Hokkaido Prefecture

Hakodate

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Ride a tram that shares the street with cars
Japan's trams, or streetcars, run down the middle of ordinary streets and stop at small platforms among shops and homes, so the ride shows you a city at street level. Buy a one-day pass, get off wherever something catches your eye, walk a little, and catch the next tram. Apart from the line in Tokyo, these are in cities you would visit on a longer trip, such as Hiroshima, Nagasaki or Hakodate.
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Ride tiny Ferris wheels in time-capsule parks
These small amusement parks, with a handful of gentle rides on a rooftop or a hill, have run for decades and feel like a trip back to the mid-20th century. Ride the little Ferris wheel for a view of the town or the mountains, then try a carousel or a miniature train. Many close one day a week or in winter, so check the operating days before you go.
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Snack your way through a food market
Japan's food markets are narrow, often covered streets of fishmongers, pickle shops and sweet stalls, and many sell small bites to eat on the spot, such as grilled scallops, rolled omelet and fresh sashimi. Buy a little at each stall and eat it at the shop or in a seating area, as some markets do not allow eating while walking. Go in the morning, since many shops close by mid-afternoon.

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