Hakodate, Japan

We have been in Hakodate in 2019, so we decided to take it easy today. Especially after long day yesterday.
The Harbor of Hakodate was one of the first to be opened to foreign trade in 1854 after Japan era of isolation came to an end. As a result many traders from China, Russia and Westerners moved to Hakodate.
Our destination for today was
Goryōkaku, literally, "five-point fort". The fortress was completed in 1866. It was the main fortress of the short-lived Republic of Ezo.
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. We were lucky to see it in 2019.
We also visited art museum.
We extended our day by walking all the way to the port.
Near the port, a wonderful fish market. By now we were too tired to find a place to eat at the market, so back on the ship for late lunch.Read more