Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station (新函館北斗駅) is a station of Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). It is located at 1-chome-1-1 Ichinowatari in Hokuto City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. |
| Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station |
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Hakodate-Hokuto Station Details
Shin Hakodate-Hokuto
Station, located in Hokuto City, Hokkaido, is a key stop on the Hokkaido
Shinkansen line, offering convenient access to the region’s stunning landscapes
and historical sites. Opened on March 26, 2016, this station serves as a
crucial transfer point between conventional rail lines and the high-speed
Shinkansen, connecting travelers to Hakodate Station, which the Shinkansen does
not directly serve.
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| Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station - Hokuto City, Hokkaido Prefecture |
The
history of the station dates back to the opening of a railway station in the
Ichinowatari area in 1902. Originally named "Hongo," the station was
renamed in 1942 to "Oshima Ono" after local villages merged. The
station’s name was later updated to its current title, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto,
incorporating the name of Hokuto City while acknowledging the planned
"Shin-Hakodate" designation for the Shinkansen line. This new name
emerged after some debate between the neighboring cities of Hokuto and Hakodate
over what the station should be called.
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| Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station's facade |
State-of-the-Art
Facilities
The
station is designed with modern architecture, including a striking
15-meter-high glass wall that offers panoramic views of Mount Hakodate from the
second floor. Inside, local Hokkaido materials such as southern Hokkaido cedar
and Moheji bricks adorn the walls, giving the station a distinctly regional
feel. The station is equipped with various passenger-friendly services,
including a Green Window (Midori no Madoguchi) for ticketing, reserved seat
vending machines, and automated ticket gates. It is also the only station
outside Sapporo’s metropolitan area to feature a kiosk.
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| Zushihokki Statue |
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| Zushihokki Post Box |
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| Michiya Mitsuhashi Birthplace Monument |
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| Aburako |
Convenient
Connections and Transportation
Shin Hakodate-Hokuto
Station is well-connected to both local and regional transportation options. It
has two island platforms and four tracks, with electrified lines for Shinkansen
and local trains. The station serves as a key hub for bus services, with over
100 routes now available since the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen. Bus
routes include services to Hakodate City, Onuma Park, and even Sapporo,
offering visitors easy access to various attractions in the region.
Additionally, new routes were introduced after the Shinkansen's debut,
including direct buses to Kamiiso and expanded local services.
Inside Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station
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| Hokuto City Tourism Exchange Center |
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| Bronze Statue of Kenshiro |
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| Kenshiro is the protagonist of the manga series Fist of the North Star |
Tourism
and Local Amenities
The
south side of the station houses the Hokuto City Tourism Exchange Center, which
provides tourist information, local products, and even a restaurant. Notably, a
bronze statue of Kenshiro, a character from the popular manga "Fist of the
North Star," is displayed inside the center, paying homage to the city’s
cultural identity. The station’s design and surrounding area also highlight Hokkaido’s rich cultural and natural heritage, with visitors able to take in views of nearby landscapes and easily access the surrounding attractions.
Team Nicerio visits Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station
My
family and I visited Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station for the first time on April 3, 2023, the third day of our 3-day Birthday Road Trip. It also marked my 518th day in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme. The night before, my daughter
and I had planned to see the Zushihokki Statue, but the station was already
closed, so we decided to return the following day to explore. During our visit,
we only had the chance to explore the Hokuto City Tourism Exchange Center, as
the rest of the station's facilities were still closed. It was a fun stop
before we hit the road again to continue the final leg of our trip.
Why
visit Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station?
Whether traveling on the Hokkaido Shinkansen or exploring the region's scenic beauty, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station serves as a modern, convenient, and
welcoming gateway for all travelers. With its state-of-the-art facilities, rich
local history, and extensive transportation connections, the station is a key
part of the region’s infrastructure and a must-visit for those exploring
Hokkaido. Aside from that, if you want to see the colored-manhole cover of
Hokuto City, it is displayed inside the station.
Getting to Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station
There are various ways to reach Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station from different locations, but this is the route I’m most familiar with. From Hakodate Station, take the Hakodate Line's Local Mori train and alight at Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station.
Travel time: 26 minutes
Fare: 440 yen
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