What other travelers are saying about Hakodate Orthodox Church
Small Russian orthodox church. You do have to pay a small fee to get in. We wouldn't mind it, except they won't allow any photograph, even without flash. So I don't think it's worth it as I've seen and photographed the interiors of many Russian orthodox church in Eastern Europe like in Sofia, Bulgaria, which is a lot bigger and lot more impressive. That said, you can capture the exterior and see the series of nice onion domes that is characteristic of Russian orthodox churches.
This is an active Church from the Russian orthodox church. The exterior of this church is beautiful which draws tourists to come and take photos. You can go inside to pray but you'll have to take your shoes off. It smells of incense inside. At the base of the stairs leading up to the church is a sign with its history.
