Hakodate Hachiman Shrine 12 minutes by tram to the "Yachigashira" tram stop 8 minutes on foot to the Shrine. Note that you must climbs stairs before reaching. It is also near Hakodate Park. This shrine stands in a quiet, bracing environment surrounded by the forest of Mt. Hakodate. The entrance is free and it’s open 24 hours so one can go at night . I understand that during festivals or new year , there are grand celebration with horse riding or carrying of altar. Short introduction of Hachiman: In Japanese religion, Yahata , Shinto and later commonly known as Hachiman incorporating elements from both Shinto and Buddhism..#bucketlistreboot