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Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
Mt. Hakodate Ropeway · 函館山ロープウェイ
Take Mt. Hakodate Ropeway for a high view over the city and the sea on both sides. By day, see the shape of the city and coastline; in the evening, see the city lights.
The ride to the summit takes about three minutes. Allow additional time to buy tickets and queue for boarding.
Visitor information
Admission
Return tickets cost JPY 1,800 for junior high school students and adults, or JPY 900 for children. One-way tickets cost JPY 1,200 and JPY 600 respectively. Children aged 0–2 ride free. One preschool child aged three or over rides free per adult; the child fare applies from the second child. These itineraries use return tickets.
Opening hours
Services start at 10:00. From 1 October to 19 April, the last ascent is 20:30 and the last descent is 21:00. From 20 April to 30 September, the last ascent is 21:30 and the last descent is 22:00. Weather and inspections can change operations; follow the day’s notices.
What to see at Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
City and sea views from the summit
Look down over Hakodate with the sea on both sides. Choose daytime to see the city’s shape, or evening for illuminated streets.
How to get to Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
From outside Hakodate station, take tram route 2 towards Yachigashira or route 5 towards Hakodate-Dock-mae. Get off at Jujigai and walk uphill for about ten minutes to the lower station. Buy tickets at the machines on Level 1, then go to the boarding lobby on Level 3.
Before you visit
Suspended from 20 October to 8 November 2026
The ropeway closes for maintenance during this period. The summit observation building is listed as open 10:00–21:00; ropeway suspension does not mean all access to the mountain is prohibited. However, the Hokkaido guide’s two-day and three-day Hakodate itineraries and five-day Sapporo–Hakodate itinerary exclude alternative transport to the summit. Remove the ropeway and summit visit from these itineraries during the suspension.
The lower station involves an uphill walk
From Jujigai tram stop, walk uphill for about ten minutes to the lower station. Allow time to walk slowly or rest. If hills are difficult, check a lower-station bus operating on your date or consider a taxi separately.
Tickets and booking for Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
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Questions about Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
Can I ride the ropeway in cloud or strong wind?
Strong wind and poor weather may change operations, and cloud may obscure the view. Check the day’s operating information and visibility before visiting. If using alternative transport during a suspension, check date-specific services and road restrictions separately.
Official suspension notice Fares and opening hours Access map
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