Mount Hakodate
Access to Mount Hakodate
Latest access information for Mount Hakodate from April 2026
Update Date: 10 April 2026
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17 April 2026 - 30 Sept 2026 |
20 Oct 2026 - 8 Nov 2026 |
9 Nov 2026 - 12 April 2027 |
※Subject to change due to road conditions and other factors | |
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| Transportation Methods | Availability | Availability | Availability | |
| 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) |
Fares and operating hours are subject to change. Please refer to the official website for the latest information.
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*(1) Traffic regulations for private and rental cars
To prevent congestion, the road is closed for traffic during the following periods; it is accessible at all other times.
17 April to 30 September 2026, 17:00PM - 22:00PM
1 October to 8 November 2026, 16:00PM - 21:00PM
Winter Road Closure from 9 Nov 2026, 11:00AM to 12 April 2027, 11:00AM
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(*2) Traffic regulations for two-wheeled vehicles
Two-wheeled vehicles, including motorcycles and bicycles, are prohibited from using the mountain road.
Long-term Congestion Forecast During Nighttime Viewing Hours
Based on past usage data of the Mount Hakodate Ropeway and actual road usage records of buses and taxis during periods of mountain road traffic restrictions, this shows a forecast of congestion levels at the summit and for transportation options during nighttime viewing hours. Congestion is displayed in five levels, from A(least crowded) to E(most crowded).
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(*1) Regardless of the season, congestion levels increase by one level on weekends.
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(*2) Every year, from late October to early November, the ropeway is suspended due to the legally required maintenance and inspection period. For details, please check the website of Mount Hakodate Ropeway Co., Ltd (The link leads to an external website.)
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(*3) For levels A through D, the congestion level decreases by one level for each hour that passes after sunset.
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 2026
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 20, 2026 - September 30, 2026 | 10:00 | 21:30 | 22:00 |
| From October 1, 2026 - April 19, 2027 | 10:00 | 20:30 | 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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