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Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward旧函館区公会堂

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Historical Monument

The Old Public Hall was completed in 1910 and constructed at a total cost of 58,000 yen, 50,000 yen of which was donated by Mr. Teppei Soma, a leading Hokkaido businessman. The building is impressive with its blue and yellow coloring and symmetrical colonial style. It is also famous for being the dormitory of Emperor Taisho when he was the Crown Prince. In 1974 it was designated as an Important Cultural Property of the country. It is a seven-minute walk from the “Suehiro-cho” tram stop.

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place Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 11-13
phone 0138221001

Review of The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

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Reviewed:2018/10/18 Following the earthquake on September 6th, 2018, they have announced that the public hall will be closed for three years
The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward is situated further up from Motomachi Park. This American colonial style two story building was constructed in 1910 after the former public hall was lost in the...
Reviewed:2018/08/30 Stunning old colonial property
This is a must impressive property sat regally on the hill overlooking Hakodate above the large garden / park.

They charge a small fee to enter and you have to wear the little slippers but it is a...
Reviewed:2018/08/28 Visit the room the Japanese emperors stayed in
This is one of my favorite buildings in Hakodate’s Momochi area because of its architecture, yellow color, large wooden floors, and the view of the city from its balconies. If you are into old...
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Address

Hokkaido Hakodateshi Motomachi 11-13 [map]

Phone

0138221001

Hours
[Apr.-Oct.]9:00-19:00
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-17:00
Closed
12/31-1/3
May-Aug. is open everyday ※ It may be changed
Fees
[Adult] 300 yen
[student, students, children] 150 yen
[Pre-schoolers] Free
Parking Lot
Not available
Note
※ It is closed from 10 Mon 2018 to around 4 Mon 2021 for preservation and repair work.

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Access

    There is no Bus Stop nearby.
    There is no IC nearby.

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