Mt. Hakodate Ropeway

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The ropeway at Mt. Hakodate is about a ten-minute walk from the Jujigai tram stop and about ten minutes by car from Hakodate Station and right next to the ruins of the Nambujinya encampment. The gondolas are large with seating for 125 people, and have two stations, one at the base of the mountain and also at the peak observatory station. The top speed is seven meters per second and the top of the 334-meter-high mountain is reached in about three minutes. The beautiful seasonal scenery from the observatory deck at the summit and night view of Hakodate is highly regarded as the world's best and is a representative of tourism in the city. It is often crowded for an hour or two after sunset with people visiting to see the night view.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Motomachi 19-7 Map
Area: Hakodate Area
Phone: 0138233105
Hours: [4/20-9/30]10:00-22:00
[10/1-4/19]10:00-21:00
Closed: open everyday
※There will be a suspension period for a few weeks from around Mid-Oct. to Mid-Nov. due to regular inspections.
Fees: [Fare] Adults round trip 1,800 yen, Children round trip 900 yen
Parking Lot: Available(86spaces)
※Fee
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay)
Smoking: Available (mountain top only)
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: *Tel will connect you to general information. *Business hours may change. Please check the homepage for the latest information.
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Possible (nursing room available)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Stunning views - agree it is top 3 night views in Japan

Reviewed : 2023.05.21

The car park is next to the doorway station . Do come early as it gets filled up quickly then you will be directed to park elsewhere. Cost:200 yen per hour . Payment station is right at exit of car...
Amazing night view at Mt Hakodate Ropeway

Reviewed : 2023.05.14

We visited Mt Hakodate Ropeway on May 3 2023. The night view was amazing with the beautiful glittering city lights . However it was rather squeezy in the cable car rides both ways Perhaps it was...
Nice view but too crowded

Reviewed : 2023.05.04

We went as a tour group and skipped the ticket queue. We went to watch the sunset. Indeed, the view was nice, but it got super crowded. We managed to view the nature side of the view, but not the...