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Mount Hakodate

Mount Hakodate

Mountain in Hokkaido, Japan

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

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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.[3] 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.[4]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Geospatial Information Authority topographic map 函館
  2. [2]
    "Global Volcanism Program | Hakodateyama".
  3. [3]
    "The Night View from Mt. Hakodate | Top7 Must-See Hakodate | Travel Hakodate". Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
  4. [4]
    "History - About Hakodate". Travel Hakodate. City of Hakodate. 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
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