Hachiman-zaka Slope
八幡坂
The most famous slope in Motomachi, a straight stone-paved street lined with trees that leads down to Hakodate Harbor, where the Mashu Maru ferry is moored at the end. It is a frequent location for films and advertisements.
Hachiman-zaka is the most representative of the 19 slopes in Hakodate's Motomachi district. It is about 270 meters long, lined with street trees along its stone pavement. From the top of the slope you can see all the way down to the harbor and the Mashu Maru, a Seikan ferry moored across the water. It has been the setting for JR advertisements and many films, and is considered one of the most beautiful slopes in Japan. Nearby are Nijikken-zaka, Osanzaka (listed among Japan's 100 Selected Roads), and other slopes, ideal for wandering between churches. Admission is free. In winter, from December to February, the street trees are decorated with lights. The slope is shared with vehicles, so watch for traffic when taking photos, and wear non-slip shoes when the road is icy.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hakodate Orthodox Church
- Motomachi Catholic Church
- Former British Consulate of Hakodate
- Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
- Lucky Pierrot Bay Area Main Store
- Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
- Hakodate Meiji-kan
- Mount Hakodate