miroslavt358
Very nice building in park. We had a performance with our dancing group during festival in front of this building and it was pleasant experience. Nice location for have a relax and view on sea and part of Hakodate city.
FumihiroMorigaki
The edge of the building is gold or yellow, so the building is outstanding. The interior is chic, so you may feel as if you are VIP. If you enter the building early, not just berfore the building close, you may be able to take photos of yourself with the costumes like noble class.
elsiek
This magnificent building dominates the top of the hill and is worth the climb up! You must take your shoes off to enter as much of the flooring is original. There are many rooms to visit and the English explanation in the handout pamphlet is more than adequate. A lot of the original furniture and features have been kept and restored so you are able to get a good feel of how the building worked in its heyday. As an unexpected bonus, many Japanese young ladies come to the hall to dress up in Meiji period costume. Their squeals of delight as they became a princess for an hour were a joy to behold
mbaas
This is well worth a visit. The whole area is full of historic buildings which together evoke the feeling of an earlier/smaller Hakodate. From the Old Public Hall you also get a beautiful view of the nearby harbour area. Allow for about an hour to an hour and a half to visit the area.
bunincanada
It was pretty inside out. It was hard to walk up the hill in December as some parts were super icy, so be careful if you are visiting during the winter time.You get a student discount, so bring your student ID!
AndrewK266
Just a short walk up from Perry's Square, is the grand old timber building of the Old Public Hall painted in Grey and Yellow, a congenial blend of Japanese and Western cultures. We did not enter the building due to rushing to view Mount Hakodate before dusk set. The signage at the gate of the building states "Concert in Old Public Hall" - Hakodate Ensemble Lab Concert 2013. Overall a lovely view of Hakodate city and harbour area from the lawn which are lined with blooming flowers in the garden,
sankes
On the top of a hill, this old restored building is a delight. When I visited there were lots of Japanese young ladies in courtly dress having their photos taken in this regal magnificent hill top location. One could imagine the views the dignitaries had from the veranda overlooking hakkodate bay. Evocative
Angiiiangle
An old building which attracts the tourists to be there. There is a traditional western style for rent and you could dress to make you feel you were at that period. You could see the room where the ex Emperor and the current Emperor sleep during their visit. The hall is nice and I recommend a visit.
meiyih
the building is attractive from outside view due to the English style architecture, painted in bright yellow & blue. The interior exhibits the room that the royal family once stayed & a deck from the 2nd floor that provide a nice view of the Hakodate port
alanyeo76
Just a small building and nothing much to offer... But good to see...
JPR743
this is a mixture of russian and western wood architehture with some japanese elements. Truly eye-catching
bblueing
水色と黄色が鮮やかな旧公会堂です。坂の上の方にあり、入場料は300円です。内部はスリッパに履き替えて見学します。見学ルートが示されています。
ジュノッチ
木の作りの昔ながらの洋館。文明開化と呼ばれた時代にタイムスリップしたようでした。その時代に気持ちをはせ、楽しいひと時を過ごしました。
きょんちゃん103
前から、行きたかったので、お姫様に変身できるのです。色んなドレスがあって、着替えて公会堂の中を歩いていいのが、楽しかったです。髪の毛も別料金ですが、セットしてもらえますし、その気になれば、ダンスもできるって感じでした。着替えて写真だけを写すというところは、ありますが、そのままで、歩きまわれるっていうのも楽しかったです。
tweetyako
ここでは、長いドレスが借りられ、それを着て館内を歩けます。ベストスポットを探して、記念写真はいかがですか?バルコニーとかが素敵です。