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Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

It is a masterpiece of Western-style architecture with a touch of elegance, as if it were cut out of the Meiji era.

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The Old Public Hall of Hakodate ward, a Western-style building constructed in 1910, underwent extensive conservation and repair work in 2021, restoring it to its original beauty.
The building is characterized by its colonial style, symmetrical from the front view, with kirizuma hafu (gable on the ridge roof) on both sides and supporting columns.
The contrast between the bright yellow and soothing light blue colors gives the building a beautiful and elegant appearance.

As the museum says, "cut out of the Meiji era," the time in the museum is as if one has time-traveled back to the Meiji era.
The furnishings are displayed as they were in those days so as not to destroy the quality of the space. Inside the building, there is a room for ball games, a small and large cafeteria, the office of the chamber, a toilet and bathroom, where visitors can get a real sense of the facilities that were built to welcome His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince in 1911.

The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward is a popular facility for its beautiful scenery.
The building sits on top of a small hill with a view of the ocean in front of it.
The balcony inside the building is a particularly good spot to take in the view.
It is also deeply moving to be able to enjoy the spectacular view that His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince would have once seen here, together with the Public Hall.

Highlights

  • The building is a representative work of Western-style architecture of the Meiji period, which has been reborn based on wooden architecture unique to Japan.
  • The facility used by His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince has been recreated as it was in those days. The furnishings are displayed as they were in those days.
  • The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, built on a small hill, offers a beautiful view of Hakodate Port.

Photos

  • The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward with its distinctive colors. Beautiful bright yellow and soothing light blue.

    The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward with its distinctive colors. Beautiful bright yellow and soothing light blue.

  • The interior of the hall is a faithful reproduction of the former public hall. The elegant furnishings are displayed as they were in those days.

    The interior of the hall is a faithful reproduction of the former public hall. The elegant furnishings are displayed as they were in those days.

  • Dress rental and hair and makeup services are available for a fee, and you can take pictures on the balcony overlooking the port, feeling like a princess.

    Dress rental and hair and makeup services are available for a fee, and you can take pictures on the balcony overlooking the port, feeling like a princess.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

A

The indoor AR mapping (available by downloadable smartphone app) includes English, Chinese (simplified/traditional) and Korean support. The pamphlet provided at entry is available in English only, and some staff members can speak basic English.

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Re-entry is not allowed.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?

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Eating or drinking is not allowed.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Lockers are available to use at no charge.

Reviews

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  • 江華

    來這可以透過360度視角攝影的動畫,可以一覽施工前的館內景觀設計哦可以了解更多日本和西洋風格融合的重要文化財產哦

Details

Name in Japanese
旧函館区公会堂
Postal Code
040-0054
Address
11-13 Motomachi, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Telephone
0138-22-1001
Closed
New Year’s holiday period.
Hours
April to October
Tuesday to Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday to Monday: 9:00am-7:00pm
November-March: 9:00am-5:00pm
Admission
Adults 300 yen, Students 150 yen, Free for preschool children
Directions
7 min. walk from Suehirocho streetcar stop
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)