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Fabulous night view!
One thing not to be missed in a sightseeing tour of Hakodate is the night view. The view from Mount Hakodate is highly acclaimed, with a three-star rating in the "Michelin Green Guide Japon."
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Very relaxing experience!
The Hakodate area is rich in hot springs. Yunokawa Onsen is a large spa resort area, featuring a vast array of hot-spring inns and hotels.
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Enjoy fresh seafood!
Hakodate Asaichi (Morning Market) boasts approximately 280 shops offering take-home souvenirs, in particular seafood products. Try the mouth-watering "seafood rice bowl" here to start your day with a bowl of steaming rice topped with freshly-caught seafood.
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Great view of the star-shaped fort!
The Goryokaku is a western-style fort completed almost 150 years ago, designated in Japan as a special historic site. Its neighbor the Goryokaku Tower features an Observatory which commands a panoramic view of the entire beautiful star-shaped estate and surrounding moat.
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Explore the history in the bay area!
The Bay Area facing Hakodate Port offers an expansive vista of the harbor. This area features a row of old red-brick buildings that have been converted into a unique shopping mall, enticing visitors to stop in and enjoy some shopping or a tea break.
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Nice walk around historic buildings!
The Motomachi neighborhood is full of historical buildings such as churches and one-time foreign residences. The exotic atmosphere of the streetscape and the sweeping views of the port from the slopes give this area its picturesque flavor.
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Spectacular nature experience!
Enjoy the great outdoors at Hokkaido’s most renowned resort area, boasting one of the three most beautiful views in Japan by new acclaim
Top7 Must-See Hakodate
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