HokkaidoLeisure

Hakodate Tsutaya Books (函館蔦屋書店)

Flow of the course

About 80 min here

About 30 min to the next stop

Next stop: Lunch with a local burger found only around Hakodate

About this spot

Located in Ishikawa-cho, Hakodate City, this is a large bookstore that combines books with dining and relaxation spaces. The ceilings are high and the aisles wide, so it is easy to get around with a stroller and children can walk the shelves on their own. The picture-book and children's-book corners are extensive and there are places to sit and read, making it just the right place to unwind slowly in the morning. There are also shelves of books about Hakodate and Hokkaido, so looking up the hilltop park you are heading to next is a fun way to pass the time. It is perfect for a morning when you want to save energy for water play in the afternoon.

Tips

Opening hours can differ by section, so check the official website before you leave. It is relatively quiet right after opening, so children can choose books calmly. Buying drinks and snacks here will save you trouble at the park in the afternoon. The parking lot is large, making it an easy stop by car.