Southern Hokkaido
The Oshima Peninsula is located in the southwest part of Hokkaido, called “Donan”, or Southern Hokkaido. One of the most popular sightseeing areas in this region, the opening of the new Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Shinkansen station in March 2016 has made access to this area even easier than ever before.
Southern Hokkaido
History and Culture

History and Culture
The unique history and culture of Southern Hokkaido and its role as the gateway to the sea.
The Southern Hokkaido Area has served as a gateway to the sea since ancient times. The Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan is a precious historic site that embodies the history and culture in Hokkaido. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021.
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
(Hakodate)
- Address
- 551-1, Usujiri-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Tel
- 0138-25-2030
- Access
- About 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus from JR Hakodate Station.
- URL
- https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/museum/hakodate-jomon-culture-center
Special Historic Site Goryokaku
(Hakodate)
- Address
- 44, Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Tel
- 0138-51-4785 (Goryokaku Tower)
- Access
- About 17 minutes by tram from JR Hakodate Station, plus about 13 minutes on foot.
- URL
- https://www.hakodate.travel/en/sightseeing_spots/view/goryokaku-park
Matsumae Castle
(Matsumae)
- Address
- 144, Matsushiro, Matsumae-cho, Hokkaido
- Tel
- 0139-42-2216 (Matsumae Castle Museum)
- Access
- About 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus from JR Kikonai Station.
- URL
- http://www.asobube.com/
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