A sparkling jubilee
The future waits for you and me~~
This visit happened to be during Tokyo DisneySea’s 25th anniversary, so the whole park was filled with a dazzling, joyful blue. It’s my favorite shade of blue. The summer Duffy and Friends were riding bicycles out to the seaside, and every character had such a happy smile. Just seeing them made me feel relaxed and cheerful too.
I definitely have to recommend the 25th-anniversary limited-edition Duffy and Friends blind box tote bags. No matter which one you get, they’re super cute. If you go to DisneySea, you should definitely bring one home!
I also recommend the rides Soaring and Frozen!!! You absolutely have to try both. If the lines are really long, I’d recommend buying a FastPass. Toy Story Mania! is also highly recommended. This attraction usually has fewer people, so you can just wait in the regular line.
Also, you definitely have to visit Duffy and ShellieMay’s greeting cottage and interact with them. Disney now has several cameras set up in the greeting cottage, and at the end they give you a QR code so you can decide whether you want to buy the photos.
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Lucky Pierrot Bay Area Main Store
Founded in 1987, this is the very first location of a popular hamburger chain that now operates 17 stores mainly in Hakodate. In addition to classic items like hamburg steaks, they offer more than ten unique original burgers, including one filled with jingisukan (grilled mutton), showcasing a truly creative lineup.
The Chinese Chicken Burger is a must-try when visiting Hakodate. The unique sauce was amazing, even for someone like me who usually isn’t into Western-style sauces. One bite and I was hooked.
I also highly recommend the Hakodate-exclusive coffee milk. The fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, with a great crunchy texture.
They also have special stamps inside the store. I heard each branch has a different stamp design, so it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys collecting souvenir stamps. -
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Mt. Hakodate Observatory
The Mt. Hakodate Observatory is the final stop of Mt. Hakodate Ropeway. The first floor features an inside lounge, the Ryoubi Park popular among locals as a less-crowded area to enjoy the night sceneries. The second floor features a summit shop, and restaurant selling Mt. Hakodate original goods. The third floor features a tea lounge, and the fourth floor features an observatory lounge.
This is one of the locations featured in Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, and also the spot where Heiji confesses to Kazuha.
It’s also known as one of the world’s top three night views. After dark, you can enjoy Hakodate’s unique city lights and bay scenery. The weather wasn’t ideal when I visited, so visibility was slightly affected, but it still couldn’t hide the charm of the beautiful view. -
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Hakodate Bugyosho
Hakodate Magistrate’s Office faithfully recreates the Edo Shognate’s security base around Japan’s northern territory. It is built at the original location in the former Goryokaku (the star-shaped fort), using as much similar skills and provisions as those in the Edo Period, such as pine beams, Bingo tatami mats or sliding doors with hand-made paper.
This is also a must-visit spot for Conan fans. That roof is the one Kaito Kid stood on. You can buy a ticket to tour Hakodate Magistrate’s Office. There’s a shop across the way where you can buy a castle visit certificate, as well as Hijikata Toshizo merchandise and goshuin-style castle stamp books.
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