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One of the first international port cities in Japan, Hakodate is dotted with architectural curios and is famed for its seafood.

Hakodate is located in the centre of Kameda peninsula. The city is overlooked by Mount Hakodate, a forested mountain whose summit can be reached by hiking trail, cable car, or car. The night view from the summit is renowned in Japan as one of the best in the country, and one of the top three in the world along with Hong Kong and Naples. An obscure local nickname of the bumpy mountain is Gagyūzan (Mount Cow's Back), alluding to the way the mountain resembles a resting cow. The former Goryokaku fort is now used in as a public park and is popular in Hokkaido for hanami (cherry blossom viewing).

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Hakodate, Japan

函館 Hakodate by かがみ～

One of the first international port cities in Japan, Hakodate is dotted with architectural curios and is famed for its seafood.
Historic Center, Hakodate

Hakodate City Tram 800 Series @ Hakodate Station, Route 5 by ruich_whx

Take a quaint tram ride through the central streets, taste some delicious local sushi, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the center.
Goryokaku, Hakodate

五稜郭ごりょうかく Goryokaku Hakodate Hokkaido Japan by 君勇林

Built in 1855 to protect the Tsugaru Strait from the Russians, this historic fort now features a park with cherry blossoms and a museum.
Mount Hakodate

Hakodate by Luke Lai

Head to the top of this 334m tall mountain for spectacular views of the surrounding area at the observation platforms.

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