Hakkoda Mountain

If you want to go to Mt. Hakkoda using public transportation, you can take a bus from Aomori Station. During the summer, buses run every 60 minutes, and during the winter, they run every 80 minutes. In the winter, there is also a bus that runs every 15 minutes to the Sukayu Onsen, which stops at the Hakkoda Ropeway Station on the way. If you are traveling by car, get off at one of the Aomori IC, Aomori Chuo IC, or Aomori Higashi IC on the Tohoku Expressway and proceed on Route 103. It takes about 30 minutes from each IC.

The fare for the Hakkoda Mountains Ropeway is 1,250 yen for adults and 450 yen for elementary school students for a one-way trip. Round-trip tickets are a bit more economical, costing 2,000 yen for adults and 700 yen for elementary school students. The ropeway runs at intervals of about 15-20 minutes. During the autumn foliage season and snow season, the ropeway can be very crowded, so it's recommended to go during less busy times such as early in the morning.

The Hakkoda Mountain Ropeway takes about 10 minutes one way. When you arrive at the summit, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Hakkoda from the summit station. If you return without taking a walk on the summit promenade, the total time required will be about 30 minutes. If you take a walk on the summit promenade after leaving the summit station, it will take an additional 1 to 1.5 hours. There are two courses on the summit promenade, so please choose according to your physical strength and time. The summit becomes difficult to walk on, such as when snow accumulates from late October, so be sure to wear sneakers or trekking shoes.