In Hakodate, there is a Trappistine monastery where men are not allowed, and in the neighboring city of Hokuto, there is a "Trappist abbey" of the same denomination. As the name "Trappist" implies, this monastery produces Trappist butter. …

During my trip to Hakodate in the spring of 2021, I circled Kikonai, Matsumae, Esashi, and the Oshima Peninsula. From now on, we will guide you to the sightseeing spots in the Oshima Peninsula. Hokkaido Shinkansen Kikonai View SpotAddress …

Since I went all the way to Hakodate, I went looking for a cafe with a view of the sea. Cafe Umi to Glass Location : 15-2 Sumiyoshi-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan Access : Approximately 15 minutes by car from Hakodate Station. About 15 min…

Hanami in the southern area of Hokkaido is well known for spots such as Goryokaku and Matsumae Castle. The city of Hokuto, adjacent to Hakodate, also holds a light-up event called the "Hokuto Sakura Circuit" when the cherry blossoms are in…

In 2021, I visited Hakodate during the Golden Week holidays, but I decided to revisit in November as well, hoping to get there before the snow fell. The last time I stayed at the "Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi", this time I stayed at the "Ho…

From the airport, we visited Goryokaku Park, Hakodate's largest cherry blossom viewing spot, via the Trappistine Monastery. Goryokaku Park, Hakodate's most famous tourist attraction, is a surprisingly distant 15-minute drive from Hakodate …

I toured the Hakodate and Matsumae area for cherry blossoms, and the Trappistine Monastery near Hakodate Airport, on the outskirts of Hakodate, is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. We visited the Trappistine Monastery after stoppi…

Hakodate is famous for two local chains, Hasegawa Store and Lucky Pierrot.This was my second visit to Hakodate, but my first to Lucky Pierrot. For sightseeing convenience, the location next to the Hakodate Asaichi is the most convenient. T…

On my second night at Tokyu Stay Kokodate Asaichi, I visited the main restaurant Kikuyo Shokudo, which is famous for its Tomoe-don (three-kinds of seafood bowl with salmon roe, sea urchin, and scallops). Kikuyo Shokudo has two branches in …

On my trip to Hakodate, I stayed at the Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou-no-Yu and chose a plan that included breakfast, so I had a seafood bowl at the Hakodate morning market for breakfast. On the first day, I went to Suzuya Shokudo locate…

In the previous article, we introduced the lobby and rooms of Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou no Yu. Since there is a large hot spring bath on the 18th floor, the top floor, we would like to introduce the bath, lounge and breakfast. Click …

We have visited Hakodate and Matsumae, the final destination of the cherry blossom front as it moves northward. I will report on my trip to Hakodate in several parts. First, I would like to introduce "Tokyu Stay Hakodate Asaichi Tou no Yu"…