Hakodate Mountain Limited Edition Coca-Cola

I have a hobby of collecting region-exclusive Coca-Cola bottles from every destination I visit. In Hakodate, I secured the essential limited edition cola that can only be purchased at the Hakodate Mountain Observatory.

 

Purchase Location

Hakodate Mountain Observatory Gift Shop. After taking the ropeway up to the observatory, you'll climb a few flights of stairs to reach the main observation deck. The gift shop is located on one of the middle floors of these stairs.

 

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Tip: You'll use the same stairs when coming down. Therefore, I recommend enjoying the night view at the observatory first, then leisurely browsing the gift shop on your way down.

 

Purchase Tips for Cola Collectors

(Hokkaido Limited Edition vs. Hakodate Mountain Limited Edition)

• Hokkaido Limited Edition Cola: These can be easily found at regular convenience stores and vending machines. Individual bottles are available from vending machines. If you want the boxed version, you can also purchase them at gift shops in Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse or Goryokaku Tower.

Vending machine selling Hokkaido limited edition Coca-Cola - commonly spotted

• Hakodate Mountain Limited Edition Cola (Boxed Version): The boxed version with the "Hakodate Mountain" commemorative label that I purchased is exclusively available at this observatory gift shop. If you're a collector, you obviously need to get the boxed version! I chose the Hakodate Mountain limited package displayed on the right side.

Left is Hokkaido limited edition, Right is Hakodate Mountain limited edition

Regret and Warning: Don't Miss the Original Coaster!

There was a promotion where you could receive an original coaster as a gift with your cola purchase, but I failed to notice this and didn't receive it—a regret that lingers. For those collecting cola, please make sure to ask the staff about the original coaster promotion after your purchase and collect it without fail!