Motomachi Hyakudan Park

Motomachi Hyakudan Park is an urban green space in Yamatechō featuring multiple levels and terraces that structure the landscape. Many steps connect the different elevations and create a distinctive pathway network across the sloped site.

The park was established in 1987 in the Motomachi district, which became an important settlement during Hakodate's early period. The area attracted international merchants and continues to be remembered for this cosmopolitan heritage.

The park displays a blend of Japanese and Western design elements that reflect Hakodate's long history as an international trading port. You see these influences in the pathways, steps, and plantings that bring together different architectural traditions.

You can easily reach the park by tram from Hakodate Station with just a short ride. Since the site sits on a slope, wear good shoes and be ready for many steps and uphill paths.

The name literally means "hundred steps", but the actual count is much higher, making it a visual surprise for visitors. Different viewpoints throughout the space offer sightlines to nearby historic buildings such as the Old Public Hall and several heritage churches.