Things to do in Hakodate： Hachimanzaka

Hachimanzaka：The slope that stretches towards the sea is beautiful

Along with the night view from Mt. Hakodate, this slope is often introduced as a view spot of Hakodate. It is said that Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine once stood at the top of this slope, which is where the name comes from.
If you go past the waterfront lined with red brick warehouses, you will reach Hachimanzaka, which will lead you to Mt. Hakodate. Stairs with handrails are installed on both sides of the walkway to the top of the slope, and road heating is applied to the walkway in winter.

 

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At the end of the road is Hakodate Nishi High School, which is known for being attended by Saburo Kitajima, a great figure in the enka world. The view from directly below is spectacular, and it once gained acclaim as the filming location for a scene in a commercial in which an elderly couple skips while holding hands, and is sometimes referred to as the “Charmy Green Slope.”

 

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It is said that the name of the slope originates from the location of Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine, which was relocated from the site of Masamichi Kono’s mansion (near present-day Motomachi Park). Although it was moved to the current Yachigashira town in 1880 (Meiji 13) after being damaged by a large fire, the name of the slope remained.

 

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It is said that it used to be curved, but now it is a beautiful road that goes straight towards the sea. It is one of the most popular slopes in Hakodate, with a view of the Seikan Ferry Memorial Museum Mashu Maru, which is moored and exhibited at the port. In winter, the street trees and stone pavements are beautifully illuminated by the Hakodate Illumination. Enjoy the scenery that changes depending on the season and time of your visit through your camera’s viewfinder.

 

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Hakodate illumination

Hakodate Illumination surrounds the foothills (western area) of Mt. Hakodate in gorgeous light. This is the main event of the Hakodate Winter Festival, where you can enjoy Hakodate’s unique winter scenery, and the winter scenery of the cityscape transforms into a corridor of light.

 

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The trees along Yahatazaka, Nijukkenzaka, and Kaiko Dori (Hakodate Meijikan-mae to Nijukken Sakashita), which connect Hakodate Station to the Bay Area, are illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere. One of the most popular views is the view overlooking the port from the top of Hachimanzaka, and the combination with the illuminated Mashu Maru in front makes for a picturesque view.
The sidewalks of Hachimanzaka are road heated, so you can walk comfortably and safely even when it snows.

 

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The event period is from December 1st to February 29th, and the lights will be lit from sunset to 10pm. Please check the official website for details.
Historical buildings such as Hakodate Meijikan, Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse, and Motomachi Church Group are usually lit up in this area, making for a romantic sight to behold.

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy will be held from December 1st to December 25th in the Bay Area, Kodate Winter Fireworks will be held on Saturdays in February at Hakodate Port, and Hakodate Hikari Garden will be held at Hakodate Station Plaza, all of which are also spectacular. All are within walking distance, so why not enjoy them all?
The estimated sunset time is around 16:07 on December 1st, around 16:16 on January 1st, and around 16:51 on February 1st.

Link：Hokkaido Official Tourism Site

Link：Hokkaido Official Tourism Site