Cape Tachimachi

A spot with a spectacular view of the Tsugaru Straits from the cliff

Located on the southern side of Mt. Hakodate and jutting out into the Tsugaru Strait, Cape Tachimachi was once a strategic point for monitoring foreign ships. From the about 30-meter-high cliff, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Omori Hama coastline, and on clear days, the magnificent scenery extends to the Tsugaru and Shimokita Peninsulas of Aomori Prefecture. From summer to autumn, you can also witness up close the enchanting sight of the lights of squid fishing boats floating on the night sea.

A corner of the open space has been developed as "Hamanasu Park," and in summer, the pleasant fragrance and pink flowers of the hamanasu (Rosa rugosa), Hokkaido's flower, delight visitors. "Baiten Hamanasu," a seasonal shop open only in summer, is also there, and its famous whelk is popular.

In the surrounding area, there are monuments inscribed with poems by the literary couple Hiroshi and Akiko Yosano. Also, on the way up the slope leading to the cape, you'll find the "Grave of the Ishikawa Takuboku Clan," where the poet Takuboku Ishikawa and his family are buried, making it a must-see spot for literature enthusiasts.

On your way back, why not stop by Yachigashira Hot spring, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath at a reasonable price?

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒040-0045 
Address
北海道函館市住吉町
Telephone Number
0138-23-5440(Hakodate Tourist Information Center)
Open
Closed all day in winter
Car Park
40 spaces
Directions
●By streetcar: From Hakodate Ekimae tram stop, take the train bound for Yachigashira for about 12 minutes, get off at the last stop, and walk for about 20 minutes
●By car: About 30 minutes from Hakodate Airport
Website

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