Hakodate
Hakodate opened as Japan’s first trading port, introducing foreign culture ahead of the rest of Hokkaido. Anywhere you look in Hakodate, you can see the combined influence of Japanese and Western traditions in its architecture and style. From elegant Motomachi, with its rows of European-style churches, to Mt. Hakodate and its breathtaking nightscape. Hakodate is a city prepared to satisfy foodies with the freshest seafood, as well as local classics like ramen. Combine your visit to Hakodate with a tour of Onuma Quasi-National Park or the quaint towns of Esashi and Matsumae.
Highlights
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Discover everything Hakodate has to offer!
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Relax in Hakodate, typical tourist destination in south Hokkaido
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Nine places you must visit to enjoy cherry blossoms and pink moss phlox in Hokkaido
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Mount Hakodate: A Paradise for Hikers and Shutterbugs
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Old Fort Goryokaku: Explore Hokkaido’s Famous Star-Fort and its Scenic Grounds
Ideas Around Hakodate Airport
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Sights & Landmarks
Hokkaido’s Treasured Lavender Fields
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Wellness & Stay
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Nature & Outdoor, Wellness & Stay
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Events
Sapporo Snow Festival The Pride of Hokkaido
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Sights & Landmarks
A Stunning Natural Phenomenon: Shirahige Falls
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Sights & Landmarks
Nine places you must visit to enjoy cherry blossoms and pink moss phlox in Hokkaido
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Culture & History, Shopping
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Culture & History, Events
Hoshi no Yume Illumination : A Shining Northern Star
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Culture & History, Sights & Landmarks
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Culture & History
Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples: Discovering Indigenous History of the North