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Play the Ancient Japanese Game of Go in Hakodate
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Discover the Ancient Strategy Game of Go in the Heart of Hakodate!
Step into the fascinating world of Go — Japan’s legendary board game that’s easy to learn but takes a lifetime to master. In this hands-on experience, you’ll be guided by a certified 6-dan Go instructor (one of the highest amateur levels in Japan) with decades of teaching and competition experience.
What makes this activity special? ✅ Learn the basics of Go in a traditional setting ✅ Enjoy a friendly match with the instructor or fellow participants ✅ Experience authentic Japanese culture through strategy and mindfulness ✅ Includes a seasonal wagashi (traditional sweet) and tea ✅ Perfect for beginners, families, or curious m...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Go board and stones rental
Printed beginner’s guide to Go (take-home)
Guide
Japanese tea or coffee & one traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi).
Meeting Points
Departure
カルチャーセンター 臥牛館
If you prefer to come directly to the meeting point, I will be waiting with a name board in front of the Culture Center Gagyukan, a white four-story building with its name written in large vertical Japanese letters on the exterior wall.
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the Ancient Strategy Game of Go in the Heart of Hakodate!
Step into the fascinating world of Go — Japan’s legendary board game that’s easy to learn but takes a lifetime to master. In this hands-on experience, you’ll be guided by a certified 6-dan Go instructor (one of the highest amateur levels in Japan) with decades of teaching and competition experience.
What makes this activity special? ✅ Learn the basics of Go in a traditional setting ✅ Enjoy a friendly match with the instructor or fellow participants ✅ Experience authentic Japanese culture through strategy and mindfulness ✅ Includes a seasonal wagashi (traditional sweet) and tea ✅ Perfect for beginners, families, or curious m...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Go board and stones rental
Printed beginner’s guide to Go (take-home)
Guide
Japanese tea or coffee & one traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi).
Meeting Points
Departure
カルチャーセンター 臥牛館
If you prefer to come directly to the meeting point, I will be waiting with a name board in front of the Culture Center Gagyukan, a white four-story building with its name written in large vertical Japanese letters on the exterior wall.
Return
Itinerary
Join a truly authentic Japanese Go experience guided by a professional instructor and an English-speaking local guide.
In this 90-minute session, you'll learn how to play the ancient strategy game of Go (囲碁), which has been part of Japanese culture for centuries.
The session is led by a skilled Japanese Go teacher, and your English-speaking guide (that’s me!) will support you throughout — explaining rules, translating, and helping you understand the deeper cultural meanings of the game.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious about Japanese traditions, this experience offers a warm and accessible way to learn something new.
・All instruction is beginner-friendly. ・English suppo...
