Let a traditional rickshaw (jinrikisha) carry you through Hakodate's most photogenic streets — past red-brick warehouses, tram lines, and seaside promenades — while your puller doubles as an expert local storyteller. A uniquely intimate, beautifully paced way to see the city.
What to expect
You recline on a lacquered seat beneath a fringed canopy as your jinrikisha runner navigates the Kanemori Warehouse waterfront, the Motomachi slopes, and the old tram boulevard. The pullers are remarkably well-informed, pointing out architectural curiosities and delivering anecdotes about the Meiji-era merchants who built this city. It's theatrical, intimate, and entirely unlike anything else in Japan's port cities.
Good to know
Rickshaws depart from the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse area, a 5-min walk from the main pier. No advance booking required for short rides, but reserve a 90-min private course ahead for a bespoke itinerary. Operates year-round (weather permitting); best in the golden hour before sunset.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Hakodate — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Hakodate
- Mt. Hakodate Night View & Ropeway: Japan's Most Iconic Panorama
- Hakodate Morning Market Omakase: Hokkaido Seafood at Its Finest
- Goryokaku Star Fort & Tower: Japan's Last Shogunate Stronghold
- Onuma Quasi-National Park: Kayak & Lakeside Walk in Pristine Hokkaido
- Motomachi Historic Quarter: Western Consulates & Hidden Hakodate