Motomachi Park, Historical park in Motomachi district, Hakodate, Japan
Description
Motomachi Park sits at the foot of Mount Hakodate and covers about 1 hectare of land. The park holds several historical wooden buildings and provides views across the port.
History
A warrior named Masayuki Kono built a fortress here in 1454, which eventually led to the city being named Hakodate after its box-like shape. The area became a developed district much later, in the mid-1800s.
Culture
The Former Hokkaido Government Hakodate Branch Office and the Former Development Commission Library show how early modern Japan looked in this region. Walking through these wooden structures helps you understand the architectural choices people made when building the city.
Practical
The park has public restrooms and a parking space designated for visitors with mobility needs. The nearby Suehiro-cho tram stop provides easy connection to public transport throughout the area.
Did you know?
Four statues in the park commemorate people who donated money in the late 1800s to improve Hakodate's city infrastructure. These monuments are easy to walk past today, but they reveal how much private supporters shaped the city's development.
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