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Fishing Vessel Kinryu Maru No. 18

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Aoyagicho 39-8

This shop within Hakodate Sumiyoshi fishing harbor, is about a ten-minute walk from Aoyagi-cho tram stop, and offers a squid fishing experience. There is also a mania fishing plan for fishing fans where you can charter a boat for all kinds of fishing. Be aware that the fish caught depends on the season. The famous squid fishing experience plan is offered from July to the end of October and from April to the end of October. The fishing plan for women is a tourist-friendly plan which is also available for men to join. The boats sail four times, at 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m., and two to seven people can join one sail. The 6 a.m. sail is recommended, as you are most likely to succeed in catching something. The fishing trip lasts about two hours and you can enjoy information provided by the captain.
Saiwai-zaka Slope

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Funamicho

The hill is located between Chitose-zaka and Sugatamizaka, and its name comes from the fact that Saiwaicho was created by reclaiming the bay below the hill. 620 meters long, it is one of the longest and steepest slopes in Hakodate, and the view from the top is spectacular. The former Russian Consulate is located on the way to the hill.
Tomoe Ohashi Bridge

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Otemachi-Bandaicho

This major road of 1924 meters crosses the Bay Area and also overlooks the Port of Hakodate. During the Port of Hakodate firework display the road is closed to traffic and open to pedestrians, making it a perfect viewing spot.
Fuji Reika Homemade Ice Cream and Sherbet

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Omoricho 18-15

This ice cream shop is about a four-minute walk form Matsukaze-cho tram stop and located a little west on National Route 278, near Omori Park. It is a well-established shop, opening originally in 1947. The ice cream is also used by hotels and restaurants in the city and the old-fashioned flavor is loved by locals. The ice cream is simply packed and not mass-produced so as to provide freshly made ice cream. A wide range of flavors are available, ranging from traditional to those special to Hokkaido including summer only flavors such as Yubari Melon, tomato and sake lees.
Minami-Kayabe Hoyo Center

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Ofunecho 832-1

This is a day-use hot spring facility located just south of Hakodate City Kayabe River Park on Prefectural Route 980. There is an accommodation facility next door, making it convenient to use. The bath is characterized by having two source springs, both said to be effective in aiding in the recovery from fatigue, nerve pain and chronic skin diseases. The large bath is a sodium bicarbonate-containing salt springs, and the outdoor bath is sodium sulfide-containing sulfide salt hot spring. The facility also includes a sauna, Japanese-style rooms, and a refreshment area. Enjoy the view from the outdoor bath of the mountains changing colors in the seasons. Banquets can also be arranged for parties of over 15 people.
Niijima Bridge

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Omachi
Yayoi-zaka Slope

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Omachi

The slope is located between Tokiwa-zaka and Higashi-zaka, and is the longest of the typical slopes at the foot of Mount Hakodate at about 720 m. It was originally two slopes, but was converted to one after the Great Fire and given its present name to pray for regional growth and prosperity. The area is also home to such landmarks as the Rinkai Kenkyujo (Rinkai Research Institute) and the monument to the naval deaths during the Battle of Mikimi-yaku (Battle of Mikami).
Hakodate Seaside Research Institute (Okinokuchi Bansho Remains)

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Omachi 13-1

The Hakodate Research Center is a research facility that was restored in 2007 from the former Hakodate West Police Station, a historic building in Hakodate, to contribute to the advancement of technology and promotion of fisheries and marine-related businesses. It is also the site of the oldest police station in Hokkaido, where the Matsumae Clan once had an Okinokuchi guard station.
Hekketsu Monument

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Yachigashiracho 1

The Hakodate Goryokaku Memorial Hall is located behind Myoshinji Temple at the foot of Mt. Hakodate. The Hakodate Goryokaku Festival is held every year in mid-May, with people dressed as the former shogunate and new government forces touring the historic site, and a memorial service is held on June 25.
Anama Coast

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Irifunecho

Located on the west side of Mt. Hakodate, this is a view spot that is highly praised by locals as the best place to enjoy the Hakodate sunset.
Gotenyama No. 2 Battery Ruins

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi

Hakodate Ropeway Station, and is a 10-minute walk from the Mt. Hakodate Ropeway Summit Observation Deck Station. The site was closed to visitors in 1899, but was opened to the public after the war ended.
Gokokujinja-zaka Slope

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Houraicho

The street is characterized by a wide road with a green belt and a bronze statue of Kahei Takadaya, a wealthy merchant who negotiated between the Edo Shogunate and Russia. The area is lined with many famous stores that evoke a sense of history, such as Senjuan Sohonke, founded in 1860, and the teahouse Hishii, which uses a storehouse from the Meiji era (1868-1912).
Patisserie Petite Merveille (Red Brick Warehouse BAY Hakodate Store)

4.5

94 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Toyokawacho 11-5

This patisserie is located a seven-minute walk from the Jujigai tram stop in the Kanemori Red Brick Warehose BAY Hakodate. Opening times are the same as the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse. The concept of the shop is to offer French sweets for everyone to enjoy, and also provides sweets using local Hokkaido ingredients. A popular sweet is the bite size easy to eat souffle cheesecake, Hakodate 'Mer-cheese'. For seven consecutive years it has been awarded the Monde Selection highest accolade of gold, as well as awards for internationally high quality. The pumpkin pudding is also popular. The store also has a cafe where visitors can enjoy their cake leisurely.

Have a good and enjoyable coffee break. Try the sample of cheese cake, fabulous so buy some to go with the coffee. They give some discount for the cheese cake when order together with the coffee...
Kikuyo Shokudo, Bay Area Restaurant

3.5

117 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Toyokawacho 12-9

This restaurant is located about a five-minute walk from the Uoichiba-dori tram stop, within the Hakodate Bay Gourmet Club area including many eateries. The restaurant, built of the same red brick as the Red Brick Warehouse, is striking. Guests can enjoy their meal relaxing at one of the many styles of seating, including table seats, low tables over a foot well, and robatayaki Japanese BBQ style seats. The lunch menu offers seafood on rice bowls overflowing with seafood, and large portions of sea urchin are available. Set meals of Bay sashimi or grilled salmon, as well as a daily lunch menu are also available. The most popular dish on the dinner menu is grilled salted Shiretoko chicken thigh.

The staff speaks little English but they have English menu. The food is ok and price ok. They have lunch and dinner menu. Dinner has more selection.
Sushi-dokoro Hiroki

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Honcho 26-17 Hotel Mystays Hakodate 2F

This sushi restaurant is located on the second floor of the Mystays Goryokaku Hotel, ten minutes by car from Hakodate Station, or a one-minute walk from Goryokaku Koen-mae tram stop. The restaurant specializes in tuna, Japanese sake, shochu liquor and awamori Okinawan liquor. Salt is sometimes used instead of soy to enhance the natural taste of the sushi toppings. In addition to the carefully selected ten sushi of seafood, seasonal ingredients are used abundantly, as the name 'Seasonal flavors Hiroki' suggests. A variety of abalone cuisine is also available. This is the only place in Hokkaido where you can enjoy Japanese brewed draft beer.
OLD NEW CAFE

4.5

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Honcho 32-6

This cafe is located in the dining area between Goryokaku Koen-mae tram stop and Chuo Byoin-mae tram stop, a three-minute walk from Goryokaku Koen-mae tram stop. The cafe serves dishes of carefully selected healthy ingredients and home roasted coffee. The cappuccino, with cute latte art, is popular. The menu changes according to the available produce, and is posted on the blackboard in the cafe. Their omelet, featured by the media, is recommended. Why not try the pasta lunch set using Hokkaido produce such as oysters and spinach?

這間是一間在北海道函館的咖啡店，這裏的環境不錯，和朋友在這裏下午茶，喝喝咖啡，坐得十分舒適的一個下午。
Ramen Nidaime Hirakiya Teru

4.0

2 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Honcho 7-23

"This ramen restaurant is located a little west of Goryokaku Koen-mae tram stop on the Goryokaku Park road. The restaurant is open with a break from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning. The lunch set served during the day includes ramen noodles of your choice, a half sized fried rice and menma (bamboo shoots fermented and preserved in salt) on rice bowl. The burnt soy sauce ramen and delicious bowl of five won ton dumplings are popular dishes. Many toppings such as chashu roasted pork or won ton dumplings are offered. ""Kattobu Ramen"" is spicy, but you can have the dish served to your taste with extra spicy ""Buttobi"" or even spicier ""Super MAX""."

初めての入店塩らーめんとギョーザを注文美味しいのだが函館で食べるラーメンは初だったので、他店との比較はできない
Patisserie Petite Merveille, Hondori Store

4.5

23 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Hondori 3-25-25

This is a French patisserie located a 17-minute walk from Fukabori-cho tram stop, southeast of Hon-dori Park on the Hon-dori Central road. It is a well-established shop with four stores in Hakodate City. In the stores the kitchen is on display and visitors can see the cakes being made. The chefs use mainly Hokkaido local produce such as fresh eggs and butter, Mt. Komagatake pumpkin, milk, and Tokachi red beans. A popular sweet is the bite size easy to eat souffle cheesecake, Hakodate 'Mer-cheese'. It is also popular as a souvenir. In the cafe you can also enjoy parfait and soft serve ice cream.

Super yummy milk pudding, cheesecakes and the pumpkin pudding is exceptional too. A must try! Pair these with a nice cup of coffee and perhaps an ice cream afterwards to complete a lovely high-tea.
Hiyori-zaka Slope

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Suehirocho

It is located between Motozaka and Hachimanzaka, and was named after the old pier at the end of the hill, from which one could see the entire port of Hakodate and the sky. The roadside is planted with hydrangeas, which are beautiful when in season.
The Glass Studio in Hakodate

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Suehirocho 14-2

This glass studio and shop is located a three-minute walk from Juijgai tram stop, or a 15-minute walk from Hakodate Station. Go west along Kaiko-dori Street, south of the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, and you will find the studio right in front of you as you go around the bend. Glass products, such as glassware and ring stands, made mainly in pastel blue, yellow and red colors are produced and sold here. The glass production can be viewed from behind a window. Glass making experiences are available. Reservations by the day prior are required. You can try glass blowing or sand blasting and your piece is available for pick up the following day, or a delivery service is also available.

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.