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Hakodate (函館市, Hakodate-shi) (formerly written as Hakodadi) is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of January 31, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 239,813 with 138,807 households, and a population density of 354 persons per km² (920 persons per ...
The site is in what is now part of the city of Hakodate in Oshima Subprefecture on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a Historic Site since 7 February 2011. The site covers an area of 92.749 square kilometers (35.811 sq mi).
Today, Goryōkaku is a park declared as a Special Historical Site, being a part of the Hakodate city museum and a citizens' favorite spot for cherry-blossom viewing in spring. See also [ edit ]
1907 – Great fire of Hakodate occurred. At that time, some rooms were provided by Sisters of Saint Paul in Hakodate of Chartres as a refuge for orphanages who were kept eye on by nuns. [5] [1] 1912 – The production of Dutch cream cheese had commenced. After a few years, started making butter. [5] 1913 – Main building and Cathedral were ...
The island ranks 21st in the world by area. Ecology. Flora and fauna There are ... Hakodate: Hakodate 433,475 3,936.46 2 cities: 9 towns: c ↳ Hiyama:
Mount Hakodate (函館山, Hakodate-yama) is an inactive volcanic [2] mountain in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan. The mountain is renowned for its view of the surrounding bay and city. The Michelin Green Guide : Japan gave the experience 3/3 stars in a review, placing it on par with mountain views of Naples and Hong Kong. [ 3 ]
Hakodate Park (函館公園, Hakodate Kōen) is a large Western-style park in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan, at the foot of Mount Hakodate. Opened in 1879, [ 1 ] it is a registered as a "place of scenic beauty" in Japan's Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties.
Hakodate Hachiman Shrine (函館八幡宮, Hakodate Hachimangū) is a Shinto shrine located in Hakodate, Hokkaido. It is a Hachiman shrine, dedicated to the kami Hachiman. It is also a Sōja shrine that enshrines all the deities of its region, although it technically does not have a province. It was established in 1445.