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The name means “the garden fragrant with plum in snow.” The only nationally-designated cultural property garden in Hokkaido.
Hakodate Kosetsuen is a garden in the Miharashi Park in Hakodate City. During the Meiji Period, It was built as a vacation home for a rich merchant based in Hakodate. The name Kosetsuen is said to have been given by a Jodo Sect priest of Kyoto’s Chion-in, meaning “the garden fragrant with plum in snow.”
Around 1930, It became open to the public for free. In 2001, the graceful site was designated as Hokkaido’s only national cultural property garden. A variety of garden spaces are expansive - Shoin style, a stream in the valley, a brick greenhouse and more.
Around the lawn square, Someiyoshino cherry trees are planted. Spring brings many visitors who love to see the blossoms. In summer, the clear stream hosts fireflies creating a fantasy sight. In fall, maple and other tree leaves turn red and yellow, delighting tourists with autumn colors. It is this time the lights illuminate the fall foliage with different effects from the daylight.
When you get tired of strolling, take some rest at the “Green Center.” Here, you can see the books related to the garden and free WiFi is available.
Hakodate Kosetsuen
Hakodate Kosetsuen is a “genuine landscape garden”
The garden is located within Miharashi Park
Stunning fall leaves
Trees illuminated
Wisteria blooming in the Miharashi Park
秋天的紅葉會感到驚艷，而且是只有當地人才會知道的賞楓景點。
