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[Hokkaido Driving Course] Experience Hokkaido's history and enjoy a drive along the coast!

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This is a driving course that runs from Hakodate to the southernmost tip of Hokkaido while looking at Aomori Prefecture on the opposite shore on the left. First, enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period in the castle town of Matsumae and savor tuna from the Tsugaru Strait. Then, head north along the c...

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Distance: 160.6 km (one way), Travel time: 3 hours and 18 minutes (one way)

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Travel along the southernmost coastline of Hokkaido to Matsumae and Esashi - Departing from Hakodate, we visit Hokkaido's oldest historic town while looking out over the Tsugaru Straits.

This is a driving course that runs from Hakodate to the southernmost tip of Hokkaido while looking at Aomori Prefecture on the opposite shore on the left. First, enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period in the castle town of Matsumae and savor tuna from the Tsugaru Strait. Then, head north along the coast to Esashi, which prospered through herring fishing and Kitamae ship trade, to visit its historical roots and buy souvenirs at the famous Gokatteya Yokan.

Driving course starting from Hakodate Station

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JR Hakodate Station

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Route to the next spot: National Route 5, National Route 227, National Route 228, Prefectural Route 380 Distance: Approximately 94.4 km Time required: Approximately 2 hours

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Matsumae Castle

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 380, National Route 228 Distance: Approximately 1 km Time required: Approximately 4 minutes

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Roadside Station Kitamaebune Matsumae

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To the next spot Route: National Route 228 Distance: Approximately 64 km Time required: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

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Kamome Island

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Route to next spot: Route 215 Distance: approx. 1.2 km Time required: approx. 4 minutes

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Gokatteya Honpo

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