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The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Hakodate!

On the afternoon of April 28, the Hakodate Local Meteorological Observatory announced that cherry blossoms in Hakodate had reached full bloom. This is five days later than last year, but four days ear...

Cherry blossoms have started to bloom in Hakodate!

At 3:00 p.m. on April 23, the Hakodate Local Meteorological Observatory officially declared the start of cherry blossom season after confirming that five or more flowers had bloomed on the Somei Yoshi...

Cherry blossom illumination events at Hakodate Park and Goryokaku Park

In 2025, the cherry blossoms in Hakodate are expected to be in full bloom on April 25. You can check the cherry blossom conditions via live camera : Goryokaku Park : live camera Hakodate Park : live ...

Regarding the accommodation tax

In Hakodate City, during the regular session of the City Council on March 14, 2025, the “Hakodate City Accommodation Tax Ordinance” was passed. As a result, it is expected that accommodati...

The year-end and New Year holiday schedule for major tourist facilities

Here is the year-end and New Year holiday schedule for major tourist facilities in Hakodate. Please make use of it to spend New Year holidays in Hakodate. ==>PDF

Let’s enjoy “Snack-Bar” hopping tour in Hakodate!

Do you know what a “snack bar” is? Unlike bars and pubs, “snacks” are a unique way to enjoy drinks in Japan, and there are countless of them in Hakodate. In this issue, we intr...

Exterior view of the Christian Orthodox Church is now open to the public!

Since 2021, the Orthodox Church is undergoing an extensive restoration. The interior of the cathedral is scheduled to reopen next spring (2023), however, the exterior was finished ahead of schedule an...

Introducing Hakodate Sake

Hakodate Sake has been the talk of the town in recent years, with sake breweries popping up in the city and neighboring towns. The two sake brands below are both brewed with special attention to the i...

The latest timetable of Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train)

These are the latest timetables of Hokkaido Shinkansen and Hakodate Liner (Revised on November 29, 2022). ==>The Shinkansen bullet train extended to Hokkaido. Discount tickets launched ==>Di...

Road closed for winter in Hakodate

Some roads near tourist spots are closed for vehicles in Hakodate in winter due to the road surface freezing. (Pedestrians can pass.) Trail to Mt. Hakodate 11:00 on November 14, 2022 to 11:00 on April...