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Esashi Port Town
江差町Hokkaido
Esashi Port Town is renowned for its historical significance during the Edo period, particularly as a center for herring fishing that brought considerable wealth to the area. The town features well-preserved merchant houses that showcase traditional architecture and offer a glimpse into the prosperous past of this coastal community.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring and autumn for pleasant weather and fewer crowds
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 3.5· 68 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to wander the historic port town streets; individual attractions/museums charge separately.
- Website
- kaiyou-maru.com/marina.html
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~4h 15m by car
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