Mount Hakodate

Mount Hakodate (函館山, Hakodate-yama) is an inactive volcanic^[2] mountain in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Mount Hakodate
函館山
Mount Hakodate (July 2012)
Highest point
Elevation	334 m (1,096 ft)[1]
Listing	List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates	41°45′32″N 140°42′16″E[1]
Naming
Language of name	Japanese
Geography
Mount Hakodate Location of Mount Hakodate in Hokkaidō.
Location	Hokkaidō, Japan
Parent range	Oshima Peninsula
Topo map(s)	Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 函館 50000:1 函館
Climbing
Easiest route	Mount Hakodate Ropeway

View of Hakodate city from Mount Hakodate

The mountain is renowned for its view of the surrounding bay and city. The Michelin Green Guide: Japan gave the experience 3/3 stars in a review, placing it on par with mountain views of Naples and Hong Kong.^[3] The peak is accessible by hiking or by bike, as well as via a regular cable car service.

Geology

Mount Hakodate is a volcanic mountain that was once separated from the mainland. Around 3,000 years ago, a sandbar connected the island to the mainland of Hokkaido, creating an isthmus called a tombolo on which downtown Hakodate is now located. The sandbar made Mount Hakodate a tied island.^[4]

See also

• Mount Hakodate Ropeway