Mount Hakodate
Access to Mount Hakodate
Latest Information on Access to Mount Hakodate from April 2025
Updated: APR 8, 2025
| Transportation Methods |
Apr 18, 2025 (Fri) - Sep 30, 2025 (Tue) Availability |
Oct 9, 2025 (Wed) - Nov 9, 2025 (Sun) Availability |
Nov 10, 2025 (Mon) - Apr 13, 2026 (Mon) (scheduled) Availability |
※Subject to change due to road conditions and other factors |
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| Ropeway | ○ | ✕ *Maintenance closure during autumn |
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| Mount Hakodate Climbing Bus (Route 1) | ○ | ○ | ✕ | |
| Taxi | ○ | ○ | ✕ | |
| Tourist Bus | ○ | ○ | ✕ | |
| Private Car, Rental Car | △ | △ | ✕ | Restrictions apply (*1) |
| Hiking | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Bicycle,Motorcycle | △ | △ | ✕ | Restrictions apply. Ropeway required (*2) |
* Fees and business hours are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
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(*1) Traffic Restrictions for Private and Rental cars
Closed to prevent congestion during the following times, open otherwise:
From April 18, 2025 (Fri) to September 30, 2025 (Tue), 17:00 - 22:00
From October 1, 2025 (Wed) to November 9, 2025 (Sun), 16:00 - 21:00
From 11:00AM on November 10, 2025 (Mon) to 11:00 AM on April 13, 2026 (Mon), the mountain road will be closed during winter from 11:00.
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(*2) Traffic Restrictions for Two-wheeled Vehicles
Bicycles and motorcycles are not allowed on the mountain roads.
Points for Each Transportation Method to Mount Hakodate
Ropeway
The main way to go sightseeing on Mount Hakodate is by using the ropeway. It takes only 3 minutes from the Sanroku Station to the summit station, and you can enjoy the view of the receding cityscape and the approaching Mount Hakodate through the glass of the 125-person gondola.
Fares (Regular)
| Category | Round Trip | One Way |
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| Adults (Junior High School and Above) | 1800 yen | 1200 yen |
| Children | 900 yen | 600 yen |
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Children under 2 years old are free. One preschool child (3 years and older) per adult is free, more than one is charged as a child. |
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Ropeway Operating Hours in 2024
Operates every 15 minutes (00, 15, 30, 45 minutes) (every 5-10 minutes during rush hours)
| Period | First Departure | Last Upward | Last Downward |
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| April 18, 2025 (Fri) - September 30, 2025 (Tue) | 10:00 | 21:50 | 22:00 |
| From October 1, 2025 (Wed) | 10:00 | 20:50 | 21:00 |
Mount Hakodate Climbing Bus (Route 1)
There is a Mount Hakodate Climbing Bus (Route 1) that goes from JR Hakodate Station via the Bay Area to the Mount Hakodate climbing road. It is popular for its affordable fare of 700 yen (350 yen for children) for one way and takes about 30 minutes (without traffic).
- * Starts from the Hakodate Station Bus Terminal No. 4.
- * Service suspended during winter mountain road closures.
Taxi
Taxis are convenient for large groups. However, you cannot get a taxi at the summit, so you must either ride taxi as a round trip or take another transportation alternative to descend from the mountain.
* Service suspended during winter mountain road closures.
Tourist Bus
To enjoy a variety of night views from the Mount Hakodate observatory, you can see the illuminated facilities in the Bay Area from the window bus.
* Service suspended during winter mountain road closures.
Reservation
Reservations are required at least 3 days before boarding. However, if there is any vacant seat on the day, you may be able to board directly.
- 1) WEB Reservation (electronic ticket)
- 2) Phone Reservation: Hakodate Bus Hakodate Office 0138-51-3137 (09:00-17:00)
Private Car, Rental Car
You can move at your own pace without worrying about time. However, to avoid congestion, it is forbidden to drive during night viewing period. There may be heavy traffic with cars heading to the summit waiting for the restrictions to be lifted.
Hiking
If you have time, hiking is recommended to enjoy the view from the summit of Mount Hakodate. The duration is around one-hour walk from the Hakodate Fureai Center (Aoyagicho 6-12) to the summit observatory.
Contact: Mount Hakodate Fureai Center 0138-22-6799
Motorcycle Bicycle
Bicycles and motorcycles are not allowed on the hiking trails. There is a designated parking area for two-wheeled vehicles across the ropeway Sanroku Station. Please park there and use the ropeway or hiking bus.
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