For a rather unique experience, don

For a rather unique experience, don't miss a visit to the Hakodate City Tropical Botanical Garden which is situated in the Yunokawa Onsen neighborhood. Around 3000 tropical flowers and trees are cultivated within the garden's greenhouse. A variety of orchid species are displayed year-round, making it easy to feel transported somewhere tropical even while the snow is falling on the ground outside! A highlight of the Hakodate City Tropical Botanical Garden is the population of Japanese snow monkeys who make frequent use of one of the hot springs on the grounds in the colder months. Human visitors can also warm themselves in the garden's footbath. Alternately, in the summer months, the on-site Water Square is a popular place for both children and adults alike to beat the heat.