From Aomori I took the train north to Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido. The train goes through the Seikan Tunnel, the longest (and deepest) undersea tunnel in the world.

Hakodate is famous as one of the first international trading ports in Japan. Like Nagasaki and Kobe it is home to a wide range of religious buildings.

Russian Orthadox Church, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

Perhaps the most famous attraction in Hakodate is the “million dollar” night view from the summit of Mt Hakodate. On my first day it was a little cloudy so I didn’t attempt the standard night shot and got some shots of others admiring the view.

View from the summit of Mt. Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

It was crowded from the traditional viewpoint looking over the city, but if you just went around the corner you could get some nice shots looking west over the ocean.

Looking west from the summit of Mt. Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

And for those interested in the 645D. Here’s a crop from the above image of the bottom right ship.

Crop of the above image.