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Mt. Hakodate Ropeway - Mountain Base Station

Mt. Hakodate Ropeway - Mountain Base Station

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The Hakodateyama Ropeway is a popular mode of transportation that offers easy access to Mount Hakodate, one of Hakodate's most iconic scenic spots. It takes approximately 3 minutes to reach the summit of Mount Hakodate, which is 334 meters above sea level, and from the large windows you can enjoy beautiful views of the city of Hakodate, the Tsugaru Strait, and the surrounding mountains. The biggest attraction is the night view of Hakodate, which is said to be one of the world's three greatest night views. From the mountaintop, the lights of the city spread out across the unique topography, sandwiched between the sea on both sides, creating a fantastical scene like scattered jewels. The time from sunset to nightfall is especially popular with tourists and couples, as the sky gradually changes color, creating a romantic atmosphere different from that of the daytime. The daytime view is also spectacular, offering an expansive panorama that stretches across Hakodate city, Goryokaku Fort, and even the distant mountain range. Its charm lies in the different scenery it displays with each season; you can enjoy the refreshing greenery of spring and summer, the vibrant autumn foliage, and the snowy landscape of winter. The mountaintop boasts not only an observation deck but also a variety of restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops, allowing visitors to enjoy meals and shopping while taking in the scenery. Furthermore, an indoor observation space is available for enjoying the night view more comfortably, making it a convenient option regardless of the season or weather. Access is easy, as you can reach the ropeway base station by streetcar or bus, making it a convenient stop during sightseeing. As a must-see classic spot for Hakodate sightseeing, it's a place where you can experience new delights no matter how many times you visit, as well as first-time visitors. The Hakodateyama Ropeway is more than just a means of transportation; it offers a special experience where you can enjoy breathtaking views from the journey to the summit. When you visit Hakodate, why not spend a memorable time enjoying its beautiful scenery?Hakodate · 1.5km from downtown
Hot Springs in Hakodate
No. 5 of Activities in Hokkaido

Hot Springs in Hakodate

4.9
At the southern tip of Hokkaido, the hot springs of Hakodate contain the deep affection of the sea and the gift of volcanoes. When the salty sea breeze brushes across your cheeks, your body sinks into the warm misty spring water. At this moment, the cold and warm symphony between the mountains and the sea quietly plays. The spring water gushes out from the depths of the earth, carrying ancient memories and the mineral essence of the deep sea. As your skin soaks in it, your tense nerves recede like a tide, leaving only the warm current gently lingering in your blood. Outside the spring pool, the outline of Hakodate Bay looms in the dusk or dawn, the sea and the sky are one color, and the lights gradually light up like stars, outlining the quiet curve of the harbor. Whether you look up at the clear starry sky in winter or watch the spring cherry blossoms touch the water, the fatigue of your body and mind is silently dissolved by the warm spring flow. As the water vapor rises, you can see the picture of the city lights and the deep blue harbor intertwined in the distance, as if you are in the gentle boundary between reality and dreams. The springs of Hakodate are not only a warm current that heals the body and mind, but also a harbor for the soul to rest. In the embrace of the hot spring, you can feel the pulse of the deep earth and the breath of the vast ocean, and find a secluded tranquility at the intersection of the mountains and the sea. The warmth here is enough to melt the dust of the journey and become a warm coordinate between heaven and earth that shines forever in the depths of memory.Japan · Hakodate
Yunokawa Onsen
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Yunokawa Onsen

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4.3/5
27 reviews
Yunokawa Onsen is located in the eastern part of Hakodate City. It can be directly reached by the municipal tram, and it only takes about 5 minutes by car from Hakodate Airport. Yunokawa Onsen has an open-air bath with beautiful scenery near the seaside, and you can also overlook the little fishing fires of the squid fishing boats in the sea, and the scenery is charming. Due to its close proximity to Hakodate Port, seafood is abundant, hot springs, and hairy crabs are the characteristics of northern hot springs. Even in Hokkaido, where there are many hot springs, Yunokawa Onsen is very popular. Because it is adjacent to the sea, you can enjoy the sea view while soaking in the hot spring. From summer to autumn, fishing boats go out to sea to catch Hakodate's specialty squid. There are many hotels and inns with different tastes in the hot spring town of Yunokawa. Visitors can enjoy attentive service, comfortable hot springs and delicious food here. Watching Japanese Macaques Bathing in Hot Springs There are about 100 Japanese macaques in the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunogawa Hot Springs. It is refreshing to see the macaques leisurely soaking in the hot springs in the cold season. Every year from December 1 to early May, people fill the pool with hot springs, and the macaques jump into the pool to warm up. The appearance of macaques like ordinary people soaking in hot springs is unusual and novel, and it is a well-known sight in Hakodate.Hakodate · 5.1km from downtown
Hakodate Nanae Snow Park
No. 1 of Ski Resorts in Hakodate

Hakodate Nanae Snow Park

4.2
Hakodate Nanae Ski Resort is a winter Attraction that combines ice and snow sports with natural scenery, providing tourists with a vibrant and fun ice and snow world. With its high-quality snow trails and rich ice and snow activities, it has become an ideal destination for ski enthusiasts and family tourists, suitable for tourists of all ages to experience. The core feature of the Attraction is its diverse skiing experience. Visitors can choose ski slopes of different difficulty levels under the guidance of professional coaches and experience the speed and passion of skiing. Whether it is a first-time visitor or an experienced ski enthusiast, they can find a challenge that suits them. For family tourists, the Attraction has specially designed a children's ski area and a snow ring slide, allowing children to play in a safe environment and enjoy the fun of ice and snow. In addition to skiing, Hakodate Nanae Ski Resort also offers a variety of ice and snow entertainment activities, such as snowmobiles, snow football, ice sculpture viewing, etc., allowing tourists to release their energy in the ice and snow and feel the unique charm of winter. For tourists who like quietness, the observation deck and snow walk in the Attraction are good choices, where you can enjoy the winter beauty of Nanae Mountain and feel the tranquility and magnificence of nature. In addition, the Attraction also has a rest area and a Dining area, where visitors can enjoy hot drinks and food after exercise, relax and enjoy the warm time. Hakodate Nanae Ski Resort is not only a place for skiing, but also a space for people to communicate with nature and winter. Whether you want to experience the excitement of skiing or find a new way of winter entertainment, this place can bring you an unforgettable experience. Here, ice and snow are intertwined with vitality, and nature and fun coexist.Nanae · 24.3km from Hakodate

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Hakodate private charter: Goryokaku + Motomachi + Mount Hakodate 1-day tour [adjustable itinerary/door-to-door pickup]
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Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley · Lake Tōya Snowmobile · Lakeside Farm 1-day Tour
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From Sapporo: Day Tour to Lake Toya &Noboribetsu Hell Valley
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_TI***3x9 July 2026
5.0
Definitely choose this over the rope way. Half the price and much better view and ambience. Went around 2pm and the crowds were small. There's two levels of 360 degree viewing area and some historical things to learn.

Goryokaku Park

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DylanDog1 November 2026
4.0
We arrived at Goryokaku Tower in the afternoon after driving from Lake Toya. The crowds were quite heavy, so we decided to have lunch first at the legendary local favourite, Lucky Pierrot Burger, just across the street.Redeeming our pre-purchased ticket voucher at the counter was straightforward, and despite the large number of visitors, we managed to board the elevator and make our way up to the observation deck without any hassle.At the top, we were rewarded with a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of Hakodate. We enjoyed admiring the beautiful cityscape from above and spent some time taking photographs. To our delight, we were also treated to the sight of a rainbow, which made the visit even more memorable.We spent approximately two hours enjoying the views and taking photographs before heading down. Overall, it was a pleasant and relaxing experience, and a great way to appreciate Hakodate from above before proceeding to explore the nearby Goryokaku Star Fort.

Goryōkaku Tower

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_TI***j022 April 2025
4.0
spectacular view from the mountain top, watching sunset and then slowly getting into the night, feeling so calm and good

Mount Hakodate

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ZoeZoeLo7 August 2026
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easy to redeem, very convenient, parking opposite to the entrance, the night view is very nice.

Mt. Hakodate Ropeway - Mountain Base Station

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Yin Hei9 April 2023
5.0
Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse is the best shopping place in Hakodate, and it has a very literary and youthful atmosphere. Beautiful views of the canal and its old red brick architectural features. The lighting at night makes for a great photo spot. There are as many as 100 shops, restaurants, etc. inside, which is very easy to browse.

Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

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穿ECCO的巴顿🐯17 November 2025
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Take the tram slowly to Yunokawa Onsen Station and check into the Kaiyo-tei Hotel in Heiseikan. Tomorrow we'll be leaving Hakodate; it's just a 10-minute bus ride from the hotel entrance to the airport. Yunokawa Onsen boasts a 400-year history, and legend has it that it's been a place where villagers and travelers have traditionally sought healing and relaxation. During the late Edo period, former Shogunate soldiers like Enomoto Takeaki and Shikata Toshizo came to the hot springs to bathe and heal their wounds during the Battle of Hakodate. Kaiyo-tei is a very large restaurant with both red and clear hot springs, both saline springs. It's very comfortable, and the salt content has a slight antibacterial effect. Dinner will be at Shiosō-tei across the street, a buffet; both the window views and the food are beautiful.

Yunokawa Onsen

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The Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden is located in Yunokawa, a famous hot spring resort. Tropical plants are quite rare in Hokkaido, after all, it is in the north. But if you are a tourist, going to the north to see tropical plants is a matter of whether you have time or not. After all, you can go to Xishuangbanna, Thailand, and Singapore. For non-local tourists, the biggest feature of this botanical garden is that it raises Japanese macaques that take a hot spring bath. Those who have not seen it can come and see it. Of course, this monkey project is also artificial. If you want to see it naturally, you have to go to Noboribetsu Jigokudani.

Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden

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Ginny 지니20 April 2023
5.0
Highly recommend everyone to visit Mount Hakodate Million Night View🤍 It's one of the world's top three night views 🌃 It's really beautiful! You can take mains or bus to Foothill Station Then walk up and take the cable car up to the top of the hill The cable car only runs every 10 minutes If you are in a hurry, you have to watch the screen have written what time the next class is Cable car ride guide! Remember to sit on the right side on the way out 👉🏻 sit on the left side on the return trip 👈🏻 Then you will definitely get a beautiful view ✌🏻 You need to buy an entrance ticket to reach the summit If you have IC electronic payment method recommend you to use the self-service machine! There are many fewer people queuing up than buying tickets manually! Also remind everyone to leave a ticket Because entering and exiting the gate requires scanning the QR code again It will be very troublesome if you lose it!

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Japan Hakodate Hachiman-zaka slope + Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse + Goryokaku Park + Mount Hakodate 1-day tour/adjustable, Hakodate private charter: Goryokaku + Motomachi + Mount Hakodate 1-day tour [adjustable itinerary/door-to-door pickup], and Japan Hakodate + morning market + tropical botanical garden + Trappistine Convent + Cape Tachimachi + Hachiman-Zaka Slope 1-day tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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