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Otaru Canal Museum & Information Center

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:56:29 +0000

Otaru City General Museum Canal Museum has an extensive collection that introduces the history of Otaru City including information on the natural environment. The exhibition includes 20,000 objects and materials in its collection. The museum is located by Otaru Canal and can be found in the 'former Otaru warehouse'. Read More ....

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Kōfuku Station

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:34:55 +0000

Kōfuku Station is a closed railway station from the now defunct Hiroo line. The station originally opened on 1st November 1956, but the line, which went from Obihiro to Hiroo, was discontinued in 1987 bringing an end to the station. Even though the station closed down, it still remains a popular sightseeing spot for tourists. Read More ....

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Kobunkan

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:55:15 +0000

In Kushiro, along the promenade that follows Kushiro River, you can find the Kobunkan. It is across the wide river from the Fisherman's Wharf MOO. Kobunkan serves as a museum and as a historical spot. It is a restoration of the former Kushiro Shibun Newspaper Company. This office building was originally built in 1908. Read More ....

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Funbe Falls

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:52:47 +0000

From Cape Erimo to the small town of Hiroo, there is a road that winds its way along the coast. Just fifteen minutes before the town of Hiroo, you can find the Funbe Falls. The road (route 336), that these falls are by, is known as the 'Golden Road'. This road was originally started in 1798 and cut through the steep and craggy Hidaka mountains. 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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Grave of Ishikawa Takuboku

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:18:06 +0000

The cemetery of Hakodate Shiei Sumiyoshimachi Kyodo can be found on the headland in Hakodate. It is a very captivating place as it has views overlooking southern Hakodate and being on the edge of the bluff, it has great views overlooking the ocean. Read More ....

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