Hoheikan
Hoheikan
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- Nakajima-Kōen • 5 min walk
- Horohira-Bashi • 9 min walk
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okuhara2016
Nagoya, Japan64 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
I visited the s-snow festival on the 6th and was recommended at the tourist information center.
The blue exterior looks stylish against the pure white snow. Built as the best accommodation, the chandelier ceiling decoration is gorgeous and numerous, and the plums are the prettiest of all.
I feel a long history and a packed feeling from the part about the snow festival published by Hokkaido Shimbun on the first floor bookshelf. I thought it was not something to neglect when I learned a little about the karma.
The blue exterior looks stylish against the pure white snow. Built as the best accommodation, the chandelier ceiling decoration is gorgeous and numerous, and the plums are the prettiest of all.
I feel a long history and a packed feeling from the part about the snow festival published by Hokkaido Shimbun on the first floor bookshelf. I thought it was not something to neglect when I learned a little about the karma.
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Written 10 February 2025
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,703 contributions
Oct 2019
Hoheikan is a wooden building constructed in Western style in the 19th century, when Japan was opening to the world. Its function was as a "guest house" where VIPs stayed when they visited the city. The building is painted pastel blue, quite an unusual colour. Among other guests, three Emperors of Japan stayed there. A small fee is charged to enter the building. Hoheikan is in Nakajima Park. The autumn leaves make a spectacular show.
Written 28 February 2020
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ひさこ2016
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan115 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
It is located in Nakajima Park.
It is a beautiful blue and white building, but it has played various roles.
I went there in the summer, so I didn't know, but I wanted to see it standing in the snowscape.
Do you mind if I go there at least once?
It is a beautiful blue and white building, but it has played various roles.
I went there in the summer, so I didn't know, but I wanted to see it standing in the snowscape.
Do you mind if I go there at least once?
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Written 12 July 2024
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lovebug163
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia175 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
A pretty blue Western form structure built to host dignitaries by the Hokkaido government. The Meiji Emperor stayed here. The building was relocated from its previous location in Odori to here. Be sure to visit the Japanese garden which is behind the building.
Written 19 September 2016
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William S
Kobe, Japan1,579 contributions
Oct 2019
We loved the building and it has been well-maintained. The wooden sills and doors are really gorgeous. The building is easy to tour, the cost is low and there are toilets available. It would be nicer if furnished in the style and use of the period and if the landscaping was better. Even so, if you are in the park it is worth a visit.
Written 29 October 2019
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Gillian G
182 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
We just walked around taking photos everywhere. You see wedding parties and lots of cute little dogs. Loved the relaxed feel of this location. The purple function house is cute but didn’t go in.
Written 13 October 2019
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Emily_G_Scott
Sydney, Australia403 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Came here to see Najimakoen well published Japanese garden. I was not disappointed as the park put on the best display of autumn colours. The lake gives mirror reflection of the colourful trees and bonzai.
If you have time, this is excellent place to enjoy the beautiful and serene garden.
If you have time, this is excellent place to enjoy the beautiful and serene garden.
Written 7 November 2018
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,703 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This important cultural property welcomed three successive Japanese emperors, beginning with the Meiji Emperor. This building is made of wood, in Western style, similar to a number of public structures in Hokkaido of that era, It is painted pastel blue and white, These days, it is open for public inspection during the day and can also be hired for conferences, wedding receptions and so on. Hoheikan is furnished in period style, 'Hotel' is probably misleading, it is better called a ;guest house' for senior people. The hotel is adjacent to Nakajima Park
Written 3 October 2018
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618josia
56 contributions
May 2018 • Family
lot of cherry blossom trees in front of the building...didnt have chance to explore inside the building tough... few bench for sit and relax, nice pond with sloppy ground.
Written 27 July 2018
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Don P
Dallas, TX13,757 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
The western style building has historical importance built in 1880 as a hotel and is now used as a wedding venue or meeting facility. It is nice looking wood building mostly American style with some European touches. The Meiji Emperor was its first guest in 1881. When we visited in August we did not get inside as it closes at 5PM.
Written 29 October 2017
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