Former Iwafune Family Garden (Kousetsuen) & Hakodate MOMI-G Festa
Step into Hokkaido’s Only Nationally Designated Cultural Garden
Discover a peaceful retreat where history and nature meet. At Kousetsuen, elegant architecture and a stunning 100-meter maple avenue create unforgettable seasonal scenery, especially beneath the autumn night sky.
Nestled on a quiet hill within Miharashi Park, the Former Iwafune Family Garden, known as Kousetsuen, is a landscape garden created in the 1890s as a villa for the prominent Iwafune family. Covering about 13.3 hectares, it is the only garden in Hokkaido designated as a National Cultural Property. Visitors can enjoy a unique blend of Eastern and Western design, featuring a brick greenhouse and a traditional Japanese-style pavilion for tea gatherings.
In autumn, the garden becomes a vibrant display as roughly 150 species of trees turn brilliant shades of red and gold. The highlight is the 100-meter maple avenue, where fallen leaves and vivid foliage create a striking seasonal landscape.
From late October, the Hakodate MOMI-G Festa adds a magical atmosphere to the garden. Evening illuminations cast a gentle glow over the colorful leaves, creating a dreamlike scene that contrasts beautifully with the daytime landscape.
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- Category
- With friends
- Historic sites, castles, culture properties, architecture
- History, culture, art
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Travel style
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Lavender, flower gardens, gardens
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Parks, green spaces, multipurpose facilities
- Theme parks, tourist facilities
- Travel Inspiration
- Best for a girls' trip
- Nearest airports
General Information
- 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.
