Mount Hakodate

Mount Hakodate (”ŸŠÙŽR, Hakodateyama) is a 334 meter high, wooded mountain at the southern end of the peninsula on which much of central Hakodate is located. On clear days and nights, in particular, the views from the mountain are spectacular and included among Japan's three best night views alongside the views from Nagasaki's Mount Inasa and Kobe's Mount Rokko.
Facilities at the summit, which is accessible by ropeway, bus or car, include free observation platforms, souvenir shops, a cafe and a restaurant.

Getting there and around
By ropeway
The Hakodateyama Ropeway departs from the Motomachi District. The ropeway's lower station can be reached in a 10 minute walk from the Jujigai tram stop (5 minutes, 210 yen from Hakodate Station) or by direct Hakodate Bus from Hakodate Station (10 minutes, 210 yen, 1-2 buses/hour in the evenings). The ropeway costs 1500 yen for a round trip or 1000 yen one way. It operates every 15 minutes from 10:00 to 22:00.
By direct bus
From late April to mid November, there are multiple direct buses per hour between Hakodate Station and the summit of Mount Hakodate in the evenings (30 minutes, 400 yen one way). The buses are operated by Hakodate Bus and covered by the day passes for trams and buses.
By car
There is a toll-free road to the summit of Mount Hakodate that is open from mid April to mid November. However, the road gets closed to individual car traffic in the evenings between 17:00 and 22:00 (16:00 to 21:00 in October and November).
How to get to and around Hakodate

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Hotels around Hakodate
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Condominium Stella SiteSet in Hakodate, near Hakodate Station, Hakodate City Office and Hakodate City Hall, Condominium Stella Site features free WiFi. Every unit has a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. A microwave and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. The apartment provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Goryokaku Park is 4.6 km from Condominium Stella Site, while Hakodate Goryokaku is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Condominium Panoramique MotomachiSet in Hakodate, conveniently near the Hakodateyama and Motomachi area, Condominium Panoramique Motomachi is an apartment featuring free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site for a fee. Mount Hakodake Ropeway Station, Hakodate bay area and Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is a 7-minute walk away. All units at the apartment feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath and a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave, fridge, kitchenware and electric kettle. All apartments feature a washing machine with tumble dryer and massage chair. A variety of restaurants is available within a 5-minute walk from the property. Guests can also find supermarkets within a 10-minute walk from Condominium Panoramique Motomachi. Hakodate Goryokaku is 5 km from Condominium Panoramique Motomachi, while Hakodate Park is a 7-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 9 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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FAV HOTEL HAKODATESet in Hakodate, within 4.6 km of Goryokaku Park and 5 km of Hakodate Goryokaku, FAV HOTEL HAKODATE offers accommodation with a bar and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 50 km from Mount Iou. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and selected rooms also offer city views. At FAV HOTEL HAKODATE all rooms include bed linen and towels. An American breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near FAV HOTEL HAKODATE include Hakodate Station, Hakodate City Office and Hakodate City Hall. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 7 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com
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Hakodate Danshaku Club Hotel & ResortsA 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station, Hakodate Danshaku Club Hotel & Resorts offers rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with a balcony, a living area and a kitchenette. Danshaku Hakodate Club Hotel & Resorts is an 8-minute drive away from Sanroku Station which offers access to the Mount Hakodate Ropeway. Hakodate Morning Market is only a 1-minute walk and Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse is a 15-minute walk away. Rooms are spacious and bright, featuring tile flooring and simple contemporary design. En suite bathrooms offer views of Mount Hakodate. The Danshaku Club Hotel features bicycle rental and coin-operated laundry facilities. Guests can shop at the in-house sundry shop. A Western breakfast is served in guestrooms.View on Booking.com
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JR Inn HakodateSituated 4.6 km from Goryokaku Park, JR Inn Hakodate features rooms with air conditioning in Hakodate. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy city views. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near JR Inn Hakodate include Hakodate Station, Hakodate City Office and Hakodate City Hall. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELSThe Share Hotels HakoBA Hakodate offers accommodation in Hakodate, a 6-minute drive from Hakodate Park. Guests can relax on the terrace at the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the building. All rooms feature air conditioning, heating and a safety deposit box. Extras including slippers and towels are provided for guestsf comfort. Some rooms have a desk and refrigerator. There is a shared kitchen and shared lounge at The Share Hotels HakoBA Hakodate. Free luggage storage and lockers are available at the property. There is a gift shop and drinks vending machine on site. There is a restaurant, bar and coffee house on site. Breakfast is also served at the property. There are a few restaurants, cafes and convenience stores within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Suehirocho Station and Jujigai Station are both under a 5-minute walk from The Share Hotels HakoBA Hakodate. Mount Hakodate Ropeway is located a 7-minute bus ride from the property, while Goryokaku Park is a 20-minute drive away. Hakodate Airport is a 25-minute train ride away.View on Booking.com
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Pension Puppy TailPension Puppy Tail is nestled a 5-minute walk or a 1-minute drive away from JR Hakodate Station. Decorated in retro style, it provides free WiFi and a free-use microwave in the lobby. On-site free parking is available. Pension Puppy Tail is a 5-minute walk from Morning Fish Market and a 5-minute drive from Bay Area. Hakodate-yama Ropeway is also a 5-minute drive away, while the mountain's observatory can be reached within a 10-minute drive. Rooms come with either European-style bedding or traditional futon bedding. They all include both air conditioning and heating facilities. An electric kettle and fridge are provided and some rooms feature private bathroom. All rooms have a hairdryer. For guestsf convenience, laundry, ironing and shoeshine services are available. Guests can also store luggage at the front desk or make use of the fax and photocopying machine. Free small heating pads will be provided during winter.View on Booking.com
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Hotel WBF Hakodate Watatsuminoyu `Hot Spring`Featuring 4-star accommodation, Hotel WBF Hakodate Watatsuminoyu `Hot Spring` is set in Hakodate, 4.2 km from Goryokaku Park and 4.5 km from Hakodate Goryokaku. Built in 2019, this 4-star hotel is within 50 km of Mount Iou and 500 metres of Hakodate Station. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel WBF Hakodate Watatsuminoyu `Hot Spring` every room has bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Hotel WBF Hakodate Watatsuminoyu `Hot Spring` offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna, hot spring bath and spa centre. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Cantonese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Hakodate City Office, Hakodate City Hall and Hakodate Port. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 6 km from Hotel WBF Hakodate Watatsuminoyu `Hot Spring`.View on Booking.com
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Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari Hewitt ResortLocated in Hakodate, within 4.3 km of Hakodate Goryokaku and 5.3 km of Goryokaku Park, Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari Hewitt Resort provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 44 km from Mount Iou. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari Hewitt Resort also provide guests with a city view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari Hewitt Resort. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Popular points of interest near Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari Hewitt Resort include Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, Yunokawa Onsen and Hakodate Arena. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 1 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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HOTEL•SPA CENTURY MARINA HAKODATESet in Hakodate and with Goryokaku Park reachable within 4.9 km, HOTEL•SPA CENTURY MARINA HAKODATE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 5.2 km from Hakodate Goryokaku, 50 km from Mount Iou and 2.2 km from Hakodate Park. Private parking is available on site. All units in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain units at HOTEL•SPA CENTURY MARINA HAKODATE also have a city view. The units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. Guests at HOTEL•SPA CENTURY MARINA HAKODATE can enjoy a buffet or an Asian breakfast. The hotel features a wellness area with a sauna. Speaking both English and Japanese, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Popular points of interest near HOTEL•SPA CENTURY MARINA HAKODATE include Hakodate Station, Hakodate City Office and Hakodate City Hall. The nearest airport is Hakodate, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.View on Booking.com
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