Goryokaku Tower offers a panoramic view of Goryokaku Park. Inside, you can also see a model of Goryokaku and learn about its history and changing fortunes. There’s also a cool statue of Toshizo Hijikata. Both the top floor and the first floor have souvenir shops. On the first floor, you can buy Hokkaido-exclusive Monchhichi items and plenty of Hakodate specialties.
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SHIBUYA SKY
An observation facility offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the Tokyo cityscape from a height of approximately 230 meters above the ground. Located on the 14th, 45th, 46th and rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square, the tallest building in the Shibuya area, there are three zones: "SKY GATE," "SKY STAGE" and "SKY GALLERY.
I recommend booking SHIBUYA SKY tickets online well in advance because it gets really crowded. The route there can also be a little confusing, so arrive early to avoid missing the sunset.
The rooftop has an outdoor area, and relaxing there while watching the sunset is wonderful. The escalator is also a must! -
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Hakodate Morning Market
Hakodate Asaichi is a huge market of about 33,000㎡. Some 250 stores, including about 150 member stores of the federation and 100 other stores, sell and serve Hokkaido foodstuffs. Member stores display a sticker of "Asaitchan ," the mascot of the Hakodate market, as their recommended store sign.
The squid-fishing experience is one of the most famous activities at Hakodate Morning Market, but it felt a little cruel to me, so I decided not to try it. I just had some melon instead, and it was incredibly sweet and delicious! Next time, I’d like to have one of the rice dishes sold at the market for breakfast.
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New Chitose Airport
This is the largest airport in Hokkaido which spans Chitose and Tomakomai Cities. With the excellent access to the cities, it is called the aerial gate to Hokkaido. On the two 3000m-long runways, international aircrafts take off and land 24 hours a day.
Before security, New Chitose Airport has souvenirs from nearly every part of Hokkaido. The shops after security are quite limited, so I recommend buying all your souvenirs beforehand.
The airport was very considerate. When I visited, they made an announcement that the security lines were getting longer and advised everyone to allow enough time for checking bags and going through security. (The photo shows the airport's animal model exhibit.) -
