Head up just before sunset and watch the sun set over the mountains, then head to the main viewing platform as it starts to get dark as it will fill with people soon and you might find it hard to get to the front if you want to take photos. As the light of the city gradually light up and it gets darker and darker the view is spectacular. \ If you can, try and visit the Tourist Info Centre at the Hakodate train station and get a coupon, it will save you a bit off the return Skycar trip. Walking up is also possible but give yourself a bit more time. Well worth doing.

Beautiful, small town at the entrance of Island Hokkaido. One can view a spectacular sunset from the nearby mountain connected with the town via telepherique or the rising of the sun from the sea. Delicious local cuisine with western alternatives, like a triple hamburger , which you can enjoy while...swinging than sitting. A stroll can take you to the Russian Orthodox Church at the outskirts of the city and the day can close nicely with a glass of the locally brewed beer, named, what else, Hakodate.

You can climb up Hakodate-san (Mt. Hakodate) by ropeway - and the view in the night is awesome. Can take a taxi from Yunokawa area where you have lots of good onsen (hot spring) and wonderful seafoods.