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| Hakodate is accessible by airplane, boat, and train and is known for its slopes, churches, and foreign atmosphere. Together with Yokohama and Nagasaki, Hakodate was open to international trade during the end of the Edo period. Foreign ships visited this good port and introduced articles and culture from overseas. In the Motomachi area at the foot of Mt. Hakodate are the British Consulate, Russian Consulate, Motomachi Roman Catholic Church, Russian Orthodox Church, and Episcopal Church. Many Western style buildings still remain and add a nostalgic touch to the area. Take the ropeway near Motomachi to get to Mt. Hakodate. From the top you can enjoy a spectacular view of the harbor and town during the day or at night. If you head towards the water, you will eventually reach Cape Tachimachi and Takuboku Ishikawa´s grave. This famous poet had a strong attachment to Hakodate and said that he wanted to die there. Walk along the bay area that once prospered from unloading cargo and fishing. Enjoy the atmosphere of the old days at the Kanemori Warehouses and the Ex-Nihon Yusen Co., Otaru Branch, that now contain restaurants and stores. Hakodate Morning Market is held in front of Hakodate Station. In the northern part of the city there are Goryokaku Fort, a Western style fort where the last battle of the Hakodate War took place, and Yunokawa Spa, which faces the Tsugaru Current. Hakodate is such a charming place to travel to.
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Sightseeing |
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| Kanemori Museum, Baccarat Collection |
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0138-22-5010 |
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22-17, Suehirocho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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10:00-18:00 |
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„400 for adults including college students, „300 for high/junior high students, „200 for primary students, and free for younger children |
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| This museum is housed in the former Kanemori Ship Chandler. It was built in 1911 and displays about 80 replicas of glassware owned by the museum of Baccarat, the greatest crystal glassmaker. |
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| Motomachi Catholic
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0138-22-6877 |
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Address: 15-30 Motomachi Hakodate city, Hokkaido |
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10:00-16:00 |
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Charge-free |
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| Massive Gothic style church. First church was burned in 1907 (40 years in Meiji Era). Current shurine was rebuilt in 1924 (13 years in Taisho Era). Sanctuary was the only one in Japan given by the Pope. |
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| Episcopal Church |
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3-23 Motomachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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Always open (outside only) |
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Free |
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| The English missionary Denning started preaching at this English Protestant church in 1874. The church is stunning and you can see crosses from any angle. The inside of the church is not open to the public. |
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| Trappistine Convent |
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0138-57-3331 |
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346 Kamiyunokawacho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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8:10-17:00 (October 21-April 20 8:20-16:30) |
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Free, butter candies „250, madeleine cake „1,100 |
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| A red brick convent for women that is reminiscent of an old castle in Western Europe. Although the inside is not open to the public, you can see pictures in the reference hall that describe how the nuns live. |
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| Former British
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0138-27-8159 |
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33-14 Motomachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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9:00-19:00 (November-March until 17:00) |
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„300 for adults and „150 for primary/junior high/high/college students, afternoon tea set „1,000 (tea restaurant) |
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| After being burned down a number of times, the consulate was rebuilt in the current location in 1913. It displays materials that explain about the history of Hakodate, primarily focusing on the opening of its port. The Consul“s office and home have been reproduced. There are also a coffee shop and souvenir shop here. |
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| Mt Hakodate |
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0138-23-3105 |
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19-7 Motomachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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Always open (ropeway 10:00-22:00, until 21:00 from early November to mid April) |
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Ropeway „1,160 for adults and „590 for children |
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| A mountain that looks over Hakodate City. The night view from the top is one of the world“s three most famous, along with Naples and Hong Kong. About a three-minute ropeway ride takes you to the top. There is a restaurant with a great view. |
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Restaurants |
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| Gourmet Kaiten Sushi
Hakotaro |
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0138-32-4455 |
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14-4 Ugauracho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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11:00-:2200 |
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Ikesu Ika (squid) „220, sea urchin eggs warship roll „400, raw shrimp „300, raw octopus „220 |
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| Ingredients cannot be fresher because they are all from the sea near Hakodate. One of the restaurant“s original dishes is "Ikesu Ika," squid carried live in a tank on a fishing boat. "Warship Roll" with high quality sea urchin eggs is recommended. |
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| Rio Branco |
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0138-53-3498 |
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12-9 Honcho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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17:00-22:00 |
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Churrasco „1,600 and up, fejyoarda „2,000, roast chicken „1,700 |
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| You can enjoy real Brazilian food in an open atmosphere. The owner of the restaurant lived in Brazil for 15 years. Spicy churrasco is a well-known Brazilian meat dish. |
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| Koike |
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0138-23-2034 |
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22-4 Horaicho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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11:00-22:00 |
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Large curry „680, curry with fried cutlet „840, regular curry and rice „570, chicken curry „850 |
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| This curry restaurant was established in 1948 and serves distinctive spicy curry. You will not forget its deep, rich taste. It has many regular customers. |
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| Jujigai Horaiken |
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0138-22-4343 |
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8-1 Suehirocho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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11:00-15:00 (Saturday until 14:00) |
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"Shio" ramen „450, "miso" ramen „550, "shouyu" ramen „450, "yakisoba" (fried noodles) „650 |
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| A 50 year-old ramen (Chinese noodles) restaurant. Its soup, so clear you can see the bottom of the bowl, is made from pork bone. One of the secrets of its great taste is mild-tasting rough salt. |
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| Hakodate Beer |
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0138-23-8000 |
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5-22 Otemachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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11:00-22:00 |
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Meijikan (alto beer 300 ml) „400, Goryo no Hoshi (Beitzen beer 300 ml) „400, Kita no Ippo (ale 300 ml) „400 |
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| Serves three types of beer made of natural ground water: "Meijikan," alto beer with characteristic bitterness; "Goryo no Hoshi," a light Beitzen beer; and "Kita no Ippo," an ale with full sweetness. |
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Shopping |
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| Kanemori Yobutsu
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0138-23-0350 |
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13-9 Suehirocho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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9:30-19:00 (winter 10:00-) |
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| Two of the five red brick warehouses house stores. There are stores that sell imported goods, antiques, cakes, etc., and Hakodate Christmas Square. |
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| Hakodate Morning Market |
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0138-22-7981 |
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9-24 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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Vary by stores |
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| About 400 stores are located at a convenient
site near Hakodate Station. A wide variety of products such as
fish, farm produce, and dry foods are available. You can enjoy
fresh foods at reasonable
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| Fuji Ice |
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0138-22-3819 |
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1st floor Sharman Height, 18-15 Omoricho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
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10:00-20:00 |
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Sherbet (single) „200-300, ice cream „160-250 |
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| Sells delicious homemade ice cream and sherbet in a wide variety of flavors. Takeout only. |
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