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Matsumae Park

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AdmissionFree admission
Opening HoursAll day
Closed-
Contact0139-42-2275
NotesParking available 175 cars, Toilets, Wheelchair access & toilets.
Matsumae Sakura Festival (late April-mid May)
Matsumae Ajisa Festival (early August)
Location /
Getting There		6 hour drive from Sapporo or 2 hour bus ride from Hakadote, get off at "Matsujo Bus Stop", 7 minutes on foot.
Matsujo, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 049-1511

 

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The extensive Matsumae Park

Mastumae Park is huge expanse of land that has a lot to see in it! The park itself is arguably most famous for its cherry blossoms that are in full bloom from late April to late May. The cherry blossom forest has 10,000 cherry trees consisting of 250 kinds of different cherry blossoms. It is the biggest collection of cherry blossoms in Hokkaido! Not only does the park hold these beautiful trees, but also there are many historical buildings to walk around. There is Matsumae Castle, Ryuun-in, the Matsumae Kashiwa Mansion, the Matsumae Lord Cemetery, plus around a dozen shrines and temples.


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The path running through the park

Besides the cherry blossoms the park has other flowers that bloom throughout the summer and spring. Camellias come out from April to May, dandelions & azaleas in mid-May. In early June, wisterias are in bloom, and from July you can see hydrangeas & roses in the park. There is a path that runs through all the way up to a second park at the back and to the base of the mountains. It is well worth a walk up as at the top you can enjoy great views looking over the whole of Matsumae Park and the Strait of Tsugaru. There are two festivals held in Matsumae park, the first is the Matsumae Sakura Festival which is held from late April to mid May. The second is the Matsumae Ajisa Festival in early August.



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Yano

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Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)		¥1200 - ¥2500
Opening Hours11:00 - 22:00
Closed-
Contact0139-42-2525
NotesSeafood shop
seating 30, parking
English menu available
Location /
Getting There		Central Matsumae. 5 minute walk from Matsumae Castle & in Yano Onsen
温泉 049-1512 Hokkaido, Matsumae-gun, Matsumae, Fukuyama, 123 Hot spring inn Yano

 

Come in for a bite

After a long day taking in the sights of Matsumae, such as Matsumae Castle, Matsumae Park, the Historical Village or Ryuuin, what better way to refuel than with some local fare. Yano is a delicious seafood restaurant that offers up some great meals. The restaurant is located in the Onsen Ryokan Yano, which is a Japanese style inn with hot springs. Matsumae is a small town and there are not a lot of restaurants to choose from. So whether you are a hotel guest, or just popping in for lunch or dinner, Yano is a good choice.


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Fantastic ‘Tuna Dinner’ set

Matsumae is a popular tourist spot for local and for tourists abroad. Yano caters to both, as their menu comes in Japanese and in English. It also has pictures of its dishes so its easy to order. Yano has some great seafood sets such as a tuna set, a fried shrimp set, or the crab cream croquette set. Other dishes include a spaghetti dish, curry set, or a hamburg set.Their crème de la crème though is the ‘Specialty of Matsumae’ set which has an assortment of local seafoods. The drink menu has soft drinks, teas & coffees, and beer.



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Ryūun-in

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AdmissionFree
Opening HoursOpen 24 hours
Closed-
Contact 0139-42-2449
NotesPhotography spot
Location /
Getting There		6 hour drive from Sapporo or 2 hour bus ride from Hakadote.
Matsujo, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 049-1511

 

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Peaceful

In Matsumae Park, you can really get a taste of the history of Japan. Not only can you experience Matsumae Castle, but across from the castle grounds lies the Matsumae temple district. Ryūun-in is a temple here, with five of its buildings recognized as Important Cultural Properties. Its a peaceful and quiet place that offers real Japanese beauty and serenity. Many of the temples of various Buddhist sects here, predate the construction of Matsumae Castle giving this area real cultural significance, being some of the oldest Japanese structures in Hokkaido.


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Graveyard of the Matsumae Lords

Walking among the stone pathways and moss covered gardens is a real treat. Another feature of this area is the graveyard of the local Matsumae Lords. The trees surrounding the headstones and tombs make for a fantastic setting, with which to wander and take the quiet beauty of the graveyard. There is also a fantastic 200 year old Kechimyaku Sakura (bloodline cherry). The temples are especially beautiful during late April and early May, as the cherry blossoms (with which Matsumae is famous) are in full bloom. Make sure to bring your camera as you stroll through the historic buildings and paths.



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Matsumae Castle

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Admission¥360 Adults / ¥290 Group
¥240 Students / ¥190 Group
Children free
*Groups of 10 or more
Opening Hours9:00 - 17:00 April 10 to December 10
ClosedWinter
Contact0139-42-2216
NotesWheelchair access
April & May busy, need early reservations for hotels, weeks in advance
Location /
Getting There		6 hour drive from Sapporo or 2 hour bus ride from Hakadote.
Matsujo, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 049-1511

 

Sunset on the hill

Matsumae Castle is the northernmost castle in Japan, and the only traditional style Edo period castle in Hokkaido. The castle was built on a hillside vantage point in 1606 by the first lord of the Matsumae family, Keisuke Matsumae. At that time during the Edo period, it was on the boundary of the Hokkaido wilderness. The castle was later outfitted with canons to counter the threat of foreign ships. Over the centuries, has been reconstructed and rebuilt, with its final reconstruction in 1961. In 1941 it was designated as a national treasure.


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Great spot for photos

The castle is most popular during the months of April & May due to its vast array of stunning cherry blossom trees, during which the Matsumae Sakura festival is held. The castle is located in Matsumae Park. The park boasts 10,000 cherry blossoms of 250 different kinds of varieties. Many of these cherry blossoms descend from a 200 year old Kechimyaku Sakura (bloodline cherry) also found on the grounds. The castle is a great spot to visit, as there is a lot to see and do in the area. The seashore town of Matsumae is also steeped in history.



How to get there
Matsumae is a town located at the very bottom of Hokkaido and from Sapporo, it takes a while to get there. Having your own transport is the optimum means of getting there. To rent a car would be the cheapest and fastest way. For those who can only take public transport, train and then bus are your options.

From Sapporo
to Hakadote		Super Hokuto Limited Express Super Hokuto 12 (platform 4)
3 hours and 30 minutes		¥8,830
Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
to Kikonai Station		Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen Hayabusa Hayabusa 34 towards Tokyo (platform 11)
12 minutes		¥3,250
Kikonai Station
to Kikonai Ekimae Bus Stop		Walk
5 minutes		-
Kikonai Ekimae Bus Stop
to Matsushiro (Matsumae) Bus Stop		6:20, 7:38, 9:00, 11:10, 12:10*, 14:52, 15:20, 16:50*, 17:55*, 19:15
90 minutes		¥1370
Matsushiro Bus Stop
to Matsumae Castle
Walk 400 meters
5 minutes		-

How to get back

Matsumae Castle
to Matsushiro (Matsumae) Bus Stop		Walk 400 meters
5 minutes		-
Matsushiro (Matsumae) Bus Stop
to Kikonai Ekimae Bus Stop		5:22*, 6:21, 7:20*, 8:44, 9:50*, 10:37, 12:34, 14:22, 15:52, 18:03
90 minutes
* to Hakodate		¥1,370
Kikonai Ekimae Bus Stop
to Kikonai station		Walk 5 minutes-
Kikonai Station
to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station		Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen Hayabusa Hayabusa 23 towards Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
12 minutes		¥3,250
Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
to Sapporo		Hokuto or the Super Hokuto Limited Express on the Hakodate Line.
3 hours 30 minutes		¥8,830