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A landmark of Hakodate with a view of the Goryokaku Ruins, a special historic site, below.
Goryokaku Tower, built adjacent to Goryokaku Park, offers a bird's-eye view of the Goryokaku Ruins, a special national historic site, from 90 meters above ground, and is loved by locals and tourists alike as a landmark of Hakodate.
A 360° panorama offers views of various tourist attractions such as Goryokaku Park, with its seasonal scenery of cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, fresh greenery, and snow, as well as Mt. Hakodate, the Tsugaru Straits, Hakodate Bay, and other famous landmarks.
In the observation area, 16 dioramas cut out of portions of Goryokaku's history since the arrival of Matthew Calbraith Perry are lined up as the Goryokaku Historical Corridor, and graphic panels on the walls introduce the chronology and history of the area.
In addition, the Goryokaku History Guided Tour, in which staff members explain the history of Goryokaku, is also held, allowing visitors to enjoy both the history and the beautiful scenery of the area.
The atrium on the first floor, with its ceiling and walls mostly made of glass, is used by local residents and tourists as a place to relax, and a stage attached to the building is used for concerts and exhibitions. On Saturdays and Sundays, Goryokaku Tower's mascot "GO-ta-kun" makes an appearance, attracting many families with children.
"Goryokaku Tower" offers a 360° view of Hakodate City
The Goryokaku ruins seen below. This is the only place where you can see the beautiful star shape.
On clear days, you can enjoy telephoto views of Mt. Hakodate and Hakodate Bay.
The atrium on the first floor is an open glass area.
In spring, you can enjoy a panoramic 360-degree view of the cherry blossoms spread out below.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Not available
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is not allowed.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Yes, it is.
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Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?
You can eat/drink, or bring in outside items
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Are coin lockers available?
Available (for a fee).
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Are there any discounted tickets available?
You can buy advanced tickets at the convenience store.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Seeing the whole star shape from the plane was super obvious. I recognized it right away, and it felt totally different from seeing it on the ground. You can really appreciate the design from an aerial view.
Seeing that incredibly precise star shape makes you realize how amazing people in the past were.
From the observation deck at Goryokaku Tower, you can really take in the star-shaped design of Goryokaku. It's a unique view you just can't get from the ground.
You really need to go up to the observation deck to get a clear view of Japan's very first Western-style castle. Totally worth it!
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