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Hakodate Ropeway

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Hakodate Ropeway

函館山ロープウェイ

Hokkaido

The Hakodate Ropeway offers stunning panoramic views of Hakodate city and the surrounding area. It takes visitors to the summit of Mount Hakodate, where they can enjoy breathtaking sunsets and a spectacular night view, often considered one of the best in Japan.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more popular destinations in Hokkaido, overlooking this scenic experience.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 408 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult round-trip fare
Nearest station
Sanroku Station · 1 min walk
Website
334.co.jp

Today

10:00–22:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tags

scenicviewpointevening

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