The streets of Hakodate provide very impressive backdrops for photos. Take photos at famous spots often seen in movies, and post them on your social media for your friends to admire.

You can rent a princesslike dress and a princelike tuxedo and walk around the inside of the elegant building designated an important cultural property, wearing the dress and the tuxedo. Take commemorative photos in the splendid main hall and the balcony with a view of the harbor.

*The building will be closed for a major renovation from October, 2018.

You can rent an outfit from a standard kimono to a rare one for geisha and samurai at a shop on the second floor of a major shopping mall. You will be transformed after a quick dressing and you can walk around the Bay area in this attire.

There are three large summer fireworks displays in Hakodate. Huge fireworks are set off from a near distance; therefore they have an overwhelming impact. Since they are shot off on the beach, beautiful reflections of the fireworks on the water can be seen.

An event to enjoy autumn leaves is held at a typical Japanese-style garden in Hakodate. Many people visit the event. Lines of colored trees are lit up at night, making for a dreamlike atmosphere.

This Christmas event lends charm to winter in Hakodate. A huge Christmas tree is set up on a barge in front of the Red Brick Warehouses in the Bay area. The "floating" tree is lit up with 50,000 lights, glittering fantastically.

Spend a splendid time together in Hakodate!