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Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street (Main Approach to Asakusa Temple)

It gets really crowded, especially on weekends—it’s almost shoulder to shoulder, so be prepared.

Koami Shrine

This shrine is known for strong luck and bringing in wealth, so a lot of people come here specifically to pray for financial luck. It’s pretty famous.

The money-washing area is really popular. Everyone lines up to wash their money, which is kind of fun. The shrine is small, but it has a strong sense of energy and doesn’t feel casual or thrown together.

Goryokaku Tower

Seeing the whole star shape from the plane was super obvious. I recognized it right away, and it felt totally different from seeing it on the ground. You can really appreciate the design from an aerial view.

Seeing that incredibly precise star shape makes you realize how amazing people in the past were.

Mt. Hakodate Observatory

It’s definitely worth coming during the day too. You get a full view of Hakodate city and the bay, and the view feels incredibly open.

You can clearly see Hakodate’s unique geography, with the sea on both sides and a narrow stretch connecting the middle. It’s really special.

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church

The outside of the church feels very European, and walking around the Motomachi area really gives you the illusion of being abroad.

Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

The inside has a European-style design, and the decor is very elegant. It really feels like stepping back in time into high society.
The exterior is super eye-catching too. The yellow-and-blue color scheme is really unique, and you notice it even from far away.

Akanko Onsen

The hot spring was amazing. Soaking in the outdoor bath while watching the snow was incredibly relaxing.
If you get a lake-view room, it really makes a big difference. Waking up to Lake Akan in the morning feels so peaceful.

Lake Akan

Walking on a frozen lake for the first time was honestly pretty mind-blowing. It felt kind of unreal.
Ice fishing was a lot of fun, but whether you actually catch anything really comes down to luck.

Lake Shikaribetsu

This place is seriously so cool. Seeing the whole village made of ice in person felt totally unreal.

Lake Mashu

The view from the observation deck is pretty nice, but there are only a few fixed spots, so it doesn’t take long to see everything.