Earth:Mount Hakodate

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Short description: Mountain in Hokkaido, Japan
Mount Hakodate
函館山
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse Hakodate Hokkaido pref Japan01n.jpg
Mount Hakodate (July 2012)
Highest point
Elevation334 m (1,096 ft) [1]
ListingList of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 41°45′32″N 140°42′16″E / 41.75889°N 140.70444°E / 41.75889; 140.70444[1]
Naming
Language of nameJapanese
Geography
Mount Hakodate is located in Hokkaido
Mount Hakodate
Mount Hakodate
Location of Mount Hakodate in Hokkaidō.
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

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.

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

  • Mount Hakodate Ropeway

References

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