The beautiful city of Hakodate offers various experiences for the adventurous traveler. While walking around the beautiful city, make sure to visit Goryokaku Park. Before becoming known for its beauty today, Goryokaku was built as a fortress by the Tokugawa shogunate. The park is now popular for its unique star-shaped structure and is visited by tourists from all over Japan and locals. To see a panoramic view of the park, head up Goryokaku Tower’s observation deck located next to the park. 
Goryokaku is Hokkaido’s most famous spot for cherry blossom viewing, so don’t miss out when visiting during the spring! The park is filled with 1,600 cherry blossom trees, turning the entire area into a sea of pink. The blue water of the moat even turns pink at the end of the season as the petals fall. Cherry blossom viewing is especially stunning at night, as there are lanterns hung throughout the park to illuminate the sakura.

美丽的函馆市为喜欢冒险的游客提供了各种体验。漫步美丽的城市，一定要去五棱阁公园。五棱阁在以其美丽的景色闻名于世之前，是德川幕府修建的一座堡垒。现在，该公园因其独特的星形结构而广受欢迎，吸引了来自日本各地的游客和当地人前来游览。要想俯瞰公园全景，可登上公园旁的五稜郭塔观景台。 
五稜郭是北海道最著名的賞櫻景點，春天來到這裡一定不要錯過！公园里种满了 1600 棵樱花树，整个区域变成了一片粉红色的海洋。花季结束时，护城河的蓝色河水甚至会随着花瓣的飘落而变成粉红色。夜晚的樱花尤其迷人，因为整个公园都挂满了灯笼，照亮了樱花。

五棱阁曾是一座要塞，如今的五棱阁公园则是一座公众公园，游客可以在这里的观景台上俯瞰城市和春天的樱花。       

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您可以坐在树下，欣赏历史悠久的五棱阁的自然美景，在独特的星形建筑周围散步，放松身心。 

While Goryokaku was built as a fortress, today Goryokaku Park is enjoyed by the public with an observation deck overlooking the city and spring sakura.       

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The northernmost prefecture and the least developed in Japan, Hokkaido is famed for its fine local produce and unique natural environment, with plenty of space and a milder climate for high-quality seasonal harvests. With rich farming conditions and access to fishing, locally-grown products like potatoes, corn, and crabs create regional specialties, earning Hokkaido the nickname of the “Kingdom of Food.” Its mountainous landscapes feature volcanoes, valleys, and towns by the sea where wineries and dairy farms are unmatched in quality. 

Hokkaido’s capital city, Sapporo is made famous by the local brew of the same name, with the Sapporo Beer Museum serving beers and jingisukan (lamb barbeque), a Hokkaido specialty dish. The annual Snow Festival at Odori Park takes over the city each winter showcasing incredible ice sculptures and winter food. Warm up in winter with a hearty bowl of butter miso ramen and spicy soup curry, or cool off in summer with locally-made ice cream. Taste samples from Sapporo’s iconic sweet stores, while next door the city of Yubari famously produces the most expensive melons in the world. A short trip away, the canal of Otaru City prides itself on local glasswork and fishing some of the prefecture’s freshest seafood. 

World-class ski resorts in Niseko thrive in the winter, and hikers embrace scenic views in summer around Hokkaido’s national parks such as Shiretoko and Daisetsuzan. They offer stunning views over sparkling lakes and Mount Yotei (Hokkaido’s own Mount Fuji look-alike), while the natural hot springs at Noboribetsu’s Hell Valley bubble away, offering amazing open-air onsen experiences. One of the main cities in Hokkaido’s south, Mount Hakodate looms over Hakodate by the seaside, where over 300 vendors gather daily at the morning market selling seafood that’s high-quality and fresh. With adventure sports and lavender fields at Furano, for all this and more, Hokkaido Prefecture is perfect for nature lovers. Bountiful with seasonal produce and local cuisine, Hokkaido is a lush foodie heaven overflowing with natural beauty.

北海道是日本最北端的一个县，也是日本最不发达的一个县，因其优质的当地特产和独特的自然环境而闻名遐迩。北海道拥有充足的空间和温和的气候，可以收获优质的季节性农产品。北海道拥有得天独厚的耕作条件和渔业资源，当地种植的土豆、玉米和螃蟹等产品成为当地的特色美食，北海道也因此被誉为 "美食王国"。北海道山峦起伏，有火山、山谷和海边小镇，酒庄和奶牛场的品质无与伦比。 

北海道的首府札幌因当地的同名啤酒而闻名，札幌啤酒博物馆（Sapporo Beer Museum）提供啤酒和北海道特色菜羊肉烧烤（jingisukan）。每年冬季，在大通公园举办的冰雪节（Snow Festival）都会在札幌市内上演，冰雕和冬季美食令人叹为观止。冬天，来一碗香浓的黄油味噌拉面和咖喱辣汤取暖；夏天，来一份当地制作的冰淇淋降温。您可以品尝札幌标志性甜品店的样品，隔壁的夕张市出产世界上最昂贵的甜瓜。不远处的小樽市运河以当地的玻璃制品和捕获县内最新鲜的海鲜而自豪。 

冬季，新雪谷（Niseko）的世界级滑雪胜地欣欣向荣；夏季，北海道的知床（Shiretoko）和大雪山（Daisetsuzan）等国家公园风景优美，是徒步旅行者的好去处。在这些国家公园里，您可以欣赏到波光粼粼的湖泊和与富士山相似的四台山（Mount Yotei）的迷人景色，而登别地狱谷的天然温泉则汩汩流淌，为您带来令人惊叹的露天温泉体验。函馆山是北海道南部的主要城市之一，在海边的函馆早市上，每天都有 300 多个摊贩聚集在一起，出售新鲜优质的海鲜。北海道还有探险运动和富良野薰衣草田等，是自然爱好者的理想之选。北海道盛产时令农产品和当地美食，是一个充满自然美景的美食天堂。

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北海道北部的岛屿县拥有美丽的自然景观，其多样的环境孕育了当地优质的肉类、蔬菜和时令海鲜，并由此创造了地方美食和著名的乳制品。 

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The northern island prefecture of Hokkaido offers a beautiful natural landscape whose diverse environment produces high-quality local meat, vegetables, and seasonal seafood to create regional cuisine and famous dairy products. 

Sit beneath the trees and enjoy the natural beauty of the historic Goryokaku, where you can relax and walk around the unique star-shaped structure. 

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The archipelago of Japan consists of four main islands, eight regions of Japan, and a total of 47 prefectures between them, each with their own diverse traditions, culture, food, and history. Hokkaido is the main northern island, followed by Honshu (home to Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, and Chugoku), Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Okinawa islands to the southwest.

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There’s worldwide appreciation for Japanese food, with Tokyo boasting the world’s highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants for the 12th year in a row in 2019. Not only is Japan home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the world, but the Japanese cuisine (“washoku”) is also celebrated as one of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritages. The main staples of Japanese food include rice (in various forms from steamed white rice to mochi), soy products (tofu, soy sauce, miso soup, natto), fish (sashimi, bonito flakes, grilled salmon), seaweed (kombu, nori, wakame), noodles (soba, udon, ramen), and tsukemono (Japanese pickles). Different regions of Japan also have their own specialty foods. Osaka, considered “The Nation’s Kitchen” is the birthplace of takoyaki, Kyoto is famous for tofu and yuba, and Okinawa is known for goya champuru (bittermelon stir fry). Many regions in Japan have their own special twists on dishes like Japanese ramen, nabe (hot pot), and ozoni (mochi soup eaten on New Year’s Day). Explore the Japanese foods above and learn about the diversity of Japanese cuisine, then perhaps you can join a food experience and learn to make Japanese food during a cooking class, become an expert on Japanese sake or tea during a tasting experience, or discover your new favorite type of ramen during a ramen tour. The landscape of Japanese food is evolving, so eating in Japan is always an adventure, with restaurants and chefs riffing on traditional and modern foods, Eastern and Western cooking styles and flavors, and creating inventive eats like chocolate ramen, matcha beer, or ridiculously pillowy Japanese pancakes. Discover your new favorite Japanese food here on byFood and delve deeper into Japanese food culture.

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Rani Kitchen in Hakodate is decorated in orange, with a picture of the Taj Mahal outside. The shopkeeper is from Nepal and the music evokes this heritage.

The lunch set at Rani Kitchen starts at 650 yen, with free refills of naan and rice, and soft drinks for 100 yen, the standard price. Rather than authentic Nepalese curry, the taste is rearranged to suit the Japanese palate. The curry has lots of vegetables and a refreshing spiciness that goes down easily.

The cheese naan set is 1,050 yen (tax included). It includes their daily curry and one choice of curry cheese naan, turmeric rice, and salad. There's a lot of cheese and it is freshly cooked and melty, which is a must for cheese lovers.

If you would like to try some curry in Hakodate, why not visit Rani Kitchen?


Rather than authentic Nepalese curry, the taste of the dishes at Rani Kitchen have been adapted to suit the Japanese palate. The curry has lots of vegetables and a refreshing spiciness that goes down easily. The lunch set starts at 650 yen, with free

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Creative Cuisine / Fusion Food

VegeVege Kitchen is a restaurant that serves up 100% vegan cuisine in Hakodate, Hokkaido. No dishes on the menu are made with any animal ingredients. Instead, customers are able to experience plenty of delicious and fresh vegetable-based dishes. 

The menu includes a weekly lunch plate and a lunch bowl that comes with a generous serving of rice. The presentation and colors make the food look stunning. The lunch box set alone has about 10 colorful vegetables all seasoned individually. 

They also have oatmeal teriyaki hamburger, vegetable karaage, and vegetable curry dishes for all the curry lovers out there. 

The entrance of the restaurant has a sliding door, behind which many cute lunch boxes are lined up for customers to take out. 

VegeVege Kitchen only opens for lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and requires reservation at least a day in advance. Almost every lunch set costs around 1000 yen.  


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Other Cuisine

Yasai Bar Miruya is a restaurant that has a focus on authentic Japanese pescetarian and vegetarian cuisine in Hakodate, Hokkaido. There are many locals who visit the shop and the service is friendly enough that customers are part of a tight knit community. The restaurant offers a very homey space, exuding a relaxing atmosphere for all customers. 

Every meal set is around 2000 yen and is filled with delicious, creative vegetarian dishes. Their ovo-pesco vegetarian dinner set has ginger, carrots, konnyaku, bean curd salad, soup, sanma (Pacific saury), and brown rice, a fulfilling meal at an affordable price. In addition to the lunch set, there is also special ramen that can be ordered upon request. They also have tasty homemade wines.

The owner of Yasai Bar Miruya is attentive to all dietary needs and makes sure that she meets the specific needs of all vegetarians. 

The restaurant serves lunch on Wednesday and Thursday and reservations are required at night. 


A vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Yasai Bar Miruya could turn a lifelong meat lover into a vegetarian with their delicious plant-based Japanese cuisine. They serve lunch sets, ramen, and also have tasty homemade wines.

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Grano E Acqua is a vegan-friendly pizza place in Hakodate, Hokkaido. While they serve up many traditional western pizzas, they make sure to add some with a traditional Japanese twist.

The dough of their pizza is neither too thin nor too thick, and the highlight of the pizza is the toppings and cheese. For example, they have one pizza that has a runny egg yolk on top, not typical of Italy’s classic pizza. They also serve up a large portion of salad with all sorts of meat toppings available. In addition, there is also a wide variety of creamy pasta and spaghetti to choose from on the menu. 

The shop has a simple design and the service is attentive and friendly. For pizza lovers, Grano E Acqua is a must-visit place in Hakodate.

Grano E Acqua is a vegan-friendly pizza place in Hakodate, Hokkaido. While they serve up many traditional western pizzas, they make sure to add some with a traditional Japanese twist.

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