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[Kosetsuen in Hakodate] One of Best Fall Foliage Tourist Attractions in Hakodate

Kosetsuen (香雪園) is a garden at 30-40 m altitude small hill in the east part of Hakodate downtown. In a spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and In an autumn, this park is well-known as a good place to see fall foliage, and a lot of tourists come.

Lake Onuma with Fall Foliage — southernarea-area

[Lake Onuma in Nanae] Lake Onuma Is Well-Known as One of Famous Beauty Spots to See Fall Foliage in Hokkaido

Lake Onuma (大沼) is the largest lake in Onuma Quasi National Park, and is known as a beauty spot for fall foliage in Hokkaido, too. A combination of Mt. Komagadake (駒ヶ岳) and small islands with fall foliage floated on the surface of the Lake Onuma is very good.

[Risshozan Observation Deck in Setana] Comfortable Views Can Be Enjoyed

Risshozan Observation Deck (立象山展望台) is a viewing point in the center of Setana town located in the northwest part of Hakodate city, and 2-story observation deck is built on the mountaintop of Mt. Risshozan (立象山) of about 95 m elevation.

[Oiwa-enchi Park in Nanae] Place That Path Is Built in One of Lake Onuma Toursit Spots

Oiwa-enchi Park (大岩園地) is a nature park in Nanae town located in the northern part of Hakodate city. It is in the north side of the Lake Onuma (大沼), the largest lake in Onuma Quasi-National Park (大沼国定公園), and is near Onuma Komagadake Shrine (大沼駒ヶ岳神社) and Reisendo Spring (霊泉洞).

Onuma Komagadake Shrine and Oiwa Rocks — southernarea-area

[Onuma Komagadake Shrine in Nanae] Oiwa Rocks That Fulfill Wish Are Famous as Spiritual Place

Onuma Komagadake Shrine (大沼駒ヶ岳神社) is a shinto shrine in Nanae town, and is in the north side of the Lake Onuma (大沼), the largest lake in Onuma Quasi-National Park (大沼国定公園).The shrine is known for beautiful fresh green and fall foliage, and visitors can enjoy a conbination of the scneries and a solemn atmosphere.

[Reisendo Spring in Nanae] Place That Lake Onuma Is Born

Reisendo Spring (霊泉洞) is a spring in Nanae town located in the northern part of Hakodate city. The spring gushes out in the north side of the Lake Onuma (大沼), the largest lake in Onuma Quasi-National Park (大沼国定公園), and is one of water resources of the Lake Onuma.

[Higureyama Observation Deck in Nanae] Beautiful Lake Onuma and Lake Konuma Can Be Enjoyed at Lookout

Higureyama Observation Deck (日暮山展望台) is a lookout point in Nanae town located in the northern part of Hakodate city. Mt. Komagadake (駒ヶ岳), Lake Onuma (大沼) and Lake Konuma can be viewed from the mountaintop of the Mt. Higure (日暮山).

[Shinonuma Kosenkyo Bridge in Nanae] Mt. Komagatake, Lake Konuma and Hakodate Main Line Can Be Viewed at Scenic Spot

Shinonuma Kosenkyo Bridge (新大沼跨線橋) is a bridge in Nanae town. In the southwestern part of Lake Konuma, Onuma Park Line (大沼公園線 Hokkaido Road 338) and Hakodate Main Line (函館本線) cross there. Around here is a lookout point to see beautiful Mt. Komagadake (駒ヶ岳) and the Lake Konuma,.

[Shirotai Ranch Lookout in Nanae] Popular Secret Spot Has Hakodate Night View from Back Side

Shirotai Ranch Lookout (城岱牧場展望台) is a scenic spot in Nanae town. Mt. Hakodate (函館山), Hakodate Plain (函館平野), the sea and the sky spread over before visitors's eyes on the mountain at about 550 m above sea level. It is known as a night view spot, too.

[Funkawan Lookout in Hokuto] Typical Scenery of Hokkaido Can Be Enjoyed

Kijihiki Highland (きじひき高原) is a highland on Mt. Kijihiki (木地挽山) of about 660 m elevation in Hokuto city located in the northern part of Hakodate city, and is named after sliding down cutting logs. Opening hour of a gate on the way is from 08:30 to 16:30, so do not be left behind!

[Kijihiki Highland Panoramic Lookout in Hokuto] Mt. Komagadake and Hakodate Night View from Back Side Spread out Before Visitor's Eyes

Kijihiki Highland (きじひき高原) is a highland on Mt. Kijihiki (木地挽山) of about 660 m elevation in Hokuto city located in the northern part of Hakodate city, and is named after sliding down cutting logs. The Panoramic Lookout built at about 560 m above sea level is famous for a good view.

[Kaikyo Lookout in Hakodate] Shimokita Peninsula and Nice Expression of Mt. Esan Can Be Seen

Kaikyo Lookout (恵山展望台) is a lookout at about 350 m above sea level on the mountainside of Mt. Esan (恵山) with 618 m of the altitude in the eastern part of Hakodate city.

[Trappistine Convent in Hakodate] Madarena and Beautiful Front Garden Can Be Enjoyed at Angel Garden

Trappistine Convent (トラピスチヌ修道院) is the Japan's first convent at 50-70 m altitude small hill in the east part of Hakodate downtown, and the another name is Angel Garden (天使園).

[Hakodate Foreign General Cemetery in Hakodate] Nice Ocean View Can Be Enjoyed at Good Place to See Sunset

Hakodate Foreign General Cemetery (函館外国人墓地) is a cemetery at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) in the western edge of Hakodate, and is well-known for dividing into 3 cemetery sections, Russian Cemetery section, Chinese Cemetery section and Protestant Cemetery section.

[Motomachi Religion Area in Hakodate] Chuch Group Goes Well with Temple and Shrine group, So That Creates Good Scenery

Motomachi Religion Area (元町宗教エリア) is between a ropeway station and Motomachi Park (元町公園) at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) located in the south part of Hakodate city.

[Former British Consulate in Hakodate] Smell of Rose and Atomosphere of Europe Can Be Savored

Former British Consulate (旧イギリス領事館) is a Western-style 2-story brick building at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) located in the south part of Hakodate city, and faces Motoi-zaka Slope (基坂) and Former Soma Residence (旧相馬邸).

[Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward in Hakodate] Dress Cosplay and Hisotry Can Be Enjoyed

Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward (旧函館区公会堂) is a Western-style 2-story wooden building at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) located in the south part of Hakodate city, and is built beside Motomachi Park on the hillside with a fine view.

[Motomachi Park in Hakodate] Fine View Can Be Savored at Old Center of Hokkaido

Motomachi Park (元町公園) is a park at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) located in the south part of Hakodate city, and is built on the hillside with a fine view. Suehiro-cho Stop (末広町駅) of Hakodate Streetcar is relatively close to the park.

[Bay Area in Hakodate] Walking and Shopping Can Be Enjoyed around Kanamori Red Brick Warehouses

Bay Area (ベイエリア) facing Gulf of Hakodate (函館湾) is a waterfront between Hakodate Station and Motomachi Area (元町) in the south part of Hakodate city, and Jujigai Stop (十字街駅) of Hakodate Streetcar is relatively close to here.

[Mt. Hakodate] One of 3 Best Night Views in World Can Be Enjoyed, and 3 Ways, Ropeway, Cars and Hiking to Go Up

Mt. Hakodate (函館山) is a range of mountains with 334 m in height in the west side of Hakodate city, and is general term of 13 mountains. Another name is Mt. Gagyu (臥牛山). A view of the Hakodate downtown has been famous since old days.

[Cape Tachimachi in Hakodate] Tsugaru Channel Can Be Viewed At Scenic Spot

Cape Tachimachi (立待岬) is a scenic spot at the foot of Mt. Hakodate (函館山) in the south part of Hakodate city, and visitors can view the Pacific on cliffs. Tachimachi was called "Yokoushi (ヨコウシ)" by Ainu people, and means "A place that the Ainu people wait to watch fishes while standing" in Ainu language.

[Cape Benkei in Suttsu] Legend of Benkei and Beautiful View Make Idea for Benkei Cake

Cape Benkei (弁慶岬) is a scenic spot at about 50 m above sea level in Suttsu town, and is known for a good view. Visitors can see complex rocky shore and Shakotan Peninsula (積丹半島).

[Omonai Observation Deck in Shiriuchi] Tsugaru Channel and Fields of Omonai Plain Can Be Viewed at Big Panorama Observation Deck

Omonai Observation Deck (重内展望台) is a viewing spot in Shiriuchi town located in the southwestern part of Hakodate city, and is also called "Big Panorama Observation Deck (大パノラマ展望台)".

[Ruins of Tate Castle in Assabu] Last Japanese Style Castle in Japan

Tate Castle (舘城) is castle ruins in Assabu town. The castle is the last castle of Matsumae clan (松前氏), a daimyo of Matsumae Domain (松前藩), in the Edo period, and it is said that the castle is the last Japanese style castle in Japan.

[Funkawan Panorama Park in Yakumo] Pacific Ocean and Beautiful White Birch Tree-Lined Road Can Be Enjoyed at Complex Park

Funkawan Panorama Park (噴火湾パノラマパーク) a complex park next to Harvester Yakumo (ハーベスター八雲) that is known for a tasty chicken in Yakumo town, and is built on a small hill of about 60 m elevation.

[Katsurasawa Onsen in Mikasa] History and Rocky Coast Are One of Best Those in Hokkaido

Kamome Island (かもめ島) is a land-tied island in the Esashi town located in the northwest part of Hakodate city, and its elevation is about 20 m, and its circumference is about 2.6 km.

[Okushiri Island] Blue Sea, Strangely Shaped Rocks, Seafood and Onsen Can Be Enjoyed Island About in Westernmost Part of Hokkaido

Okushiri Island (奥尻島) that about 2,800 people live is a remote island with about 18 km in circumference in the southern part of Hokkaido. It is locatd about at the westernmost part of the Hokkaido, and the island from north to south has a similar shape to Rebun Island (礼文島).

[Sainokawara Park in Okushiri Island] Too Blue Sea, Wooden Grave Tablets and Stacked Stones with Dreadful Atomosphere Can Be View in One of 5 Major Sacred Places in Southern Hokkaido

Sainokawara Park (河原公園) is a park at the northmost point of Okushiri Island (奥尻島), and the whole area of Cape Inaho (稲穂岬) has been maintained as the park. Stones piled up for mourning over marine accident victims, drowned people and deceased children.

[Miyazubentengu Shrine in Okushiri Island] Red Shrine and Rounded Small Hill Are Impressive Scenery

Miyazubentengu Shrine (宮津弁天宮) is a shrine on Cape Benten in the northern part of Okushiri Island. For praying for a large catch, a shrine building is built on a small hill of about 10 m height. An impressive scenery is created by the red shrine building on the small hill, and a good place to view is popular.

[Tamashimayama Observation Deck in Okushiri Island] Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Okushiri

Tamashimayama Observation Deck (球島山展望台) is a lookout on the top of Mt. Tamashima (球島山), the 3rd highest mountain in Okushiri Island. The elevation of the mountain is 396 m. Visitors can enjoy a 360 degree view because there is nothing to interrupt the view.

[Kitaoimisaki Park in Okushiri Island] Sculptures and Blue Sea Can Be Enjoyed at Around Westernmost Point of HOkkaido

Kitaoimisaki Park (北追岬公園) is a park in the westernmost part of Okushiri Island, and is built on Cape Kuzure of about 20-45 m elevation. It is said that this place is the westernmost manned place of Hokkaido, and is a good place to see the beautiful setting sun.

[Cape Aonae in Okushiri Island] Jikusho, Okushirito Tsunamikan, Tokuyo Monument and Abalone Are Famous at Symbolic Tourist Attraction

Cape Aonae (青苗岬) is a cape in the southmost point of Okushiri Island, and is near Okushiri Airport. The root of the cape has the 2nd largest residential area in the Okushiri, and it is famous for suffering heavy damage from Tsunami.

[Nabetsuru-iwa Rock in Okushiri Island] Nabetsuri-iwa Rock Is Famous as Icon of Okushiri

Nabetsuru-iwa Rock (鍋釣岩) is a strangely shaped rock near Okushiri Ferry Port in the eastern part of Okushiri Island, and is famous as an icon of the Okushiri. The blue sea goes well with the arch, and a combination of the setting sun and the strangely shaped rock is popular.

[Otayama Shrine in Setana] Most Dangerous Shrine in Japan

Otayama Shrine (太田山神社) is one of historical shrines in Hokkaido in Taisei, Setana town located in the northwestern part of Hakodate city, and has been established since 1440s. An enshrined deity is Sarutahiko-no-mikoto (猿田彦命). The real name is Ota Shrine (太田神社).

[Hakodate Racecourse] Oldest Racecourse with Only Viweing Sea in Japan Racing Association Racecourses

Hakodate Racecourse (函館競馬場) is a racecourse in front of Keibajomae Stop (競馬場前駅) of Hakodate Streetcar in the east part of Hakodate downtown, and is relatively close to Yunokawa Onsen (湯の川温泉), and is famous as the oldest racecourse built in 1896 in all the Japan Racing Association racecourses.

[Hakodate] A Lot of Tourists Attractions Such as Fascinating Night View, History, Tasty Foods and Onsen Attract Various Types of People

Hakodate (函館) that about 260,000 people live is the 3rd largest port city in Hokkaido, and is a regional hub city of the Southern Hokkaido area. The Hakodate became incorporated with Toi town (戸井), Esan town (恵山), Todohokke village (椴法華) and Minami-kayabe town (南茅部) in 2004, and most of Kameda Peninsula (亀田半島) has changed to the Hakodate.

[Matsumae] Superb Cherry Blossoms and Hisotry of Samurai Can Be Enjoyed at Castle Town Only in Hokkaido

Matsumae (松前) that about 7,000 people live is the 76th largest fishery town in Hokkaido, and is locateed in the southwestern part of Hakodate city. It takes about 90 minutes from the Hakodate to the Matsumae by a car. The Matsumae has Cape Shirakami (白神岬), the southernmost tip of the Hokkaido.

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Southwestern Hokkaido Area

Southern Hokkaido Area is the southwestern district of Hokkaido around Hakodate city. It is called Donan by Hokkaido people. Because there are many coastal areas, it has little snow in a winter. The area is smaller than other areas, and there are many tourist spots in relation to the sea.

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