Hill Spots in Hokkaido Area

  • Hachiman-Zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Suehirochou
    Hakodate has many hills but this particularly steep hill is famous for offering the most beautiful scenery. It is loved as the “Charmy Green Slope” as it was used as a location for a Charmy Green commercial. Once you’ve made it to the top you’ll be overwhelmed by the beautiful road extending out towards the ocean. Part of the hill’s appeal is the different views that can be had during each season. There are also steps and handrails going up to the top of the hill.
  • Funami-zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Otaru-shi Inaho Tomioka
    This road extends straight from Funami Sakashita intersection on National Route 5 to the mountainside. From above, visitors can see the ships moored at Otaru Port, and due to the picturesque view, this place was named Funami Saka (ship view hill). The incline of the slope is as steep as 15% in places. It is known as one of the steepest hills in the hillside city of Otaru. When television programs and movies are filmed in Otaru, this hill is guaranteed to make an appearance. In the early morning, visitors can enjoy the sight of the sun rising from the sea, and many people come here to stroll to see Otaru City in the glow of the morning light.

    這個景點的位置在小樽三角市場旁的一個斜坡,從高處可以俯瞰小樽港的斜坡,很適合跟三角市場一起逛的景點。

  • Jigoku-zaka
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    Hokkaido Otaru-shi Tomioka Midori
    Otaru Jigokuzaka is the nickname of the road that leads from around the Midori 1-Chome intersection to Otaru Commercial High School. This area, now a residential area was, when the Fifth Higher Commercial School, which later became the Otaru University of Commerce was established here, it wasn't even a residential area, but a desolate wilderness. It is said that the name Jigokuzaka was given to the hill because going to school in the winter, students had to fight their way through deep snow, and in the summer, they had to sweat their way up and down the hill in the sweltering heat. The incline of the slope is around 10 degrees. When walking down the hill, it feels like a fun descent in a straight line to the sea.

    前回旭展望台への道が通止めだったので、リベンジを果たすべく上った。道の傍らに立っている標識は10%と書いてある。100m進むと10m登るという意味だ。これはかなりの急勾配だ。それを緑1丁目のバス停から旭展望台の入り口まで登った。前回来た時と異なり雪が積もっていない分だけ楽に登れた。

  • Nijukken-zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Motomachi
    The slope is located between Daisanzaka and Nanbu-zaka, and its name comes from the 20-meter width of the road. In winter, the trees along the street are lit up to create a fantastic sight.
  • Daisan-zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Motomachi Suehirocho
    The slope is located between Hachimanzaka and Nijumazaka, and is characterized by its magnificent stone pavement, selected as one of the 100 best roads in Japan by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The area is home to Motomachi Catholic Church, and is a charming blend of old Japanese townscape and exoticism.
  • Saiwai-zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Funamicho
    The hill is located between Chitose-zaka and Sugatamizaka, and its name comes from the fact that Saiwaicho was created by reclaiming the bay below the hill. 620 meters long, it is one of the longest and steepest slopes in Hakodate, and the view from the top is spectacular. The former Russian Consulate is located on the way to the hill.
  • Yayoi-zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Omachi
    The slope is located between Tokiwa-zaka and Higashi-zaka, and is the longest of the typical slopes at the foot of Mount Hakodate at about 720 m. It was originally two slopes, but was converted to one after the Great Fire and given its present name to pray for regional growth and prosperity. The area is also home to such landmarks as the Rinkai Kenkyujo (Rinkai Research Institute) and the monument to the naval deaths during the Battle of Mikimi-yaku (Battle of Mikami).
  • Gokokujinja-zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Houraicho
    The street is characterized by a wide road with a green belt and a bronze statue of Kahei Takadaya, a wealthy merchant who negotiated between the Edo Shogunate and Russia. The area is lined with many famous stores that evoke a sense of history, such as Senjuan Sohonke, founded in 1860, and the teahouse Hishii, which uses a storehouse from the Meiji era (1868-1912).
  • Hiyori-zaka Slope
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Suehirocho
    It is located between Motozaka and Hachimanzaka, and was named after the old pier at the end of the hill, from which one could see the entire port of Hakodate and the sky. The roadside is planted with hydrangeas, which are beautiful when in season.
  • Aoyagi Zaka (Houraicho)
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Hourai Cho 34- Aoyagicho 2223
  • Jigoku Zaka ( Funamicho )
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    Hokkaido Hakodate Funamicho 23- Irifunecho 19
  • Sugatamizaka
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Bentenchou 13/14 - Funami cho 10/11
  • Suribachi Zaka (Aoyagicho)
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Aoyagicho 16- Hakodate Park
  • Chitose Zaka (Bentencho)
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Bentencho 1112- Funamicho 911
  • Tenko nosaka
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Irifunechou 15/19 - Funami cho 22/20
  • Tokiwa Zaka (Yayoicho)
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Yayoicho 14 Omachi 6- Funamicho 78
  • Nanbu Zaka (Suehirocho)
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Suehirocho 45- Motomachi 1819
  • Funami Zaka ( Yayoicho )
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    Hokkaido Hakodate Yayoicho
  • Miyama Zaka (Aoyagicho)
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Aoyagicho 15-16
  • Yachi Zaka (Suehirocho)
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Suehirocho 6 Hourai Machi 8- Motomachi 2226

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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