Star-shaped fortress "Goryokaku Ruins" is country's Special Historic Site as designated is. Boshin War's last battle, Hakodate War's stage as became. Enomoto Takeaki, Hijikata Toshizō and others who lead former Shogunate army for last fortress as became Goryokaku. Generally Goryokaku Park's name by familiar is. Restored Hakodate Magistrate's Office also sight-to-see is.

Spring is cherry blossoms' famous place, winter is moat's around illuminations decorate. Currently at approximately 1,500 trees flowers are blooming. Falling time at moat's water surface is petals by completely covered "Hanaikada (flower raft)" also can be seen, blooming time and a different flavor charm can be enjoyed. Golden Week before and after cherry blossom viewing for gathering citizens by overflows, lively is. Cherry blossoms besides also, wisteria, azaleas, water lilies such as flowers also magnificent.

Moat's outer circumference is one lap 1,800 meters about promenade as become, and jogging and walking enjoying citizens' figures also many can be seen. Winter is, frozen moat on snow accumulates, and profound and mysterious beauty's world into. Four seasons each time beautiful scenery can be viewed Goryokaku Park. Hakodate to when you come please, slowly stroll try.