When I made it up to the observation deck, I was honestly blown away. The Sapporo night view is unreal—just a massive sea of lights.

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Mt. Moiwa Ropeway (Observation deck)
One of the New Japan's Three Best Night Views, the Most Major Tourist Spot in Sapporo.
Mt. Moiwa is located at the almost center of Sapporo. A Swiss-made mini cable car designed to observe the forest runs to the altitude of 531m, this mountain is easily reached to the peak so loved by Sapporo citizens, there are five mountain trails to go up to the peak.
A peak of the mountain provides a 360-degree panoramic stunning view without any obstruction including Ishikari Plain, Ishikari Bay, and Mashike Mt.Shokanbetu. No other word to depict a changeable seasonal scenery of the rich nature than excitement!
Sapporo’s night view designated as One of the New Japan's Three Best Night Views is especially recommended during a tour of Mt. Moiwa. The night view from the peak is called the most beautiful scenery in Hokkaido and a must-visit spot for dating. City lights and illuminations of Sapporo spreading under the lucid sky in Hokkaido make a twinkly spark like a jewelry as if shining rug is spread on Ishikari Plain.
Highlights
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A Swiss-made mini cable car designed to observe the forest brings you easily to the peak.
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A 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent Ishikari Plain.
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From the top of the mountain, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the nightscape of Sapporo, which has been selected as one of the New Three Best Night Views of Japan.
Photos
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An observation deck viewing One of the New Japan's Three Best Night Views and Bell of Happiness.
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A giant panoramic beautiful view of Sapporo’s scenery is observed from the peak.
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A Swiss-made mini cable car designed for observation.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
A Pocketalk device is available at ticket sales. Limited, live English support is also available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Roundtrip tickets for the ropeway/mini cable car are issued for one use only, so you will not be able to use it again once your roundtrip is completed.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
At every main station (Sanroku, Chufuku and Sancho Stations).
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Are coin lockers available?
At Sanroku Station, the spot to get on, there are some available on the 1st floor.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 札幌もいわ山ロープウェイ(展望台)
- Postal Code
- 064-0942
- Address
- 5-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
- Phone
- 011-561-8177
- Holidays
- Operation will be suspended during poor weather and an annual maintenance inspection.
- Hours
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Mt. Moiwa Ropeway (Sanroku Station-Chufuku Station) Green Season(Apr-Nov) 10:30 - 10:00 (Last Lift to the top 21:30) Winter Season (Dec-Mar) 11:00 - 22:00 (Last Lift to the top 21:30)
Mini Cable Car (Chufuku Station – Sancho Station) Green Season(Apr-Nov) 10:30 - 21:50 (Last Lift to the top 21:40) Winter Season (Dec-Mar) 11:10 - 21:50 (Last Lift to the top 21:40) - Prices
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Mt. Moiwa Ropeway (Sanroku Station-Chufuku Station) Round-Trip Adult: 1,400 yen Child: 700 yen
Mini Cable Car (Chufuku Station–Sancho Station) Round-Trip Adult: 700 yen Child: 350 yen
*Package prices are available. - Directions
- Take the Streetcar to the Ropeway Iriguchi stop, an about 2-minute ride by Free Shuttle Bus.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)

