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Mount Hakodate Ropeway
Mt. Hakodate Ropeway · 函館山ロープウェイ
Take Mount Hakodate Ropeway to see the city and the sea on both sides from above. Visit by day to see the city’s geography, or in the evening for its street lights.
The summit ride takes about 3 minutes. Allow separately for ticketing and boarding queues.
Visitor information
Admission
Junior high school age and above: return 1,800 yen, one way 1,200 yen. Child fares: return 900 yen, one way 600 yen. Ages 0–2 travel free. One preschool child aged 3 or above travels free per adult; the second and subsequent children pay the child fare. The relevant Hokkaido guide routes use return tickets.
Opening hours
Services start at 10:00. From 1 October to 19 April, last ascent is 20:30 and last descent 21:00. From 20 April to 30 September, last ascent is 21:30 and last descent 22:00. Weather or inspections can change services; same-day notices take priority.
What to see at Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
City and sea views from the summit
See the sea on both sides of Hakodate. Consider daytime for the city's layout or evening for illuminated streets.
How to get to Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
From Hakodate-ekimae, take tram route 2 towards Yachigashira or route 5 towards Hakodate Dock and get off at Jujigai. Walk uphill for about 10 minutes to the ropeway lower station. Buy tickets from floor 1 machines and go to the floor 3 boarding lobby.
Before you visit
Suspended 20 October–8 November 2026
The ropeway closes for maintenance during this period. The summit deck itself lists hours of 10:00–21:00; ropeway suspension does not mean the whole mountain is closed. However, the Hokkaido guide's 2-day and 3-day Hakodate routes and 5-day Sapporo–Hakodate route do not include alternative summit transport. Omit the ropeway and summit visit from these plans during suspension.
An uphill walk to the boarding station
The ropeway boarding station is about a 10-minute uphill walk from Jujigai tram stop. Allow for a slower pace or breaks. If hills are difficult, separately check buses to the lower station or taxis available for your date.
Tickets and booking for Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
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Questions about Mt. Hakodate Ropeway
Can I take the ropeway in cloud or strong winds?
Strong winds or severe weather can change operations, and cloud can obscure the view. Check the day's service information and visibility before visiting. For alternative transport during suspension, check services and road restrictions for your date separately.
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