Goryokaku Tower, Observation tower and museum in Hakodate, Japan.
The 107-meter steel structure contains two observation decks offering complete views of the star-shaped Goryokaku Fort and Hakodate city below.
Built in 2006 to replace a smaller 60-meter tower, this structure stands near the first Western-style fortress constructed in Japan during the 1860s.
The tower museum displays artifacts and documents explaining the development of Hakodate and the military significance of Goryokaku Fort through exhibits.
Visitors reach the tower via tram from Hakodate Station to Goryokaku Koen-mae stop, followed by a 10-minute walk to the entrance.
The observation deck provides an overhead perspective of the complete geometric pattern of the fort, which forms a perfect star with five points.
Location: Hakodate
Address: 43-9 Goryokakucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0001 040-0001 040-0001
Phone: +81138514785
Website: https://goryokaku-tower.co.jp
GPS coordinates: 41.79477,140.75402
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:34
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