posted on September 10, 2014
This place is written as [函館山] in Japanese.
The night view from Mt. Hakodate is renowned as one of the top three night views in the world. The panoramic view from Mt. Hakodate is truly spectacular, with the Pacific Ocean extending to the right and the Sea of Japan to the left.
You can easily reach the summit of Mt. Hakodate in just 3 minutes via cable car. Alternatively, there is a hiking trail that takes about 1 hour to reach the top. When visiting Hakodate, experiencing the night view from Mt. Hakodate is highly recommended. It’s truly a sight worth seeing.
Access
- 5 minutes by streetcar to the “Jujigai(十字街)” streetcar stop.
- 10-minute walk to the Ropeway station.
- 3-minute ride on the Ropeway delivers you to the summit.
Hours
- April 25 – October 15; 10:00-22:00
- October 16 – April 24; 10:00-21:00 pm
Address
19-7, Motomachi, Hakodate （the Ropeway station）
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