Old Russian Consulate

The building built in 1908 was used as a consulate until 1944.

Having visited Shoumyouji and Jitugyouji temples in the temple district of Funamichou, we went southwest towards Motomachi to reach Saiwaizaka slope. The former Russian consulate is located further u...

Former Russian Consulate

Original Text

The Russian Federation Consulate Hakodate Japan here is considered the first Russian embassy in Japan. Founded in 1860, now it has been transformed into Hakodate City Consulate and then transferred the embassy to ...

Very wasteful building to leave

Original Text

It is a Western-style building facing Kosaka in Motomachi, Hakodate. It is currently closed and you can only see the appearance. As of April 2022, the entrance is covered with inorganic iron plates, which is different from the Western-style gate displayed on Google Maps. It is a pity that dirt and damage are conspicuous because it is left unattended now, but the design itself is very beautiful, such as the design like the Western building and the contrast between red brick and white plaster. Beautiful return ...

Originally published as Japan のロシア Consulate

Original Text

When you go up Kozaka, you will find it on your right. It is said to be the first Russian consulate in Japan, and it is a brick Japanese-Western eclectic building. You can only see the exterior, but it doesn't seem to be very handicapped, so I was a little worried about it as a historic building.

It's a mess.

Original Text

It was a little far from the tourist area of Motomachi, and I felt like I went all the way, but it was an ordinary ragged building. You can't put it inside, just look from the outside. Moreover, it is difficult to see because the grass is overgrown. It's so rough that I think the floor will come out when I step in.