First Sunrise (Five Ridge Guo Tower)

First Sunrise (Five Ridge Guo Tower)

Event Overview

Go-Gukaku Tower, a landmark in Hakodate, which is said to be one of Japan's three major night views, alongside Kobe and Nagasaki. From the two-story observation deck at 86m and 90m above the ground, you can see the city of Hakodate and the Tsugaru Strait. During the first sunrise, a special business is scheduled to be held from 6:30. Image courtesy: Five Ridge Tower

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Five ridgaku tower
  • Address:   
  • 43-9 Goridgaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • Public Transportation:   
Hakodate City Electric Line Goridgaku Park before train stop → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
30km 40 minutes from Dao-do Onuma Park IC via National Route 5
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0138-51-4785 (Five Ridge Guo Tower)
  • Parking Number:   
200 yen to one hour, 100 yen every 30 minutes after that; Hakodate City Art Hall, Hokuyo Museum, and Hakodate Museum of Art Parking lot (paid)

Event Period

  • January 1, 2026 (Thursday, Holiday)

Price

Adults 1200 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 900 yen, Children 600 yen

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


First sunrise (image)
Five ridgaku tower

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