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The name means “the garden fragrant with plum in snow.” The only nationally-designated cultural property garden in Hokkaido.
Hakodate Kosetsuen is a garden in the Miharashi Park in Hakodate City. During the Meiji Period, It was built as a vacation home for a rich merchant based in Hakodate. The name Kosetsuen is said to have been given by a Jodo Sect priest of Kyoto’s Chion-in, meaning “the garden fragrant with plum in snow.”
Around 1930, It became open to the public for free. In 2001, the graceful site was designated as Hokkaido’s only national cultural property garden. A variety of garden spaces are expansive - Shoin style, a stream in the valley, a brick greenhouse and more.
Around the lawn square, Someiyoshino cherry trees are planted. Spring brings many visitors who love to see the blossoms. In summer, the clear stream hosts fireflies creating a fantasy sight. In fall, maple and other tree leaves turn red and yellow, delighting tourists with autumn colors. It is this time the lights illuminate the fall foliage with different effects from the daylight.
When you get tired of strolling, take some rest at the “Green Center.” Here, you can see the books related to the garden and free WiFi is available.
Hakodate Kosetsuen
Hakodate Kosetsuen is a “genuine landscape garden”
The garden is located within Miharashi Park
Stunning fall leaves
Trees illuminated
Wisteria blooming in the Miharashi Park
Some reviews are AI-translated.
This time I visited Hakodate Kosetsuen (Miharashi Park). Although a light rain was falling and it lacked the brightness of a sunny day, it had an added sense of tranquility unique to the woods.
Kosetsuen is a famous spot in Hakodate for fall foliage, and it must be captivating when the maples turn red. Unfortunately, my visit wasn't during foliage season, so I could only enjoy another kind of beauty in the lush greenery.
There are quite a few slopes and woodland paths in the park. At first, I was worried that the routes might be complicated and that I would get lost, but once I started walking, I found that everything was very well laid out, and I felt at ease along the way.
The light rain, the woods, and the winding paths made the overall atmosphere very relaxing. Although I missed the red maples, I unexpectedly fell in love with Kosetsuen in the rain.
If I come back in the fall, I definitely want to see the hills covered in maple leaves with my own eyes!
The autumn leaves here are absolutely stunning! It's one of those hidden spots for fall foliage that only locals seem to know about.
There are a bit more visitors on holidays, but it's not too crowded. You can still stroll around and relax.
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