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| Morning Market |
| Since the end of Japans isolationist policy and the opening of ports
such as Hakodate to foreign trading ships and fishing vessels, Hakodate
has had its now famous Morning Market. The market is held daily between
5am and Mid-day near the main train stations west entrance. Many types
of fruits and seafood are sold here. Hokkaido crabs and sea urchin
are considered among
the best in Japan. The are also many seafood restaurants in this area
serving fresh, delicious seafood meals. In this area (approximately
five minute walk) is the moored Mashu Maru Memorial Ship. Once used
as a ferry between the main island of Honshu and Hokkaido it now serves
as a great places to relax and have a coffee or meal at the restaurant
located near the bow of the ship and gives a nice view of the bay and
port area. Top |
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| Mount Hakodate |
| Lying at the southern end of the central Hokkaido peninsula Mount
Hakodate (Hakodateyama) is 334 meters high and allows a spectacular
view of both the city and the Tsugaru Strait. On clear days and especially
at night, the view of Hakodate from the mountain is quite amazing
and is said to be amongst the three most beautiful views in the world.
The cable car connects to an observatory at the top of the mountain.
Inside there are souvenir shops, a restaurant with incredible views,
and an events hall where monitors play a show about the four seasons
of Hakodate. The temperature at the top of the mountain, even in
summer, is slightly cool and winds can cause even cooler temperatures.
The cable car which holds up to 125 people will depart every ten
minutes in peak times. It is possible to drive to the top of the
mountain in the warm months after the cable car service has finished
operation for the day. (After approximately 10 pm) Top |
| Admission |
¥640 one way / ¥1 160 return |
| Opening Hours |
10 am to 10 pm April 26 to October 31
10 am to 9 pm Nov 1 to Aril 25 |
| Closed |
For a short time in early November for yearly
service. |
| Getting There |
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| Phone |
138-23-3105 |
| Address (Ropeway) |
19-7 Motomachi Hakodate |
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| Fort Goryokaku |
| Constructed from 1857 to 1864 as Japan's first Western style fort
Goryokaku, is now a park and home to some 1 600 cherry trees. Shaped
like a star boats can be rented for use in the moat that completely
surrounds this
beautiful area. The fort is also famous as the area where the Edo
Shogunate Samurai had there last stand against the newly formed Meiji
Imperial Army. Inside the park there is a small museum that displays
weapons, uniforms and other historical articles related to these
events. The whole area can be viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Approximately
50 meters high and standing near the park entrance it gives you a
great view of the star shape and the general area. Top |
| Admission |
Tower -
Adults ¥520 |
| Opening Hours |
8 am to 8 pm Daily |
| Closed |
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| Getting There |
From JR Hakodate Station, take a tram to the "Goryokaku
Koen Mae" stop (10 minutes). From there, the fortress is another
5-10 minutes on foot. |
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| Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses
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| Originally built in 1909 by the Kanemori Beer and Shipping Company,
these warehouses
were remodeled in 1988 into a beer hall, shopping area and multi
use hall. The harbor area and warehouse area a lovely place to spend
a relaxing morning or a romantic stroll at night. Try the famous
Hakodate beer which has been in production since 1898. Top |
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| Getting There |
The Warehouses are approximately a ten minute
walk from JR Hakodate Station between the station and Mt Hakodateyama. |
| Phone |
138-23-0350 |
| Address |
14-16 Suehiro-cho Hakodate |
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| Motomachi District |
The Motomachi District is a beautiful area located between the
port area and Hakodate Mountain just five minutes by streetcar from
Hakodate main station. This area was favored by early Missions /
Consuls and Trading Officers after the opening of Japan to the west.
Many of Hakodate's beautiful and important assets can be found in
this area. It is highly recommended to take the time to walk through
this area to get the best that Hakodate has to offer. However this
area is built entirely on hilly terrain and can get quite steep at
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Within Motomachi District -
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church -
The original Motomachi Roman Catholic Church was constructed by
the first Catholic missionary, Rev. Fr. Mermet de Cashon, in 1861.
The present building was built in 1924 after the previous two burnt
down in 1868 and 1921. This church has the distinction of being
the only church in Japan that had its alter donated by Pope Benedict
XV. Top
Address : 15-30 Motomachi
Ph: 138-22-6877
Motomachi Park is the place where Hakodate was originally founded.
Within the park there is the Old Colonial Commissions Library and
the Old Public Hall of Hakodate 1910. Inside there is a historical
photograph museum and beautiful view of the city on the second
floor, and a local tourist information center on the first. It
is open daily 9am to 7pm (to 5pm in winter). Top |
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| Old British Consulate
(Port Memorial Hall) |
The original British Consulate was built for the first English
consul to come to Hokkaido in 1859. This structure was destroyed
by fire in 1907 and the present building erected. The consulate ceased
operation in 1934 but the building was given Municipal Tangible Cultural
Property honors in 1979. Inside there are displays on various aspects
of Japanese history and English-Japanese relations over the years.
There is also a small cafe and a shop where various imported English
goods can be purchased. Top
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photographs are generally not allowed to be taken in the building. |
| Admission |
Adults ¥300 |
| Opening Hours |
9 am to 7 pm daily : April
to October
9am to 5 pm daily : November to March |
| Closed |
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| Getting There |
Approximately 7 minutes walk on the Motoizaka-slope
from the Suehiro-cho Streetcar Stop. |
| Phone |
138-27-8159 |
| Address |
33-14 Motomachi Hakodate |
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| Old Russian Consulate
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| The first Russian consul general Goskevich came to his post in
Hakodate in 1858. The first Russian consul arrived in Sapporo in
1858, however the current building was not constructed until 1908.
This building however was in use as the Russian Consulate until 1944.
During the second world war the Japanese government erected a tall
wall around the building. The building is still in use as the "Southern
Hokkaido Youth House" and as such visitors are not permitted
inside. Top |
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| Getting There |
The consulate is about a ten minute walk from
the "Saiwaizaka-slope" bus stop toward Mount Hakodate. |
| Phone |
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| Address |
17-3 Funami-cho Hakodate |
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| Russian Orthodox
Church |
| This church was first built in 1861 when Russian Orthodoxy was
introduced to Japan by a priest named Nikolai and then rebuilt in
1916. The Byzantine-style Church is also locally known as "Gangan-dera
or Ding-Dong Temple" due to the distinctive sounds of the bells. Top |
| Admission |
Donation Required |
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| Getting There |
Approximately 15 minutes walk up the Daisanzaka-slope
from the Jujigai Street Car Stop. |
| Phone |
138-23-7387 |
| Address |
3-13 Motomachi Hakodate |
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| Trappistine
Convent |
This beautiful brick building with a green tinted roof was Japans
first all female convent and was constructed in 1898 by eight nuns
from France. Today, there are about 70 nuns still living and working
in the convent. They are self sufficient and support themselves by
managing fields and dairy farms. While visitors are not permitted
to enter the convent itself you may enter the front yard and there
are also some photographs displayed in the visitors reference room
that show the history of the convent and its inhabitants. There is
also a convent store where particularly delicious and well known
home-made biscuits, sweets, butter and handicrafts are for sale. Top
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note that whether you are religious or not this is a fully
working convent and some Nuns may have taken vows of silence.
Please be respectful at all times. |
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| Getting There |
Approximately ¥ 2,500 by taxi from JR Hakodate
station or Five minutes from Hakodate Airport. |
| Phone |
138-57-3331 |
| Address |
346 Kamiyunokawa-cho Hakodate |
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| Yunokawa Onsen
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This hot spring area was discovered about 360 years ago and is
the oldest hot spring area in Hokkaido. There are many hotels, inns
and restaurants situated
in this area overlooking the Straits of Tsugaru. It is also a popular
swimming spot during the summer. The night scenery can be quite lovely
with the lights of the fishing boats reflecting on the water. The
spring water is salty but clear and is said to be of great value
for your health. There are also some bathing areas for local monkeys
where you may take some photos. Top
* If you
are unsure of Japanese hot spring bathing etiquette, please click
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