Mount Hakodate | |
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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 / 41.75889°N 140.70444°E [1] |
Naming | |
Language of name | Japanese |
Geography | |
Location | Hokkaidō, Japan |
Parent range | Oshima Peninsula |
Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 函館 50000:1 函館 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Mount Hakodate Ropeway |
Mount Hakodate (函館山 Hakodate-yama) is an inactive volcanic[2] mountain in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan .
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 as equal to mountain views of Naples and Hong Kong.[3] The peak is accessible by hiking or by bike, as well as by a regular cable car service.
Mount Hakodate is a volcanic mountain that was once separate from the mainland. Around 3,000 years ago, a sandbar connected the island to mainland Hokkaido, creating an isthmus called a tombolo on which downtown Hakodate is now located. The sandbar makes Mount Hakodate a tied island.[4]
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