Hakodate Park has many attractions♪ Ride on Japan's oldest Ferris wheel (Hakodate Park, Kodomo-no-Kuni)

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Former Hakodate Library and Mt.

Hakodate Park was created with the participation of citizens.

Get off at "Aoyanagi-cho" stop on the streetcar and walk for about 3 minutes to see Hakodate Park. Opened in 1879 (Meiji 12), the park has a long history.
The British consul stationed in Hakodate at that time called for the establishment of the park, which was supported by many citizens, and was completed with funds and trees donated by influential people and labor contributed by citizens, making it one of the few urban parks in Japan.
The park is home to the Hakodate Museum No. 1 and No. 2, which are tangible cultural properties of Hokkaido, the Hakodate Municipal Museum, the Shirakawa Bridge, Hokkaido's first stone bridge, and a bamboo grove, among many other attractions.
Moso bamboo

Bamboo, which prefers warm climates, does not grow well in colder regions, so it is rare to see a bamboo grove in Hokkaido. The moso bamboo, which initially consisted of seven plants each, has now grown into a magnificent bamboo grove.

Image courtesy of Parks and River Management Division, Public Works Department, Hakodate City
Image courtesy of Parks and River Management Division, Public Works Department, Hakodate City
The black pine tree that once stood in the residence of Kahei Takataya, a wealthy merchant in the city's Horaicho district. It was transplanted to the park around 1878.

Retro atmosphere of Kodomo no Kuni

Image courtesy of Hakodate Park Children's Country

Hakodate Park has a "Children's Land" with playground equipment. The rides are nostalgic and cute. Among them, the "Aerial Ferris Wheel" is especially recommended. This Ferris wheel, designated as a national tangible cultural property, is the oldest Ferris wheel still in operation in Japan.
It is a small Ferris wheel with a height of 10 meters and eight seats, but you will be surprised when you get on it!
It is surprisingly tall.

Tsugaru Straits seen from the Ferris wheel

At the boarding area, an attendant tells you that you will be able to see the Tsugaru Straits as you go up. I was excited.
As I was riding, I could see the blue sea on my right.
It is a small aerial walk of less than 4 minutes per lap. Children and adults can also enjoy the ride.

Image courtesy of Hakodate Park Children's Country

There are other animal facilities in Hakodate Park.
Small animals such as rabbits and Ezo squirrels, birds such as ducks and chubos, as well as iguanas and turtles live peacefully in the park.

Hakodate Park has a lot to offer. Why not spend a relaxing day experiencing history and riding nostalgic rides?

Children's Land Admission is free, rides are 300 yen per ride.

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