A "TSUMUGU" JOURNEY: A Culture-Weaving Experience

Welcome to Hakodate, a historic port city in Hokkaido. This is a journey to meet the "weavers" of
culture—the people who cherish the city's history while creating new value for the future.

Culture-Weaving Journey
Weaving a new culture while honoring old traditions.

Hakodate, a port city that once flourished through the Kitamae-bune trade routes, has a rich history shaped by the influx of foreign cultures. To this day, the city is home to "weavers"—people who not only carefully preserve its history and traditions but also look to the future to create new and lasting value.

This journey is a special opportunity to connect with these remarkable people and places. You will be immersed in their philosophies, moved by their passion, and astonished by their craft. Through these encounters, you too will become a weaver of Hakodate's story, sharing its charm with the world.

Journey to the authentic Hakodate, far beyond the reach of ordinary tourism.
It's time to embark on a journey and weave a story all your own.

Discover the Real Hakodate:
Five Exclusive Experiences

Step onto the stage of history. Journey to the source of our culinary bounty and the cycle of nature. Meet the cultural artisans shaping the city. This is a special journey, limited in capacity and dates, that connects you with the time, nature, and people of Hakodate in a way you have yet to discover. The more you know, the more you will fall in love with this city.

DINING IN HISTORYPremium Dinner at the Old Public Hall: A top chef meets Hakodate's finest ingredients. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime banquet in a grand Meiji-era mansion.

Location: Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
Highlights: Full-course dinner, exclusive private tour of the historic building

ROOT AND PRODUCERSA Tour of Southern Hokkaido's Artisanal Producers: Savor the "terroir" of Hakodate. A journey to explore the future of food.

Locations: Domaine de Montille & Hokkaido, Sauvage de Hakodate
Highlights: Vineyard tour, wine tasting, accompanying a local deer hunt

HISTORY & ARCHITECTUREWalking Tour of the Historic Old Town: Walk through the birthplace of Hakodate with a local guide. A story of a city where Japanese and Western cultures intersect.

Locations: Hakodate's Western District (Seibu), Red Brick Warehouses, Old Soma Residence, Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
Highlights: Guided historical walking tour

INSIDE THE MARKETEarly Morning Auction Tour at the Wholesale Market: Go to the heart of Hakodate's food culture. An energizing morning inside the normally inaccessible wholesale market.

Locations: Hakodate Local Wholesale Fish Market, Konishi Fisheries
Highlights: Viewing the live morning auction, a behind-the-scenes market tour, breakfast with freshly prepared fish

MORNING IN HERITAGEPremium Breakfast at the Old Soma Residence: A tranquil morning awaits you in one of Hakodate's most important cultural properties. A special breakfast to savor the city's history.

Location: Old Soma Residence
Highlights: Exquisite Japanese breakfast course, exclusive private tour of the residence