Hakodate opened its doors early on as a supply center for the United States and Russia, and has continued to grow along with the development of the port.The Motomachi district, which stretches at the foot of Mount Hakodate, is lined with Russian and British architectural styles and is popular for its exotic atmosphere.
It is also famous for the last battle of the Meiji government that took place at Goryokaku. The area is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.