What other travelers are saying about Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
The is one of the most popular attraction that every Hakodate visitor should not miss. Not only is the building an amazing piece of architecture, since it's on top of a hill, it offers a superb view of the Hakodate Bay. If you are an architecture buff, you will find this building's architecture very different from the rest of Japan.
I felt that it wasn’t worth the time or money. It was very quick to go through and didn’t offer too much interesting information. Plus they make you wear slippers in the building which are a tripping hazard on the steep stairs. And they’re super nit picky about you putting your shoes back on outside of the shoe locker room.
The old public hall of Hakodate is probably one of the most visited buildings at Motomachi and sits on top with a commanding view of the city and the sea. It's a very well maintained building with an intricate exterior that uses yellow which makes it stand out. There's an entrance fee to go in and a sign with its history outside
