes Japan's modernization. Stroll through Goryokaku Park, encounter historical artifacts like the Krupp and Blakely cannons, and visit the reconstructed Hakodate Magistrate's Office. The tour culminates with a visit to the Goryokaku Tower, where stunning panoramic views await. Choose from two options based on your convenience, with everything arranged for you to enjoy a hassle-free experience.

- Guided exploration of Goryokaku and Goryokaku Tower
- Insightful commentary from a knowledgeable local expert
- Two tour options: meet at Goryokaku or start at Hakodate Station
- Panoramic views from the tower and rich historical context included

Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour

・Hosted by the café loved by the local community as a space of relaxation
・You are shown to little-known but good spots not listed in the guidebooks!
・Fun and safe tour with a friendly tour guide
・Appreciate cuisine related to the town's history (optional)
・A good location for going sightseeing in Hakodate before and after the tour

In this tour, you will visit precious buildings and places, founded in the 19th century, with the owner of the local Russian café. She will tell you all about the local food culture necessary to understand the history of Hakodate.

You can broaden your knowledge, not only by seeing or listening.
If you taste the meal that is related to the food culture of Hakodate at the cozy café before the tour, you may be able to feel a sense of unity with the mood of the city. (optional) 

Enjoy the city walk tour through the five senses, and make unforgettable memories of your visit.

Walk Around Hakodate's Hidden Spots Guided by Local Residents

【OUTLINE】
Hakodate is a major city of Hokkaido that is open to the world. You will tour around the townscape aglow with the setting sun by rickshaw. You can comfortably enjoy the romantic moment without being bothered with heavy baggage and congestion. After getting off the rickshaw at Mt. Hakodate Ropeway, how about overlooking the gorgeous night view from the top of Mt. Hakodate? (Ropeway fare is optional or paid separately) This special tour offers a luxurious time to you.

【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Rickshaw driver, who knows information not listed on the guidebooks and backstreets, will show you to the hottest fun spot
・A tour visiting romantic Hakodate aglow with sunset by rickshaw, a traditional Japanese vehicle
・Fully prepared for bad weather. A comfortable rickshaw releases your stress of walking through a crowd with baggage 
・Let the driver take souvenir photos with the exotic rickshaw at beautiful spots(please bring your camera)

Enjoy a rickshaw tour with a local guide and the sunset

Begin your tour at the historic Red Brick Warehouses, a lively waterfront area full of shops, cafés, and views of Hakodate Bay. Then, head up to Mount Hakodate via ropeway or vehicle to enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of the city and surrounding ocean—on clear days, it's one of Japan's top scenic spots.

Next, dive into local culture at Hakodate Morning Market, where you can taste just-caught seafood like uni, crab, and ika (squid), and even try your hand at squid fishing. Stroll through Motomachi, the city's picturesque old quarter, known for its Western-style churches and steep, photogenic streets that reflect Hakodate's unique blend of Japanese and foreign heritage.

Hakodate/Hokkaido Private Tour with Local Guide

【OUTLINE】
This tour allows visitors to explore Hakodate's local neighborhoods in traditional Japanese dress, guided by a local rickshaw puller. Feel the history of the town, while watching the semi-Western style buildings, and the oldest telegraph pole in Japan. Enjoy the rickshaw ride while feeling as if you traveled back in the 19th century. You will have an unforgettable moment while immersing yourself in a nostalgic vibe in Japan.

【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Luxury cross-cultural experience on a rickshaw!
・Commemorative photo in the Western-style kimono called Hakama
・Look around the city without worrying about crowds and bad weather
・There are many Insta-worthy spots in the 19th century cityscape
・30 minutes only to enjoy the main area of Hakodate

Historical Tours in Hakodate

Taught by a professional! Making sushi with Hakodate's Fresh Fish

Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour

Walk Around Hakodate's Hidden Spots Guided by Local Residents

Enjoy a rickshaw tour with a local guide and the sunset

Hakodate/Hokkaido Private Tour with Local Guide

Dress Up High-Quality "Hakama" Kimono and 30-min Rickshaw Tour