Hokkaido's Hakodate stands out as the nation's most attractive tourist destination for the second year in a row, according to a recent survey by a private think tank.

See the fish blanketing Hakodate beach. Translated via Google Translate: (From the photographer) "Toi's sardines turned out to be amazing.I will upload the video to Doshin Digital later (Fuji)." ...

After seven hours on the plane and another three-and-a-half hours on the train, I finally found myself on a street of Hakodate, the southernmost city of Japan's northernmost prefecture.

3. Snowshoeing at Hakodate Nanae Snow Park. Hakodate Nanae Snow Park is a must if you're visiting the city in winter. Located about an hour's drive from Hakodate, this snow park is the largest in ...

Boasting 1,600 cherry trees, the fort-turned-park in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, known as the Goryōkaku is one of the most popular destinations for visitors coming to see the cherry blossoms. A ...

In 2019, Hakodate Port celebrated the 160th anniversary of its designation as a treaty port open to foreign vessels. I look forward to watching its continued evolution, camera in hand.

For the freezing winter months, the resort also has an indoor onsen with tatami floors. Photo: Hewitt Resort Hakodate. There are 221 guest rooms that can each accommodate up to four people.

HAKODATE, Japan -- The city of Hakodate on Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido has gained popularity as a tourist spot thanks to the debut of the ...