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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...

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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...

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The latest timetable of Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train)

These are the latest timetables of Hokkaido Shinkansen and Hakodate Liner (Revised on November 29, 2022). ==>Kereta Api peluru Shinkansen dipanjangkan ke Hokkaido. Diskaun Tiket dilancarkan ==&...

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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...

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Measures to prevent Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection in Hakodate

Many sightseen spots, accommodation facilities, and restaurants in Hakodate city are taking measures against the COVID-19 infection in accordance with the guidelines for each industry set by the Japan...

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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

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Many sightseeing spots in Hakodate are listed in Michelin travel guides

The 6th revised edition (French version) of “Michelin Green Guide Japan” was published in February 2020. Hakodate Morning Market and Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse have been newly added from...

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Please come and feel the Jomon culture when you can travel to Japan again

In July 2021, a total of 17 Jomon sites in Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita were registered as a World Cultural Heritage. The Kakinoshima site and the Ofune site, 2 of the 17 Jomon sites, are locate...

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AI chatbots will answer your questions

AI chatbot service “AI concierge” has started on TRAVEL Hakodate, Hakodate Official Travel Guide. Enter the question and AI will answer it. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simpl...

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Find attractive points of Hakodate on Hakodate official Weibo account

Hakodate official Weibo account is opened in June 2020. (Weibo is the largest SNS service in China.) We share the appeal of Hakodate, including beautiful scenery of each season, delicious gourmet such...

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