Recommended sightseeing spots to visit by Hokkaido Shinkansen

Hokkaido Shinkansen terminus "Shin Hakodate Hokuto Station". Located about 18 kilometers from Hakodate Station, the "Hakodate Liner" connects Shin Hakodate Hokuto Station and Hakodate Station.

A romantic town with everything you need to see, eat, and shop.
The exotic townscape of Motomachi is lined with churches that exude a sense of foreign culture and create a beautiful landscape that is sure to charm you.

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

A romantic city with a glittering night view and an exotic atmosphere. The city, sandwiched between Karumi and Hakodate Port, curves beautifully and is counted among the "Three Great Night Views of Japan".

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

Hakodate Morning Market began as an open-air market near the current Hakodate City Hall during the post-war chaos. It moved to its current location in the late 1950s and has since developed into a famous market that attracts tourists from all over the country. Fresh squid, sea urchin, salmon roe and other produce can be purchased at reasonable prices, and the surrounding area is lined with restaurants that use these ingredients.

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

Goryokaku, a star-shaped fortress built to strengthen security in the north, was the site of the Battle of Hakodate.
The park also contains a restored Hakodate Magistrate's Office.

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

The Ancient Highway is an essential part of the history of Esashi. Until the Meiji period, the area prospered through herring fishing by Kitamae ships and cypress lumber trade, and many of the buildings (town houses, shrines, temples, etc.) that were at the height of their prosperity remain along the coastline, allowing visitors to reminisce about those times.

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

Matsumae Town is located in southwestern part of the Oshima Peninsula in Hokkaido Nambu. It was once the castle town of Matsumae Domain and flourished as the political, economic and cultural center of the country and is the only castle town in Hokkaido. It is also famous for Matsumae Castle, the symbol of Matsumae, and one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the country.

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

Onuma Park is a quasi-national park consisting of three lakes: Onuma, Konuma, and Junsai-numa. Bridges connect the small islands in Lake Onuma and Lake Konuma, allowing visitors to explore the islands. There are over 100 islands of various sizes, and visitors can enjoy sightseeing boats and, in winter, snowmobiles and sledding, all of which make the most of the natural environment.

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

Hokkaido The fifth largest island in Japan, Okushiri is a treasure trove of seafood located at the southwestern tip of Hokkaido. Ezo abalone, sea urchin, Okushiri beef, and other delicacies that can only be enjoyed here! Miyazu Benten Shrine, Mt. Kyuujima, and Nabetsuri Iwa can be visited. Hokkaido There is much to learn from the island's development based on the lessons learned from the Southwest Offshore Earthquake.

*Tours may not be available depending on Departure Place

If you go to Hokkaido, you should definitely try the crab! Snow crab, red king crab, and hairy crab are known as the three major crabs. Hairy crab has delicate meat and is characterized by the creamy roe. Red king crab is the king of crabs! The sweetness of the elastic meat spreads in your mouth as you chew it, and it is full of meat and very satisfying to eat. Snow crab is characterized by its elegant crab flavor and rich roe.

"The flesh is so transparent," "The texture is different from anything I've ever had before," and "It's so crunchy" are some of the comments that visitors to Hakodate make when trying squid sashimi. When you put it in your mouth, the suction cups stick to your tongue, and you can enjoy the "dancing eating" sensation that only a freshly caught ingredient can provide. It can be eaten from early Jun., when the fishing season for Japanese flying squid (Pacific pacific squid) opens in the waters off southern Hokkaido.

Compared to other abalones, the shell is long and flat, almost oblong in shape, and has many wrinkles on the surface. The color of the shell varies from dark green to brownish brown to blackish brown, depending on the type of food. In addition to being eaten raw as sashimi or sushi, abalones are also recommended when grilled.

Even in the Hakodate Morning Market, each store has their own unique flavor. There are even hotels in Hakodate that offer an "all-you-can-eat salmon roe breakfast"! We recommend this to anyone who wants to eat as much salmon roe as they want in Hokkaido.