If you’re in Hakodate, why not take a trip to the neighboring city of Hokuto to see some cherry blossom hotspots? In Hokuto, there’s the Hokuto Sakura Corridor and the weeping cherry tree at Hokiji Temple, said to be 300 years old. Furthermore, if you’re willing to venture a bit further, head to the site of the Matsumae Clan’s hekiri-jin’ya, where you can see a cherry blossom tunnel. All three locations are illuminated at night, offering a different ambiance to enjoy the cherry blossoms. Please follow the guidance of the security personnel when parking. Near the Sakura Corridor, there’s a … Continue reading How to enjoy the Hokuto Sakura Corridor, Weeping Cherry Blossom and Cherry Blossom Tunnel at the Site of Matsumae Clan’s Hekirichi-jin’ya in Hokuto City