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Goryokaku Fort

Japanese name: 五稜郭

Goryokaku is a star-shaped Western-style fort completed in 1866, the first of its kind in Japan. Today it's a park famous for cherry blossoms and offers great aerial views from the adjacent tower.

Opening hours: Inside the fort: 5:00–19:00 (April–October), 5:00–18:00 (November–March). The outer park is always open
Getting there: 18 min walk from the Goryokaku-koen-mae tram stop, or 10 min from the Goryokaku-koen-iriguchi bus stop
Map: Open in Google Maps ↗
Official site: www.hakodate-jts-kosya.jp/park/goryokaku ↗

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