Mount Hakodate

Mount Hakodate, Hakodateyama, Hakodate, Hokkaido

It is a heavily wooded mountain, 334 meters above sea level, located in the southern part of the peninsula where most of central Hakodate is located. Visitors can enjoy the rich natural scenery and see the ruins of a fortress that was used until 1945, especially the view from the observatory on the top of the mountain is spectacular and was voted one of the best. three of Japan's best night views along with views from Nagasaki's Mount Inasa and Kobe's Mount Rokko.

Mount Hakodate (函館山, Hakodateyama) is considered one of the famous tourist attractions of Hakodate city.

Visitors can reach the top by cable car or bus, or ride the road leading to the top, for the more adventurous and adventurous, there are hiking trails to the top (it takes about 40 minutes). to get to the top). Other facilities here such as restaurants, cafes, rest areas, or souvenir shops... to serve the needs of visitors.

Mount Hakodate Ropeway reaches the top in just 3 minutes. Along the way, you can see the Orthodox Church and Motomachi Catholic Church below, the higher you go, the clearer the view of Hakodate Bay. If you have time, you can walk from Motomachi, from the foot of Mount Hakodate about 5 minutes to Hakodate Orthodox Church, the church lights up and gives a romantic atmosphere different from the afternoon.

At the top of the mountain, there is an observatory consisting of 3 floors. At sunset, the color of the sky gradually changes from orange to blue, tourists often gather here at this time (around 7:00pm from June to August and around 4:00pm) from December to January), so arrange your time and find yourself the location with the best view when coming here. If that's not possible, you can rest easy as there's also an indoor tea room on the 3rd floor, and an observation restaurant on the 2nd floor, where you can dine or drink tea while enjoying the view.

As the night sky darkens, the roads below begin to light up. Views of the city skyline, from the floating Mashu circle in Hakodate Bay, the Goryokaku tower, or the lights of the hotels along the Tsugaru Strait to the east, as well as the Hakodate airport shining brightly and looking like a jewelry box.

After enjoying the night view, visitors can visit the shops located on the 2nd floor of the Observation Deck or at the foot of the mountain. There are many souvenirs named after the night scenery of Mount Hakodate that are sold as gifts for friends and relatives.

Operating hours: 10:00 – 22:00 (21:00 from October 16 to April 24)
Entrance fee: free
Cable car fee:
- Adults: 1,000/trip, ¥1,500/round trip
- Children/students: 500/turn, 700/round trip
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