Historical Place
The Former Nagayama Residence near Sapporo Factory
The former Nagayama residence is situated east of Sapporo Factory, within Nagayama Memorial Park (永山記念公園). Why not come to this park for lunch when yo
Did you know Bun-kou, a historical firedog in Otaru
Bun-kou (ぶん公) was a smart dog similar to Hachi-kou (ハチ公) at Shibuya Station. The suffix "kou" (公) indicates familiarity, often used for beloved figure
How to enjoy Matsumae-jo seeing Sakura festival in April, The Most Northern Castle in Japan
Matsumae Castle is located in Matsumae Town, the southernmost part of Hokkaido, facing Aomori Prefecture across the Tsugaru Strait. In 2015, the new H
Ryu-unkaku(龍雲閣) in Shizunai, opened in Sakura Festival
In Shin-Hidaka Town, there is a famous cherry blossom avenue known as "Nijukken Road Sakura Namiki," where over 2,000 cherry trees bloom gloriously al
Shikinai Odori near the Otaru Canal in Otaru
Shikinai Street runs south from the Temiyasen district behind the Rin Yu Asaichi morning market to Sushiyadori Street, where the Okobachigawa Ri
Hanada Banya: Hokkaido’s Largest Lodging House for Herring Fishermen
Banya (番屋) refers to the traditional herring fishermen's houses found along the Japan Sea coast of Hokkaido, Japan. From the late Edo era (1800s) t
How to enjoy Otaru Canal
Rickshaw around Otaru Canal Kotaro is a rookie rickshaw driver who's gaining fame thanks to a local TV program featuring rickshaw rides along Otaru C
The Former Aoyama Villa: A Flourishing Herring Mansion in Otaru
This building is known as the so-called "Nishin Goten," symbolizing Otaru's prosperity during its herring fishing era. Viewing it gives a clear sense
The Former Russian Consulate（旧ロシア領事館）in Hakodate
The Former Russian Consulate is situated in Funami-cho, at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in the southwest ward of Hakodate city. Positioned near the end of
The Former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishery in Yoichi
The Former Fukuhara Fishery is located in Hamanaka-cho, the west-ward of Yoichi town. This is the historical place referring to the history of fishery
The Former Hakodate Museum No.1&No.2 in Hakodate Park
The Former Hakodate Museum No.1 and No.2 represent the oldest museums built in Western wooden style in Japan, designated as Hokkaido tangible cultural
Hassoan: tea-ceremony / Chanoyu house by Kobori Enshu
It was in the early Edo period when Japanese culture flourished in many aspects. Regarding the tea ceremony (茶の湯), I am less than a novice, but I l
Seika-Tei, A Reception Room For Distinguished Guests
Seika-Tei is located right next to Hokkaido University, across the road. Even from a distance, you can immediately distinguish this building from its
Motoizaka Slope（基坂）near Hakodate Bay Area
Motoizaka slope is located in Bay Area, the westward of Hakodate city. This is the base point for measuring a distance, so that this slope was named '
Soma Company Building（旧相馬株式会社ビル）near Hakodate Bay Area
The Soma Company Building (相馬株式会社ビル) is located near the Bay Area, directly opposite the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples. Built in 1913, it f
The Former Hakodate Branch Office of Hokkaido
The Former Hakodate Branch Office of Hokkaido Government (旧北海道函館支庁庁舎) is situated in Motomachi Park, adjacent to the former Public Hall of Hakodate Wa
The Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward（旧函館区公会堂）
The Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward (旧函館区公会堂) sits at the base of Mt. Hakodate, overlooking Motomachi Park. This impressive wooden structure wa
The Former Soma Residence next to Hakodate Motomachi Park
The Former Soma Residence is located in Motomachi, adjacent to Motomachi Park and uphill from the Former British Consulate. Teppei Soma (相馬哲平), the
Foreigners’ Cemetery at the foot of Mt.Hakodate
When Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry of the U.S. Navy visited Japan in 1854, two sailors were buried here, marking the beginning of the Foreigners'
The Former British Consulate next to Hakodate Motomachi Park
The Former British Consulate (旧英国領事館) is located at the foot of Mt. Hakodate, on the left side of Motoi Saka slope, facing Motomachi Park. Hakodate
