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.
Mt. Hakodate Observatory | Review by 范慈茜
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It gets really crowded, especially on weekends—it’s almost shoulder to shoulder, so be prepared.
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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. -
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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. -
