Facilities
Sanroku Station (Base Station)
Restaurant Information
Sanroku Station Restaurant
“Rest House Hakkoda”
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Seating Capacity: 72 seats
For menu details, please see the Restaurant Information page.
Tel: +81-17-728-7135
Sancho Park Station (Summit Station)
About the Hakkoda Ropeway
The Hakkoda Ropeway
The Hakkoda Ropeway is located in the northern part of Towada-Hachimantai National Park, about a 40-minute drive from central Aomori City toward the Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada.
Since opening in October 1968, the ropeway has offered spectacular experiences year-round. In winter and spring, visitors can enjoy majestic alpine skiing, while in the warmer months, a variety of alpine plants bloom across the mountains. From Sancho Park Station, you can access the Hakkoda Gourd Line nature trail, where high-altitude wetlands and alpine flora can be enjoyed.
These scenic walks typically take 30-60 minutes.
Trekking for All Ages
For those wishing to explore further, popular trekking routes include Mt. Akakura, Mt. Ido, and Mt. Odake – the highest peak in northern Hakkoda. From there, hikers can traverse the Kaminashiro and Shimonashiro wetlands before descending to Sukayu Onsen.
During the summer, Hakkoda serves as both a gateway to sightseeing spots along the Hakkoda–Towada Gold Line and a starting point for trekking routes, welcoming visitors from across Japan.
From late September, the area around Sancho Park Station begins to display it autumn foliage, attracting crowds of leaf-viewing visitors through October.
Transportation numbers during October alone reach approximately 100,000 people.
Ski Season
The first snow typically falls in late October, but the ski season runs from early December to early May. Visitors can enjoy about half a year of skiing along a 5 km long course surrounded by untouched natural terrain, offering an off-piste experience.
From January to February, Hakkoda is one of the few places in Japan where visitors can see the spectacular snow monsters (frost-covered trees).
As a result, Hakkoda attracts many domestic and international visitors seeking to experience its unique winter landscapes.
