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Hakodate Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Name: Hakodate Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Brand: Japan Guide Agency
SKU: 92136P115
Price: 138.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

Hakodate, Japan

Hakodate Full Day Private Tour with Nationally Licensed Guide

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Hakodate is a city in southern Hokkaido that was one of the first ports in Japan to open up to foreign trade. The city has international influences such as the red-brick warehouses, and the European-style buildings, but it can be tricky to understand the city’s distinctive features without knowledge about Japan’s history. With this customizable tour, experience the city’s highlights with a guide to show you around and provide commentary. Potential stops include Onuma Quasi-National Park and Motomachi.

See scenic nature spots such as Mount Hakodate and Goryokaku Park
Admire the European-inspired architecture in Hakodate
A private tour means the itinerary can be customized for you
Learn about Hakodate from a multilingual guide

What's Included

Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Hakodate.

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

8 reviews

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Fantastic tour of Hakodate

Forewing_L, Nov 2023

A great time with Heiji, and a light snow shower just made the scene even more memorable. We greatly enjoyed the Goryokaku Tower and the fort below, as well as the morning market and the former consulate's headquarters. He even spoke both English and Spanish - a remarkable feat! We had a wonderful time with Heiji, and would recommend this tour to all who swing through Hakodate

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for your kind message to the agency. How are you? I also enjoyed this tour. I wanted to ask you more about New York. If you have a chance to visit to Hakodate in Winter, one more time , I want to enjoy the ski with you two. Take care, please. My best regards. Hajime

Wonderful introduction to Hakodate!

Melody_M, Jul 2023

I had a great day in Hakodate with my English-speaking guide, Fumi. She was very organized and was at the hotel right on time to meet me, and shared lots of information about Hakodate during my tour. We started our visit with a trip to Goryokaku Park, where we took the elevator to see the view from the top. It was a nice, clear day so it was easy to see the star-shaped fort below. Fumi also helped me with shipping my souvenirs with Yamato when I bought too many to carry. :-) I appreciated her assistance. From there we went to Mt. Hakodate via the ropeway and had a really nice lunch with an amazing view. We also toured Motomachi, had a little stroll along the bay, and visited the Red Brick Warehouse. It was a really nice day, and I hope to come back again and do another tour with Fumi-san.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi, your review is in detail about what we did, which brought back memories of the tour vividly. Thanks. I am here as your friend in Hakodate. Please come back anytime. Let’s go to many more places and have fun. Many thanks! Fumi

Time well spent in this beautiful city!

Ananya_B, Sep 2021

Overall had a fun day with Fumiko-san - she's a kind and considerate companion. For me the highlight was the visit to the top of Mount Hakodate which had absolutely spectacular views of the city. Sad that the Goryokaku Tower was closed but that was something out of the control of the tour operators.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

We appreciate for choosing our experience and taking your time to leave us the honest feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with your guide. We are Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely yours, Japan Guide Agency