Hakodate Park
History
In 1874, a simple park was established at the current site of Hakodate Park. It was not until the year leading up to 1879, however, that the park took on its current unique form through a proposal of Richard Eusden, the British Consul of Hakodate, and with the support of the citizens of Hakodate. Eusden brought the influence of European culture and early concepts of city planning, with strong involvement of the inhabitants of Hakodate. It is these unique origins that bring Hakodate Park its distinct character among public parks in Japan.
At the suggestion of Horace Capron, advisor to Japan's Hokkaidō Development Commission, a museum (Hakodate City Museum) was opened in the park in 1879. This is the oldest of all museums located in Japanese parks.
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Shirakawa Bridge
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Cherry blossoms in spring
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Ferris Wheel at Kodomo no Kuni theme park
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Hakodate City Museum
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Former Hakodate Museum Building 1
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Former Hakodate Museum Building 2
References
- ^ TRAVEL Hakodate - The first step into a modern city
- ^ Hakodate Cherry Blossom Spots
- ^ Tawara, Hiromi (1987). "Origin of Hakodate park and its historical feature". Journal of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architects. 51 (2): 73–83. doi:10.5632/jila1934.51.73.