--- title: "Hakodate Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hakodate description: "Hokkaido's star-shaped fortress and million-dollar night view" --- # Hakodate ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท Japan ยท Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Hokkaido's star-shaped fortress and million-dollar night view" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 103 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (30 sailings), Oct (20 sailings), Aug (16 sailings) ## About Hakodate Hakodate sits at the southern tip of Hokkaido, an old port city built on a narrow, hourglass-shaped peninsula. It was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade in 1854, and the Western influence still shows in the churches, consulates, and brick warehouses of the Motomachi district. The city's most recognisable landmark is Mount Hakodate, whose nighttime view over the illuminated city is ranked among Japan's best. The ropeway to the summit runs until evening, and the view at dusk is worth timing your visit around. Down at sea level, the Hakodate Morning Market opens early and sells squid skewers, uni (sea urchin), and kaisen-don rice bowls. Goryokaku, a star-shaped Western-style fort from the 1860s, is a pleasant walk through cherry trees in spring. The city has a tram system that connects most sights, and Yunokawa Onsen is a 20-minute ride east if you want a hot spring stop. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 41.7944, 140.7266 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Hakodate/@41.79436,140.7266,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Hakodate&ll=41.79436,140.7266&z=13) ## Things to Do in Hakodate Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Hakodate Rickshaw Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4beefaa6-69e5-4a14-a312-45e4186b4d90.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (30) | 0h 20m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ29 | Viator | | [Hakodate Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ddaf2ebe-f0fe-46a1-8239-407bcc3cb61d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (28) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ196 | Viator | | [Hakodate Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/632a89ce-f37f-43ec-a434-c62594ce443a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (11) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ188 | Viator | | [Hakodate: Historic Port Walk & Mt. Hakodate Panoramic Views](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/243da024-18b4-422b-9358-cde88858a8a5.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (6) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Taught by a professional! Making sushi with Hakodate's Fresh Fish](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6d0bbb50-c475-4c99-a491-73d3fcdca025.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (5) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ124 | Viator | | [Hakodate: Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower Guided History Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f3c09491-d8c1-40ca-b706-4768f0f60713.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ108 | Viator | | [Hakodate Highlights 5 Hours Private Shore Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/be0d9774-6a02-4235-a74f-df823e384358.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (5) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ485 | Viator | | [Make Piroshki in Hakodate and Visit Hidden Spots While Baking](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8503adf7-6ab7-4517-83a4-7fbe8b33dde6.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ39 | Viator | | [Time Slip Experience in Hakodate with Custom Dress](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a2cdbf3-97cd-40cb-98f1-604b4fc70b4c.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ51 | Viator | | [Hakodate: Morning Market Tour with Seafood Tasting Options](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b2299550-055c-4d32-9dd3-a55270f3a0af.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ112 | Viator | | [Half Day Hakodate Tour with Government Licensed English guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/80cb3a54-490e-4403-b931-53e25e5c60eb.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ282 | Viator | | [Private Full Day Guided Tour In Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7064a109-650d-4394-a3c1-6b555534821d.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 6h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ328 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Muroran](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/muroran.md): 35 nm - [Aomori](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/aomori.md): 57 nm - [Otaru (Sapporo)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/otaru-sapporo.md): 85 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ1,028 per person (โ‚ฌ2,056 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Jade](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-jade.md) - **Duration:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-29 - **Itinerary:** Lacquer & Tide โ€“ Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan ## Featured Cruises from Hakodate Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Lacquer & Tide โ€“ Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-29 | 14 | โ‚ฌ1,028 | | [Imperial Archipelago โ€“ Busan, Kyoto & Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/cruises/imperial-archipelago-busan-kyoto-hakodate~PCL-DI-20270327-24.md) | Diamond Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-03-27 | 24 | โ‚ฌ3,557 | | [Samurai Shrines โ€“ Hiroshima, Busan & Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/cruises/samurai-shrines-hiroshima-busan-hakodate~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270328-14.md) | Westerdam | Holland America Line | 2027-03-28 | 14 | โ‚ฌ2,554 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Hakodate](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=hakodate) (103 sailings) ## Browse - [Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)