Traveling the World #348 - Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse @ Hakodate, Japan
Hi Everyone,
One place I really wanted to go this time at Hakodate is to Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse. We didn’t have enough time last time so we have to make time for it this round. We decided to walk from our hotel which was around a 15 minute stroll and literally from afar, we could see these beautiful brick warehouses. The Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, situated along Hakodate Bay, is a cluster of five beautifully restored buildings dating back to the Meiji era. Back in the day, it is used to store dry goods like sugar, rice, and marine items as it was close to the bay. Eventually, these warehouses were not used and were renovated to the current state which is used for commercial use.
Each building has its own purpose including a large shopping area with small shops selling various local goods, a building full of history which we didn’t visit as the kids won’t be interested at all. Another building transformed into a food outlet with a few restaurants and crepe stores. There is also a beer hall which we didn’t go into and the final one is an event space for various exhibitions and workshops.
Here you can see many tourists walking through these warehouses as there is something for everyone. Although the buildings are old, it is now renovated to a very stylish look with lots of modern facilities. People love to come here during sunset as you can see the water glistering behind and eventually the lights turned on around the area bringing out the beautiful colours of the warehouses. As we were there during Christmas, the buildings were decorated with a Christmas theme and the kids loved them.
It is best to walk to the warehouse from the station if you don’t mind a bit of exercise or you could get a bus that stops a few minutes away from the warehouse which we ended up taking on the way back. Normally there will be lots of tourists during peak season but during our visit, there were fewer people than expected so we were able to enjoy the area with a much lesser crowd than usual. If you are visiting during winter, remember to bring a jumper/jacket to keep warm, especially for the night visits.
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It looks really beautiful.. I will definitely visit JAPAN very soon
What a beautiful place! Japan is a lot in my mind these days, I’m really thinking about planning a trip to this country. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Hi dear,good to see you here and one who really love the places.
Keep enjoying this feet and stay blessed ❤️
The Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse appears to be a fantastic place to visit, especially given its rich history and distinctive architecture. I appreciate your suggestions for getting there and making the most of the experience. It's a plus that there were fewer tourists during your visit, as it can be difficult to fully enjoy a place when it's too crowded. Thank you for sharing your insight and recommendations!
One of my favorite countries, nice pictures, thanks for sharing.
Wow! What an incredible place to visit. Thank you for sharing your experience at the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse. I love how you have captured the essence of the place with your photos and description. It is definitely a place on my bucket list to visit, especially after seeing how beautiful it is at night with all the lights on.
I love the mix of history and culture, and it's interesting how they have turned the warehouse into a place full of shops, restaurants, and bars in a cozy atmosphere. I would love to try the local cuisine and taste the sake you mentioned. Thank you again for your amazing photos and for inspiring us all to keep exploring beautiful places around the world.
A very interesting place indeed. It really seems that an excellent redevelopment of those buildings has been done
Great job, Travelgirl, for making time to visit Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse on your recent trip to Hakodate! Your vivid descriptions and photos of the beautifully restored brick buildings, each with its own unique purpose, make it sound like a wonderful place to explore. It's fantastic that you were able to visit during Christmas and see the festive decorations. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and inspiring others to explore new destinations. Keep up the great work!