Former British Consulate of Hakodate
A Touch of Roses and Tea in Hakodate’s Historic Charm
Perched halfway up Motoizaka overlooking Hakodate Port, the Former British Consulate is a Western-style building that served as a consulate from Japan’s opening to the early Showa era. Its unique design combines traditional Japanese roof tiles with chimneyed fireplaces, while the interior is filled with European elegance—making you feel as if you’ve stepped back into the age of modernization.
Renovated in 2023, the building now features the “Victorian Rose Souvenir Shop,” offering exclusive items such as original T-shirts inspired by the consulate and umbrellas favored by Queen Elizabeth. You’ll also find the “Victorian Rose Tea Room,” where you can savor premium teas from the world’s top three regions and indulge in a classic afternoon tea set.
Take a break in the rose-filled garden with tea and sweets, and enjoy a moment of refined relaxation. During your Hakodate sightseeing, why not immerse yourself in this unique blend of history and elegance?
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒040-0054
- Address
- 北海道函館市元町33-14
- Telephone Number
- 0138-27-8159
- Open
- ●Tea Room
From April 1 to October 31, summer hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (L.O. 5:00 PM)
From November 1 to March 31, winter hours: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (L.O. 4:00 PM)
●Shop
From April 1 to October 31: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From November 1 to March 31: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Closed
- The New Year's holiday
- Prices
- Admission fee for the exhibition room: paid
- Car Park
- *Please use the Motomachi Tourist Parking Lot, which is a multi-story and plaza type (paid), about a 5-minute walk away.
- Directions
- ●By car: About 8 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●On foot: About 20 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●On foot: About 5 minutes from the streetcar "Suehirocho Station" - Website
- Remarks
- 【Facilities in the building】
Exhibition room (consular office, family living room, etc.), Opening Port Museum, Victorian Rose Souvenir Shop, Victorian Rose Tea Room, Western-style garden
【Common admission ticket】
*Can be used at the former British Consulate in Hakodate, the former Hakodate Ward Public Hall, the Hakodate City Northern Peoples Museum, and the Hakodate City Literary Museum.
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
