Many western-style buildings remain in the district today. The area is also home to the “19 slopes of Motomachi”, of which Hachiman-zaka is the most famous and popular.

Walking on the streets of the historic Motomachi district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. © 2025 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Walking on the streets of the historic Motomachi district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. © 2025 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Walking on the streets of the historic Motomachi district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. © 2025 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Walking on the streets of the historic Motomachi district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. © 2025 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Walking on the streets of the historic Motomachi district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. © 2025 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Walking on a backstreet of the historic Motomachi district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. © 2025 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

During our visit to Motomachi, my wife and I also went to Idohado Doughnuts, a unique cafe not far from the Catholic church. Please see the post linked below for more details and many photos.

Idohado Doughnuts, Hakodate, Japan

While visiting the Motomachi district during our trip to Hakodate in southern Hokkaido this week, we went to Idohado Doughnuts, a unique and quirky little cafe.

Norbert Woehnl 📷
Jun 29 '25
Idohado Doughnuts, Hakodate, Japan

All photos shot with iPhone 15 Pro. Edited in Adobe Lightroom Classic.

写真の撮影場所：北海道・函館市・元町