Goryokaku Park Sakura | Hokkaido's Pink Star Fortress

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At Hakodate's Goryokaku Park, about 1,600 cherry trees transform Japan's only star-shaped fort into a breathtaking "pink pentagram" each early May. The view from 107m-high Goryokaku Tower reveals this perfect marriage of geometry and nature.

Why Visit?
✓ Japan's only star-shaped sakura phenomenon
✓ Aerial view from tower is unforgettable
✓ Night sakura + Hakodate nightscape dual delight

Post by Winnie21 | Apr 29, 2025

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