Goryōkaku Park

If you look at Fort Goryokaku from right above, you’ll see it is shaped like a pentagram. It is the first western style castle and where the last samurais fought the new government army 150 years ago. Today it exists as a park.

It’s open from 5am and entrance is free (too generous)!

When spring rolls around the park is famous for its cherry blossoms.

In winter, the moat is decorated with illuminations. Quite a romantic scene.