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Mount Hakodate

mountain, Japan
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Mount Hakodate is a mountain located in the city of Hakodate, in southern Hokkaido, Japan. It stands at 1,100 feet (335 meters) and is situated to the southwest of the city. The mountain's eastern slope features a municipal library and museum dedicated to the Ainu and Nivkh peoples. Hakodate itself is a port city on the Tsugaru Strait, historically significant for its fishing industry and its role in international trade during the 19th century. The city is a key transit point between Hokkaido and Honshu, further connected by the Seikan Tunnel.1

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