Mount Hakodate

Mount Hakodate (函館山, Hakodate-yama) is a mountain in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Mount Hakodate
函館山
Mount Hakodate (July 2012)
Highest point
Elevation334 m (1,096 ft)[1]
ListingList of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates41°45′32″N 140°42′16″E[1]
Naming
Language of nameJapanese
Geography
Mount Hakodate
Location of Mount Hakodate in Japan.
LocationHokkaidō, Japan
Parent rangeOshima Peninsula
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute 25000:1 函館
50000:1 函館
Climbing
Easiest routeMount 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 as equal to mountain views of Naples and Hong Kong. [2] The peak is accessible by hiking or by bike, as well as by a regular cable car service.

Geology

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.[3]

References

  1. Geospatial Information Authority topographic map 函館
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-07-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "History - About Hakodate". Travel Hakodate. City of Hakodate. 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-01.

See also

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