The Hakodate Port was opened early serving as a supply port of the United States, and Russia and is a town which advanced with the development of its port. The Motomachi district spreading at the foot of Mount Hakodate abundantly features British and Russian architecture, and a popular atmosphere full of the exoticism. In addition, the area is even famous as the last battleground of the Meiji government at Goryokaku Fort. In the spring the area is well known for its cherry blossoms.
Quasi-National ParkThe park is managed by the prefecture with natural scenery based on a national park. |
Onuma Quasi-National ParkMt. Komagatake, Onuma, Konuma, Junsainuma |
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Prefectural Natural ParkFollowing after national park, and quasi-national park is a park representing Hokkaido with its natural scenery. |
Hiyama Prefectural Natural ParkKamome Island, Mt. Iou, Cape Tatenomisaki, Unsekikyo, Nagaiso Coast, Okushiri IslandEsan Prefectural Natural ParkMt. Esan, Cape Shiokubi, Cape Hiura, Esan Azalea Park, Mizunashi Kaihin OnsenMatsumae-Yagoshi Prefectural Natural ParkCape Shirakami, Iwabe / Kotaniishi Coast, Oritohama, Shiriuchi OnsenKariba-Motta Prefectural Natural ParkKumamodori Gorge, Futoro Coast, Sanbonsugi, Mt. Rissho |
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Wetlands Registered Under the Ramsar ConventionWetlands registered by the convention on wetlands of international importance, especially as waterfowl habitat (Ramsar Convention). |
OnumaResting area of migratory birds such as the whooper swan, mallard ducks, and the spot-billed duck. |
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