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 | |
| 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 Japan. | |
| 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 |
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
- Geospatial Information Authority topographic map 函館
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-07-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "History - About Hakodate". Travel Hakodate. City of Hakodate. 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
See also
External links
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- Hakodate Yama - Geological Survey of Japan
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