It was only partly cloudy when we board the train at Sapporo, but it was raining when we disembarked at Hakodate. We came to Hokodate for its famous night view. Unfortunately the summit of Mount Hakodate was above the clouds the entire day and we were quite disappointed not being able to see the night view.
The diesel express train connecting Sapporo and Hakodate.
Salmon and salmon eggs donburi (rice bowl).
The old red brick Kanemori Warehouse was now a mall at the foothill of Mount Hakodate.
The slope leading to old public hall of Hakodate.
English afternoon tea was served at the old British consulate.
The wooden structure of the old public hall.
The Hakodate harbor under grey sky.
Russians merchants built Orthodox church when they came to Hakodate.
This church at Motomachi celebrated its 150th anniversary along with the Hakodate harbor.
Alas, we decided not to go to the summit of Mount Hakodate after seeing the disappearing cables of the ropeway.
After visited attractions on Mount Hakodate, we returned to the beer hall at the red brick warehouse to complete my mini quest of tasting local brews of all three Hokkaido cities.
The local brew of Hakodate.
A friend strongly recommended the curry at Gotoken when he heard my plan to visit Hakodate.
Reflections of the red brick warehouse on wet surfaces.
The city lighted up and the top of the hill was still above the clouds…
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