Hakodate Bugyosho(函館奉行所) refers to Hakodate Magistrate’s Office, which was settled by the Edo Shogunate in 1864, when Goryokaku was built at the same time. This was the base of Hokkaido defense. In 1868, Goryokaku was the place where Hakodate War took place, the last war of Boshin War. The office was dissolved in 1871, two years after the surrender of the former Edo Shogunate troops. After 150 years, Hakodate Magistrate’s Office was rebuilt at the same place and by technologies at that time. The office is open to public.
Hakodate Bugyosho (函館奉行所) refers to the Hakodate Magistrate’s Office, established by the Edo Shogunate in 1864 concurrently with the construction of Goryokaku. It served as a pivotal defense base in Hokkaido. In 1868, Goryokaku was the site of the Hakodate War, the final battle of the Boshin War. The Magistrate’s Office was disbanded in 1871, two years after the surrender of the former Edo Shogunate forces.
Over 150 years later, the Hakodate Magistrate’s Office has been faithfully reconstructed using period-appropriate technologies, occupying the original site. Today, it is open to the public, offering insights into this historical institution.
Access
in Goryokaku
Open
- Apr to Oct: 9:00 – 18:00
- Nov to Mar: 9:00 – 17:00
Closed
- Dec, 31 to Jan, 3
Official Guide
- JJapanese(face)（PDF：1.1MB）
- Japanese(back)（PDF：1.2MB）
- English(face)（PDF：910KB）
- English(back)（PDF：970KB）
- Chinese(簡体字版)（PDF：1.5MB）
- Korea（PDF：1.7MB）
- Chinese(繁体字版)（PDF：1.9MB）
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