Hakodate is a historic port city located in the southern tip of Hokkaido and a convenient point from where to enter and depart the island. Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station is the terminus of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line, one branch of the legendary Shinkansen (Bullet Train) network that spans out across Japan. The station lies around 15-minutes – by train – from the city centre where you’ll find plenty of accommodation options including Western-style business hotels, self-contained accommodation, and more traditional guesthouses.

Hakodate is known for its attractive 19^th and early 20^th century Western buildings; a legacy of the city’s role as Japan’s first international trading port. This heritage includes Hakodate’s iconic Goryokaku Park that sits upon 19^th century fort with surrounding moat. Most of the city’s most popular attractions are within walking distance of the local train stations and as such, choosing accommodation with easy access to a major station, such as Hakodate Station, is always a good option.