All Reviews of Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse Hakodate History Plaza

The Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse is one of Hakodate's most iconic tourist attractions, with rows of historic red brick buildings lining the bay. Once used as warehouses, the buildings have now been revitalized into a mix of shopping, dining, and recreation, blending vintage charm with modern touches. The warehouse complex has many different kinds of stores, including shops selling Hakodate souvenirs, Japanese-style general stores, and places offering desserts and coffee, making it quite fun to explore. Besides shopping, you can enjoy views of the harbor and the red brick buildings while taking in Hakodate's unique historical atmosphere. If you want to browse each store carefully and take your time choosing souvenirs, I recommend allowing about 1–2 hours so you won't feel rushed.

While in Hakodate, I made a special trip to visit Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse Hakodate History Plaza. As soon as you enter the area, you can see the historic red brick buildings. The red brick walls and surrounding streetscape really capture the character of Hakodate as a port town.

When the weather is nice, it's very pleasant to walk around the warehouses, and you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a harbor city. I discovered another distinctive attraction on this visit to Hakodate, and I'd like to come back next time and explore it at a leisurely pace!

I originally thought it was just a red brick warehouse, but once I stepped inside, it had way more character than I expected. The Meiji-era architecture has been preserved, and walking around while taking photos really sets the mood. It feels like you’re looking at a piece of Hakodate’s history.
There are quite a few shops inside now, so you can take your time browsing. It’s great for photos and souvenir shopping all in one, and it’s perfect for spending an afternoon.

The red-brick buildings with the harbor view give off a really cool, foreign vibe.
Every corner is super photogenic.

Inside there are lots of souvenir shops, cafés, and little stores, so you can wander around and snack as you go without feeling rushed.
Prices are on the touristy side, but you can still find some nice little items if you look around.
And when the weather is nice, taking a walk along the harbor feels really relaxing.

There are lots of small shops, dessert places, and Hokkaido-style souvenir stores, plus cafés and restaurants where you can take your time wandering around.
When you get tired of walking, it feels great to head to the seaside and enjoy the breeze.
Overall, it’s the kind of place you don’t really plan for, but somehow end up spending a long time exploring.

Inside, it’s more like a cultural and creative shopping mall, selling lots of cute little items and Hokkaido specialties.
You can find cheesecake, Jaga Pokkuru, chocolates—pretty much all the classics.