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Located in the Motomachi District along with the other turn of the century churches and architecture, the Hakodate St. Johannes Church began from early Meiji era (1874) with the mission of the Church of England, in which case I reckon ought to render the official name "St. John's" though this is not reflected in the Japanese terminology. Anyway, this building was rebuilt in 1921 and refurbished in 1979.
Written Feb 17, 2008
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I heard from the taxi driver in here that this is the third most famous night view after US and Hongkong. Is it true? Well, I heard that here is the most famous night view in Japan, so it is a must see view!!
Lucky me that there was fireworks festival in the day i visited Hakodate, so that I can enjoy the nightview together with the fireworks. It was awesome!
Written Sep 24, 2005
Phone: 0138-23-3105
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The one of oldest harbour that opened for trading in Japan beside the one in Yokohama n Nagasaki. Now this area become a shopping area in Hakodate. This area is famous for the red brick old warehouse which now used as the shops. The most unique shop inside is a shop with christmas thema.
You can find christmas accesories all year. You also can send christmas card in here whenever you visit but it only will delivered on chirstmas.
There are many restaurant in here too.
Updated Sep 24, 2005
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This convent was founded by eight sisters from France in 1898. You are not allowed to enter this convent. There is some pictures displayed in the next of souvenir shop which show you how is the inner of this convent and how is the the sisters daily activities.
You can buy original butter cake or candies that made by Sisters in the souvenir shop.
Written Jul 25, 2005
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The main fish market is a maze of people selling fantastic looking fish and shellfish in all states of life, from aggressive looking crabs fighting for freedom, to swampy looking vats of fish stuff that I would have to think twice about eating even if my life depended upon it.
Everyone is very friendly and happy to pose for pictures, or take pictures of you with those monsters of the deep. Lots of fish restaurants in the area too.
Written Jan 7, 2005
He was in Shinsengumi which group had keep guard at Kyoto for Edo goverment.
But the situation of Japan had dramatically changed in the end of the Edo period.(1868)
But they had strong willness until they died.
"Where there's a will, there's way"
Gyokaku is the last place of their battle.
Updated Nov 13, 2004
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Gryokaku is the first star style castle in Japan.
End of Edo period (1868) new goverment and Bakuhu(old goverment) fighted each other,which was Hakodate war.
I think this place was really the last Samuri Battle place.
I hear 'Last Samurai' 's model is Saigo Takamori who was Kyusyu man.
But I think Higikata Toshizo was real Samurai.
You can see this castle from a tower.
Next year it will be rebuild and get more high building I heared.
Written Nov 13, 2004
Phone: 0138-51-4785
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Hakodate opened the port earlier than other Japanese port in Edo period (about 150years ago)
This building was built in 1876.but burnd down and then rebuild in 1924.
Many other country's culture ware imported.
So you can see many western style churches
in Hakodate.
This mood is like Yokohama, Kobe I think.
Updated Nov 13, 2004
There is a tower which you have to paid for going up. On the top, you will see a garden below surrounded by a star-shape fortress. However, you would be able to take the whole star into your shot unless you bring a fish ball lens.
Written Sep 22, 2004
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A large national park near Hakodate.
You could spend time there for boating, cycling or walking. Do reserve 2+ hours for completing a tour round the lake in the park while watching the natural envrionment there.
Updated Sep 21, 2004
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Q: Hello, I'll reach Hakodate by JR from Sapporo at one 4pm, and leaving for Kyoto by Jr at 9:30pm. Do you think i can visit all...
A: Hi Very tight schedule... I will suggest you go to Goryokaku Tower first after arrive at JR Hakodate Station. No need to explore Goryokaku Park, it will take much...
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Hakodate is the 3rd largest city in Hokkaido - probably only in size. I had initially thought the city would be bubbly and such but I was so wrong. Its really hard to spot any lives or activities on...
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I spent around 24 hours in Hakodate, and it is an interesting city indeed. There are plenty of historical buildings to have a look at, and some excellent seafood on offer.
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Hakodate is the 3rd largest city in Hokkaido. Together with Yokohama and Nagasaki, Hakodate was the first Japanese port to be opened to international trade. Having smoothly integrated foreign and...
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