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Japan

Hakodate / Catch the sunrise sushi

MeowScore 😻92/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Cherry blossom season and traditional Sakura Festival 🌸

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january

Experience amazing snow festivals and winter sports ❄️

🎎
february

Visit ancient temples and shrines during the peaceful winter ❄️

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march

Admire the early blooming cherry blossoms 🌸

🎉
april

Enjoy the full bloom of cherry blossoms and the traditional Sakura Festival 🌸

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may

Witness the stunning views of the city as it awakens from its winter slumber 🌸

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june

Experience the fantastic marine life of Hakodate 🐳

🎆
july

Enjoy the cool breeze and the beautiful fireworks display 🎆

🎉
august

Take part in the lively Hakodate Port Festival 🎉

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september

Enjoy the stunning autumn foliage 🍁

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october

Experience the vibrant colors of autumn and take a hike in the mountains 🍂

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november

Experience the Susukino Ice Festival and amazing winter scenery 🌨️

❄️
december

Experience the romantic winter wonderland and Christmas illuminations 🎄

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Tipping

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No tipping culture in Japan

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Japan

Cash is preferred, splitting bills is not common practice, no tipping expected in any service industry.

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Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable

Good infrastructure & parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Relatively Accepting

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Things to do

The mainstream

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Hakodate Orthodox Church
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Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
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Mount Hakodate
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Hakodate Morning Market
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Goryokaku Park

The mainstream

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Hakodate Orthodox Church

A meow-gnificent building with onion-domed towers that will make any cat feel like they're in Russia. A unique spot for some cat-perience.

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Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

A charming shopping district where cats can find treats, souvenirs and even restaurants that cater to their taste buds.

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🌃
Mount Hakodate

Cat-mera ready? The panoramic view of Hakodate from the summit is absolutely purr-fect, especially at night!

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🐟
Hakodate Morning Market

Fresh seafood galore! Meow-velous place to sink your paws into some tuna or salmon sashimi.

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🌸
Goryokaku Park

A star-shaped fortress surrounded by cherry blossoms in the spring and colorful leaves in the fall. Perfect place for a cat nap.

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Off the beaten path

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Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
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Motomachi Park
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Yunokawa Onsen
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Hakodate City Tropical Botanic Garden
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Tachimachi Cape

Off the beaten path

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Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

A western-style building that used to be the city hall. Admire the architecture and learn about Hakodate's history. A hidden gem for curious cats who love to explore.

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Motomachi Park

A park built on a hill that offers a panoramic view of Hakodate. Stroll through the serene park, filled with flowers and trees, while taking in the breathtaking scenery. A cat's paradise.

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🍹
Yunokawa Onsen

A hot spring resort area near the beach. Relax in the soothing waters and feel your troubles melt away. The purrfect spot for cats to unwind.

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🌱
Hakodate City Tropical Botanic Garden

A lush garden inside a greenhouse. Home to various species of plants and animals, including butterflies, birds, and fish. A hidden oasis for cats.

Google Maps
🌊
Tachimachi Cape

Overlook the city with a stunning view of the ocean and mountains. A peaceful spot for cats to enjoy nature's beauty.

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biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable

Good infrastructure & parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Relatively Accepting

Mindful meoweler tips

Delightful seafood delicacies

Hakodate is known for its fresh seafood like squid and salmon roe. Cat tourists should visit the morning market to taste these delicacies and shop for unique cat gifts.

Visit the famous red-brick warehouse district

Explore Japan's oldest western-style port while admiring its unique red brick warehouses, now transformed into shops, restaurants, and cafes - a pawfect spot to relax and enjoy the view.

Take a ride up Mt. Hakodate's Ropeway

Enjoy breathtaking views of Hakodate from the top of Mt. Hakodate, accessible by cable car. The stunning panoramic views come alive at night, attracting cat tourists from all over Japan.

Useful external sites

www.hakodate.travel/en

Hakodate Travel↗

Official tourism website of Hakodate city

www.japan-guide.com/e/e5350.html

Japan-Guide↗

Comprehensive travel guide for Japan

www.japan.travel/en

Japan National Tourism Organization↗

Official tourism website for Japan

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