Hakodate from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Hakodate, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Hakodate tripDay to day in Hakodate, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$21 | A$35 |
| A balanced mix | A$71 | A$86 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$117 | A$131 |
- Local transport: about A$15 a day. Taxi: A$6 to start, then A$3.37 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$17 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$2 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, livejapan.com, go.goinc.jp; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
-1°F
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3°A
9°M
14°J
19°J
22°A
24°S
21°O
15°N
8°D
2°
The most pleasant months are June and October. March is the driest month (68 mm of rain) and August the wettest (151 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Japan, place by placeCompare: Japan or Thailand · Japan or Vietnam · Japan or Italy · Japan or United States · Japan or New Zealand
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Hakodate
Mount Hakodate Night Viewviewpoint · a couple of hoursBusiest at sunset; the ropeway runs up from Motomachi
Fort Goryokakuhistoric site · a couple of hours- Goryokaku Towertower · a couple of hours
- Motomachi Historic Districtneighbourhood · a couple of hours
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouseslandmark · a couple of hours
Hakodate Morning Marketmarket · a couple of hours
Lake Onumalake · half a dayOnuma Quasi-National Park, a short train ride north
- Yachigashira Hot Springshot spring · a couple of hours
- Hakodate Bay Night Cruiseexperience · a couple of hours
- Squid and Seafood Breakfast at the Morning Marketexperience · a couple of hours
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Hakodate cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$35 a person a day eating street food, A$86 with a balanced mix and A$131 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Hakodate?
The most pleasant months are June and October. March is the driest month (68 mm of rain) and August the wettest (151 mm); daytime highs run from -1 to 24 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Japan?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Hakodate?
Mount Hakodate Night View, Fort Goryokaku, Goryokaku Tower, Motomachi Historic District, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses.
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