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Hakodate

Mon, 26 May 2025 08:13:26 +0000

Hakodate (like other parts of around Hokkaido) was originally populated by the Ainu and is the third largest city in Hakodate behind Sapporo and Asahikawa. The name "Hakodate" may have originated from an Ainu word, "hak-casi" ("shallow fort"). Hakodate was founded in 1454, when Kono Kaganokami Masamichi constructed a large manor house in the fishing village of Usukeshi, the word for bay in Ainu. Read More ....

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Gram Bay Area

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:13:52 +0000

This restaurant is famous for its pancakes in the city of Hakodate. These fluffy three tiered pancakes are served throughout the day and a stacked to a considerable height on your plate! Due to the popularity of these pancakes tickets are usually needed to order. Read More ....

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Gagyusanmyoshin Temple

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:39:42 +0000

Gagyusanmyoshin Temple is a Buddhist temple tucked up in the hills of Mt. Hakodate. It is a large temple and being up on the slopes of Mt. Hakodate, has views overlooking the residential area of Hakodate. It is also on the way to the Hekketsu-hi Monument, which is a short walk away. Read More ....

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Hekketsu-hi Monument

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:25:47 +0000

The Hekketsu Monument is the centre piece for the burial and tribute for the 800 samurai and their leaders who died fighting against government forces in the Boshin War. This war included, specifically, the Battle of Hakodate. This battle in 1869 was the samurai's last stand. Read More ....

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Sumiyoshi Shrine

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:56:39 +0000

Sumiyoshi Shrine is a shinto shrine in Hakodate. It is located on the cape near the base of Mt. Hakodate. It is not a far walk from the ocean, on the eastern side of the headland. The founding date of the shrine is unknown, however according to local stories passed down, the shrine was built during the Kamakura period, which was established in 1192 (bringing the start of the samurai). Read More ....

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Ochinpo Shrine

Tue, 25 May 2021 04:32:38 +0000

This may not be high on the must see things in Hakodate but it is certainly up there in terms of uniqueness. This appropriately named shrine can be found near the base of Mt. Hakodate. The Japanese word 'Chinpo' translates to 'penis' in English. Alternatively, the word Chinpō also translates into 'rare treasure'. Read More ....

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