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Another photo from Hakodate: Fort Goryokaku taken from Goryokaku Tower. - Alo Japan

The charming city of Hakodate is located on the island of Hokkaido which sees a large number of domestic tourists but sadly far fewer international travelers. If you are going ... Read more

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Cherry blossom 🌸 at the Goryokaku Park in Hakodate Goryokaku Park is a historical site in Hakodate, Hokkaido, known for its unique star-shaped fortress, which dates back to the 19th century. It’s a popular destination for cherry blossom viewing in spring and offers stunning views year-round. The park also features museums, walking paths, and a tower for panoramic vistas of the surrounding area. 📍 Goryokaku Park, Hakodate, Hokkaido prefecture 📷 IG: traveler_sui

Goryōkaku — meaning, literally, “five-point fort” — is a star fort in the city of Hakodate, Japan. The fortress was built by the Tokugawa shogunate in the mid-1800s to protect the Tsugaru Strait from a possible Russian invasion. Today, Goryōkaku serves as a park for the city’s 280,000 residents, as well as a national Special Historic Site and a hub for cherry-blossom viewing in the spring.

While Hokkaido may be popular for its nature, the authentic charm of a city like Hakodate makes it a cultural delight!

Seeing stars? ⭐ It's not just you! Located in the centre of Hakodate City in Hokkaido Prefecture, lies the impressive Goryokaku Fort - the star shaped pentagon 'star fort' that claims the title of the first western-style fortification in Japan. Surrounded by a moat, this fascinating piece of architecture is best seen from Goryokaku Tower, for aerial views of not just the fort, but the city surrounds. 🏙📷 Captured by @yuuam #VisitJapanAU #Cities#Hakodate #Goryokaku #HokkaidoPrefecture

How to spend 24 hours in Hakodate, Japan. What to do, where to go and the best things to see in Hakodate Japan.

Hakodate is a laid back city in Japan, that carries a ton of history and fun things to do. From parks and skyline views to hot springs.