Emperor Kameyama of the Kamakura period saw the moon slowly moving above the bridge and thought it looked like the moon was crossing it, so the bridge was named Togetsukyo Bridge. Also, nearby Horinji Temple has a tradition called Jusan Mairi, in which 13-year-old children pray for wisdom. On the way back across Togetsukyo Bridge, they must not look back, or the wisdom they just gained will disappear. Later, a legend also arose that couples crossing the bridge must not look back, or they will break up. This was also a filming location for Detective Conan: Crimson Love Letter. It's really beautiful, and I think it would be even prettier when the maple leaves turn red.
Togetsukyo Bridge | Review by Star
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This is said to be the largest MUJI in Hokkaido, and it’s also the largest MUJI I’ve ever visited! It’s very convenient to get to, right next to the Goryokaku-Koen-mae tram stop. I originally thought I’d just browse around before going to Goryokaku, but once I went inside, I couldn’t stop. They really have everything, and the selection is so extensive that you’ll want to look carefully through every section. I had been searching for naan mix for a long time, and they actually had a huge amount of it here. I also finally found canvas sneakers in the right size, which I hadn’t been able to find anywhere else.
And it’s not just MUJI. There’s also a large, fun-to-browse Loft on B1, with a very complete selection of household goods, beauty products, stationery, accessories, and more. I had originally planned to spend only an hour here, but before I knew it, I had completely lost track of time. It took me about half a day to finally leave Share Star. A large part of what I spent during my few days in Hakodate went toward shopping here. If you already enjoy browsing MUJI and Loft, I really recommend adding this place to your Hakodate itinerary.
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