Hakodate is a beautiful city on the southern tip of Hokkaido. It holds the unique characteristic of being like a gateway to Hokkaido. This port city is the last stop on the Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train) line, via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, and the first stop on the train network for onward travel into Hokkaido.
Here's all you need to know about where to stay in Hakodate on your next trip.
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Fukushima Prefecture is a part of Japan's northeastern region of Tohoku. It is the third-largest prefecture in size behind Hokkaido and Iwate and is split between the three areas of Hamadori, Nakadori, and Aizu by a mountain range running north to south.
Each area has its own distinctive features, making it important to read up before visiting to make the most of each spot!
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