Inishie Kaido Street
Explore a Historic Port Town Full of Charm
Esashi prospered from the 17th century as a hub for the Kitamae-bune shipping route, built on cypress timber trade and herring fishing. Today, its heritage lives on along “Inishie Kaido Street,” where historic merchant houses, storehouses, and temples line the old national road in Nakauta and Ubagami. These structures, dating back to the Meiji era, create a unique blend of Japanese and Western styles.
Stroll along well-maintained paths, admire tiled roofs and wooden facades, and enjoy local flavors like Nishin soba (Herring soba). For a break, visit Esashi Town Kaisho Hall, a tourist hub with a free rest area.
Esashi was one of Hokkaido’s earliest open ports, and its streets still echo with history. Add this timeless townscape to your Hokkaido travel plans for an unforgettable experience.
* Please note: The historic Yokoyama Residence is temporarily closed, but its exterior can still be viewed.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Address
- 北海道檜山郡江差町中歌町、姥神町、津花町
- Telephone Number
- 0139-52-4815（Esashi Tourism Convention Association）
- Prices
- Free
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 120 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●By car: About 90 minutes from Hakodate Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
