Former Iwafune Family Garden (Kousetsuen) & Hakodate MOMI-G Festa
Step into Hokkaido’s Only Nationally Designated Cultural Garden
Discover a serene escape where history blends seamlessly with nature. At Kousetsuen, the changing seasons come alive through elegant architecture and a stunning 100-meter maple-lined avenue that glows beneath the autumn night sky.
Nestled on a quiet hill within Miharashi Park, the Former Iwafune Family Garden—commonly known as Kousetsuen—is a sprawling landscape garden originally created in the 1890s as a villa for the wealthy Iwafune family. Covering about 13.3 hectares, it is the only garden in Hokkaido designated as a National Cultural Property. As you wander through the grounds, you’ll discover a unique harmony of East and West, with a grand brick greenhouse alongside a traditional Japanese-style pavilion designed for tea ceremonies.
In autumn, the garden transforms into a vibrant display of color as around 150 species of trees turn brilliant shades of red and gold. The highlight is the 100-meter maple avenue, where the crisp air carries the scent of fallen leaves and the canopy forms a glowing tunnel of crimson.
From late October, the Hakodate MOMI-G Festa brings a magical atmosphere to the evenings. As night falls, the garden is gently illuminated, casting a soft glow over the swaying leaves. The scene takes on a dreamlike quality—offering a tranquil, almost unreal experience that feels worlds apart from the daytime landscape.
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- Category
- Flowers, red leaves, nature
- Illumination, light-up
- Recommendations for locals from Hokkaido
- Recommendations for non-locals
- Travel Inspiration
- Best for a girls' trip
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Event period
- 2025/10/17-11/3
- Event venue
- Kosetsuen
- Postal code
- 〒042-0956
- Address
- 北海道函館市見晴町56
- Telephone Number
- 0138-57-7210（Hakodate housing and city facilities public corporation）
- Open
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- Open all year round ("Entei" is closed from Dec. to Mar.)
- Prices
- Free
- Car Park
- 155 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 10 minutes from Hakodate Airport
●By car: About 15 minutes from JR Hakodate Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
