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Mount Hakodate, one of Japan's representative night view spots. From the 334m summit observatory, enjoy spectacular views of the city's twinkling lights sandwiched between the Tsugaru Strait and Hakodate Bay.

The 334m summit observatory of Mount Hakodate is known as one of Japan's representative night view spots. The Hakodate cityscape spreads below from the summit, sandwiched between the Tsugaru Strait and Hakodate Bay, and countless city lights twinkling like a jewel box is beautiful. Taking the Hakodate-yama Ropeway to the summit, a panoramic night view appears before you, and cold sea breezes brush your cheeks. During the squid fishing season from summer to autumn, fishing boat lights floating on the pitch-black sea add sparkle, creating an even more fantastic scene.

From the observatory, a "heart" shape is said to be hidden among the city lights, and finding it and making a wish is believed to make love come true, called the "Hakodate Night View Heart Legend." In the silence enveloping the summit, faint sounds of cars from the city and ship horns echo, and the scent of the sea drifts on the wind. During the day, you can view the blue sea, green cityscape, and distant mountain ranges; at twilight, the city lights gradually begin to glow, and you can experience the moment when the sky changes from orange to deep blue. This is a symbolic spectacular spot of Hakodate that shows different expressions depending on the time of day.