Hakodate Park

The park was established in 1874, but converted to its present layout in 1879. The new park was proposed by Richard Eusden, British Consul in Hakodate. The park is very popular in spring due to the cherry blossoms, there are about 400 cherry trees planted in the park, mainly Yoshino cherry trees. In addition, in autumn, cherry blossoms, azaleas, maples, etc. turn beautiful autumn colors, and combined with Mount Hakodate is also covered with autumn leaves, creating an extremely vivid picture. motion. Standing from Mount Meiji, visitors will have sweeping views of the entire park with its cherry trees in full bloom, beyond the Tsugaru Strait and even the Tsugaru peninsula if the weather is clear.

Although the park is more popular with locals than tourists, there are many interesting features inside the spacious park, including a city museum and some of Hokkaido's historical and cultural properties, including buildings and monuments. Next to it is an amusement park and a small zoo at the end of the children's park. Visitors should also visit at night when the fountain in the square is lit to create a wonderful atmosphere.

During the cherry blossom season, there are more than 30 food stalls set up and lining the streets, illuminated by nearly 400 lanterns hanging from the trees, you can find stalls selling "yakisoba" , "takoyaki" and "yakitori". So visitors will be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms in a joyful festive atmosphere.

• Operating hours: 9:30 - 20:00
• Entrance fee: free