Mount Hakodate
Various transportation options are available to reach Mount Hakodate, including a ropeway, buses, taxis, and personal cars. At the summit, there are souvenir shops and restaurants, making it an essential stop when visiting Hakodate. It is recommended to check the weather and transportation options before your visit to fully enjoy the nature and scenery of Hakodate. The ropeway is particularly popular, and the three-minute journey while overlooking Hakodate city and the sea is also a delightful part of the sightseeing experience.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Mount Hakodate
- Location
- 〒040-0044 6-12 Aoyagicho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido (Hakodate Mountain Friendship Center)
- Access
- From JR Hakodate Station, take the streetcar to Jujiro direction for 5 minutes. From Jujiro, walk for 10 minutes to the base station of the Hakodate Ropeway, where you can transfer to the ropeway for 3 minutes to the summit station.
By car: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Hakodate Station (road closure during snowfall period; use the ropeway).
By car: About 10 km (approximately 20 minutes) from Hakodate Airport via Route 63 and National Route 278. - Parking
- Parking available for 100 vehicles.
- Business Hours
- 【Observation Deck】10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (October 16 – April 24) 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
【Mountain Trail】(Late April – Late September) 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, (Early October – Mid November) 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM *Private cars and rental cars are prohibited (Buses and taxis are allowed) - Contact Information
- Phone Number：0138-27-3333（函館市元町観光案内所）
- Official Website
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