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Learn about the local history of Hakodate when you spend time at Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Shop, eat, drink and shop some more in renovated 19th-century warehouses that now feature prominently in a Hakodate-area hot spot.
With panoramic views of Hakodate and the sea, one of the best nighttime vistas in the world is visible from the top of this gondola ferry.
Appreciate captivating views of Hakodate’s skyline, surrounding coast and glittering city lights from atop this central city mountain, accessible via a scenic cable car.
Delve into the people, cultures and natural history of Hakodate via exhibits of artwork, archaeological objects, taxidermy items and weapons.
See the cherry blossoms bloom in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere or spend a kid-friendly day at the foot of Mount Hakodate.
