This Japanese town looks unremarkable, but is an unexpected delight
Hakodate, a Japanese port city on Hokkaido island, offers unexpected attractions despite its unremarkable appearance. The town features quirky sights like squid-design manholes, the star-shaped Goryokaku Fort built in 1864, and a 107-meter observation tower providing panoramic views. Motomachi's cobblestone neighborhood showcases 19th-century architecture blending Japanese and Western styles, including a Russian Orthodox Church and British Consulate.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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