The biggest highlight is the pathway over the sea leading to the shrine. It’s usually submerged, and only appears at certain times, so actually getting to walk across it feels a little moving.
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Aobagaoka Park
Located in central Mori Town, Approx. 1 hour by car from downtown Hakodate, this park is a beloved place to relax for local residents. Approx. 1,000 Yoshino cherry trees were planted to commemorate Emperor Taisho’s enthronement, and the park opened in 1914. Today, it remains a famous cherry blossom spot with 1,000 trees across 17 varieties, mainly Somei Yoshino, including Mori Town native varieties such as Mori Komachi and Aoba Shidare.
It’s not really the kind of tourist spot you *have* to go out of your way to add to your itinerary, but it’s great for a relaxed walk and zoning out.
There’s a big lawn, and on a nice day it’s super pleasant to stroll around or just sit and chat. It feels like locals come here a lot, and the overall vibe is pretty laid-back.
The park is fairly clean, and the paths are easy—nothing too tiring. It’s good for kids to run around, and also totally fine for older folks to take a walk.
Spring or fall is especially comfortable. Lots of greenery, and it definitely puts you in a better mood. -
Okayama Forest Park Doitsu no Mori
A nature-themed park spread across green rolling hills, inspired by the scenery of the German countryside. The park features flower fields, with tulips and nemophila in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in fall coloring the landscape. One of its charms is strolling through the spacious grounds while enjoying the peaceful scenery and seasonal blooms.
There are animals inside that you can see and interact with, like sheep and rabbits, so kids will probably have a great time. But if adults are just coming to stroll around, it might feel a bit touristy and leisurely rather than like an exciting outing.
The restaurant and souvenir shops go with a German sausage and beer theme. It’s fine if you want to try something different, but don’t expect it to be super authentic. -
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
Mt. Fuji was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013. Opened in 2017, this facility-known for its striking architecture-lets you learn more about Mt. Fuji, long a symbol of Japan for its one-of-a-kind beauty.
The whole building is beautiful and really well designed. Inside, they use interactive exhibits to explain everything about Mt. Fuji—from geology and culture to religion—in a way that’s clear but not boring.
The coolest part is the “Inverted Fuji” ramp. Walking up it feels like you’re slowly “climbing” Mt. Fuji. When you reach the top and see the huge window view, on a clear day it’ll seriously stop you in your tracks—Mt. Fuji looks massive and stunning.