Mount Hakodate Observatory
Sapporo · 9 reviews
Don't go
Cable car and bus lines are long, and many reviews say the wait is even longer on the way down. Strong winds can suspend the ropeway, and you may have to wait outside for the bus, making travel inconvenient.
- 4Cable car and bus lines are long, and many reviews say the wait is even longer on the way down.
- 3Strong winds can suspend the ropeway, and you may have to wait outside for the bus, making travel inconvenient.
- 2It gets especially crowded around sunset, with some recommending arriving before 6 p.m.
Even so
- The night view and cityscape are stunning, and many call it a must-see.
- It’s worth visiting both during the day and at night if you have time.
- There are restaurants, a cafe, and a souvenir shop inside the observatory, so it’s a nice place to spend time.
Avoid sunset hours and check the ropeway operation and wind conditions in advance. If you go, dress warmly and leave plenty of extra time for the descent wait.
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