Hakodate is a central city in the northern Hokkaido Island. Hakodate is famous among the visitors for its mountain ranges with 334m high Mount Hakodate leading the range. In the city, you will find a diverse style of architecture with both the ancient Japanese buildings and western-style buildings. If you are planning to visit the city, the following study will help you build up a list with top things to do in Hakodate.
Tsugaru Fort
There is a building or a place in every city which symbolizes the whole town. Tsuguru fort has that importance for Hakodate city. It is like a crown to the citizens of Hakodate. The fort is at the fantastic Hakodate Mount and was an ideal spot for battle during World War II. There are multiple ways to get to the fort. However; the most popular is to get ropeway to the Mount Hakodate’s top. Now you can walk past the west battery. From the west battery, you can do a little bit of hiking to reach south and east batteries.
If you need refreshment, there are picnic tables outside the fort which will fulfill your requirement. The picnic tables also give the best view of the whole Hakodate city. Further; it is also worth mentioning that visiting the Mount Hakodate is an experience in itself.
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Access: 5 minutes of walking distance from Aoyagi Junior High School
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Morning Market
The best way to experience a country’s culture is to experience their local products. If you want to purchase and view the local products in Hakodate, you should visit the local morning market. You can find the morning market inside of a series of buildings overlooking the central bay of the city.
Not only you will be able to see local products here, but you can also taste the local food as well.
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Access: 5 minutes of walking distance from Hakodate Post Office
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Motomachi
When you visit Hakodate, you should visit the heart of the city, Motomachi. The area has multiple buildings here, which are an example of amazing Japanese architecture. The best way to experience the area is by walking around. Motomachi has numerous churches like the Russian Orthodox Church, Episcopal Church, and Roman Catholic Church. You will also see the former British Consulate building in the area. All of the construction of the buildings is in European style. You will also be able to see the Old Public Hall from the early 1900s.
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Learn Cooking
Out of many things to do in a new city, the most relaxing way is to learn their cooking style. In this way, you can have the same food taste at your home as well. When you visit Hakodate, you will find multiple institutions who teach cooking. If you decide to join a cooking class, you can compare all the available options through this link below.
