All Reviews of Hakodate Bugyosho

The interior is very well preserved. Walking through the tatami rooms and wooden spaces, you can almost feel the historical atmosphere of the final years of the shogunate. The museum displays many historical materials from that period and also features some interactive games, making it easier for visitors to learn about the history and daily life of the time.

The Hakodate Magistrate’s Office was built in 1864 as an important administrative institution established by the Edo shogunate to strengthen its rule and defense of Ezo, and it served as a major northern base. Following the Boshin War and the end of the shogunate, the office closed in 1869. The current building was reconstructed based on surviving plans, documents, and photographs, allowing us to experience the history of the final years of the shogunate more closely through an actual visit.

When I saw the Hakodate Magistrate's Office in Hakodate, I felt a strong sense of history. The traditional building made me feel as if I had traveled back to old Japan, and I could also imagine how people lived and worked at the time. This visit gave me a deeper understanding of Japanese history and culture, and I thought it was an experience well worth having.

The Hakodate Magistrate’s Office is located in Goryokaku Park. It was an important administrative institution of the Edo shogunate in Hokkaido and is also a representative attraction for learning about Hakodate’s history. The traditional wooden architecture combined with the scenery of Goryokaku makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a time tunnel through Japanese history.

This time, I went inside the Hakodate Magistrate’s Office and saw the tatami mats, wooden corridors, and traditional rooms. It really had the distinctive features of ancient Japanese architecture. Through the exhibits and explanations, I also learned more about the history of the shogunate in Hokkaido at the time, as well as stories related to the Battle of Hakodate.

This is also a must-visit spot for Conan fans. That roof is the one Kaito Kid stood on. You can buy a ticket to tour Hakodate Magistrate’s Office. There’s a shop across the way where you can buy a castle visit certificate, as well as Hijikata Toshizo merchandise and goshuin-style castle stamp books.

The wooden structure and exquisite wood carvings really showcase traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Every detail faithfully recreates the splendor of the past.

Once you enter Goryokaku Park, it's right inside. If you want to go in, you need to buy a separate ticket, but I just wandered around outside, took some photos, and left.