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Mount Hakodate (Hakodate-yama)

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
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Ranked #1 of 55 attractions in Hakodate
Type: Mountains
Traveller Description: On the ride to the mountain, one passes through an impressive agriculture area where much of the food for all of Japan is grown.  The large number... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The view from Mount Hakodate is excellent, from either the enclosed or outdoor viewing areas. Rope way was inexpensive - the tourist information centre at the railway station has the usual discount vouchers; should take a taxi to and from. Restaurants and bars at the top of the mountain.

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Hong Kong, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

It was cold and snowing on that evening. My face and hands were freezing. But worth to get there anyway! One of the best 3 night views in the world.

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TAIWAN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Great night scene in clear weather,Lovely souvenir in the shop.Better bring your tripod for taking photos.Day view is also great as night!Take the shuttle bus in front of the JR station at No.4 bus stand.

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Dubai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Love the view. If you are in Hagodate, plan to go to Mount Hagodate before the sunset. You can go by the ropeway up to the top and eat at the restaurant to enjoy the fabulous view of Hagodate. Outside in April is a bit cold and windy but we did enjoy our visit.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Avoid the crowd at night, esp tour groups, by going up around late evening. Can catch sunset as well, and can have great Hakodate view in daylight as well as night view.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

beautiful but it was snowing on the day we visited, so didnt have a clear view of the cities. We should have checked the live-cam before we go there.

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Manila, Philippines
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Well, it was unfortunate that when we went up to the observatory, it was snowing really hard, and visibility of Hakodate down below was almost nothing. Anyhow, it was still an interesting experience as we took the ropeway (cable car) up from below. I think there were around 40 people in the cable car. It was packed so not everyone... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Mt Hakodate offers a excellent view of the Hakodate city, and nothing else. Have a cafe and restaurant, but food wise nothing to sing about. When crowded, maybe difficult to get a good photographing spot.

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singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

one of the highlights of the trip was view from mount hakodate - breath taking and definitely picturesque. What I did not fancy was the ropeway ride that seemed to be on fastforward mode - too quick!

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

proud to telling frens that i been to mount hakodate before. the night view are really beautiful & touching. remember to bring ur coat, the wind are strong and more than cooling.

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