Hakodate is the south gate of Hokkaido. Like Yokohama and Nagasaki, it is also a port trading city with a long history. One of the earliest ports in Japan, the other is Shimonoseki. A port city is always accompanied by the tradition of exchange and trade between foreign nationals, and here is no exception. Many past events are like the Tsutsugaru Strait flowing at the entrance of Hakodate, drifting from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. In summer, 10,000 squid lanterns decorate the strait, and in winter, 10,000 lanterns outline Hakodate. The origin of Hakodate place names can be traced back to the third year of Hande (1454), when Tsutsugaru Masayoshi Kono built a mansion in a fishing village called Uskesi (Ainu means the end of the bay). The building is shaped like a box, so it is named "Box Pavilion". In the second year of Meiji (1869), Xiayi was renamed Hokkaido and Hakodate was renamed. Now, starting from June 5438+February 1 2004, Hakodate merged with the neighboring prefectures, Huishan-CHO, Dufahua Village and Namobu-CHO in the eastern part of the prefecture, becoming the third largest city in Baihai Road, second only to Sapporo City and Asahikawa City, and starting a new starting point.

Although Hakodate is far less prosperous than many big cities, everyone has their own life and Hakodate has its own color and charm. Established in 1859, it is one of the earliest foreign trade ports in Japan. The whole city is full of exotic atmosphere, including the ancient British Consulate, the Tang Dynasty Pavilion, the Greek Orthodox Church and so on. There is a lively morning market in the Bay Area near the railway station, with more than 360 shops lined up. The seafood traded is fresh goods that have just been caught, and there are many varieties, such as squid, sea fans, fish eggs and crucian carp. You can see a big ship tied to the shore within five minutes' walk from the station. This is "Zhou Mo Maru", which was a connecting ship between Aomori and Hokkaido in Honshu at that time. Now it is used as a memorial ship for people to visit. There are also restaurants and cafes at the bow, where you can have a rest while overlooking the harbour.

As early as 1858, Hakodate, Yokohama and Nagasaki were identified as international trading ports, and 1859 started trading activities in June. Since then, with the prosperity of foreign trade, western culture has entered Hakodate. Hakodate Mountain, formed by the eruption of Hakodate volcano, consists of Yamamoto Noshou, Guanyin, Aidang, Qimian and Dizang, the main peaks of Yudian Mountain. The highest point is 334 meters, about 6 kilometers around the peak. It looks like a lying cow, so it is called "Woniu Mountain". Hakodate Mountain is known as the "plant treasure house". There are more than 650 kinds of plants growing on the hillside, which are lush. From the top of the mountain, you can see Tudao Mountain Range, the hilly areas around Juyue and Zhinepu Bay, and the fan-shaped Hakodate City. When climbing the mountain at night, the lights of Hakodate City are like countless gems dotted on the fans, shining, colorful and radiant. The traffic in the city center is like a flowing river of light. On the deep blue sea of the harbor, there are thousands of lights, colorful and jumping with the waves. This is the "Hakodate Night Scene", which is known as one of the three night scenes in the world. Hakodate, also known as "Hong Kong of Japan", has become a tourist attraction.