Motomachi Travel Guide
Hakodate
Popular places to visit
Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
Learn about the local history of Hakodate when you spend time at Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Fort Goryokaku
Learn about the local history of Hakodate when you take a trip to Fort Goryokaku. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Mount Hakodate
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Hakodate, a lovely green space in Hakodate. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Hakodate Ropeway
You can take time to visit Hakodate Ropeway during your travels to Hakodate. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Hakodate Morning Market
During your visit to Hakodate, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hakodate Morning Market. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the seafood restaurants.
Goryokaku Tower
After visiting Goryokaku Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hakodate. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Motomachi
La Jolie Motomachi
Excellent place to go to the Christmas markets.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Villa Concordia Resort & Spa
Premier Hotel - Cabin President - Hakodate
Very clean and professional
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
JR Inn Hakodate
Outstanding stay, excellent location! We will definitely return
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Global View Hakodate
For the price I paid is a steal with Onsen. Breakfast was fabulous with lot of variety.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / Hewitt Resort
Good condition. Good service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Motomachi
Bay Area
While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Hakodate Takadaya Kahei Museum.
Shinkawachō
Even though there aren't top sights in Shinkawachō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Ekini Fish Market. Jump on the metro at Chitose Station to see more of the city.
Yunokawacho
If you're spending time in Yunokawacho, check out sights like Yunokawa Onsen or Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Yunokawa-Onsen Station or Yunokawa Station.
Kikyō
Even though there aren't top sights in Kikyō, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Fort Goryokaku. Jump on the metro at Kikyō Station to see more of the city.
