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Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden

函館市熱帯植物園

13min walk from Yunokawa-onsen tram stop

This indoor tropical botanical garden by the sea introduces palm trees, bananas, lemons and exotic flowers brought up on hot spring heat. From December to early May, Japanese monkeys bathe in an open-air onsen.

Trappistine Convent

トラピスチヌ修道院

8min by bus from Yukura-jinja-mae

Japan’s oldest women’s convent on a scenic hill overlooking the town, the Trappistine Convent was founded in 1898 by eight French nuns. The present red-brick structures were rebuilt in 1927, and its front garden is open to the public. There is also a travelers’ church, shop and gallery. The popular souvenirs here are handmade madeleine and cookies. 

Kosetsu-en

香雪園

10min by bus from Yukura-jinja-mae

One of Hokkaido’s most authentic Japanese gardens in Miharashi Park (見晴公園), Kosetsu-en dates from 1898 by the Iwafune family. The garden features some 150 kinds of trees, a red-brick greenhouse and a tearoom. From late October to early November, Hakodate MOMI-G Festa (autumn-foliage festival) takes place in the garden and trees are illuminated.

Yukura Jinja

湯倉神社

1min walk from Yunokawa tram stop

Dating from 1617, Yukura Jinja is a historic heart of Yunokawa Onsen on a small hill near Yunokawa tram stop. The present structure was built in 1941 and the grounds have a tiny bamboo glove.

JRA Hakodate Racecourse

函館競馬場

1min walk from Keibajo-mae tram stop

There are 25 JRA racecourses in Japan, among them Hakodate is the oldest, which opened in 1896. The main stand has several eateries and an observation deck overlooking the sea. The JRA racing are held on Saturday and Sunday from mid June to mid July.

Taisei-yu ♨︎

大盛湯

1min walk from Yunokawa tram stop

Opposite the Hakodate Museum of Art is this maritime museum with displays on the north‐sea fisheries history. The reception is next door to the performing arts center.

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Wakamatsu Ryokan ♨︎

割烹旅館若松

10min walk from Yunokawa-onsen tram stop

Wakamatsu is the city’s finest onsen ryokan along the beach, all Japanese-style rooms have an ocean view and a tablet computer. They prides itself on its kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) using local seafood. There are also ocean-front baths for guests.

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Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisatei ♨︎

湯の川プリンスホテル渚亭

10min walk from Yunokawa-onsen tram stop

This seaside hotel has Japanese-style rooms with private open-air baths and nicest views, the cheaper rooms are faces the inland site. All guests can use their attractive open-air baths overlooking the strait. You will be find reasonable prices during the off-season.

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Heiseikan Shiosaitei Bekkan Hanatsuki ♨︎

平成館しおさい亭 別館花月

10min walk from Yunokawa-onsen tram stop

The Heiseikan Shiosaitei’s annex hotel Hanatsuki boasts ocean-front rooms with private open-air baths. There are also scenic communal baths. It is located in front of Yunokawa-onsen bus stop.

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