Mount Moiwa Ropeway

Flow of the course

About this spot

A facility that takes you up Mount Moiwa, which rises just south of central Sapporo, by a ropeway connecting to a mini cable car. As the gondola gains height the city grows smaller, and by the time you reach the summit observatory you can see everything from the grid-patterned city streets to Ishikari Bay. In summer the mountaintop is cooler, and the green of the trees and the pleasant breeze are part of the appeal. The ride itself is an attraction for children, and it helps that the walking distance is short. Asahiyama Memorial Park (旭山記念公園) is about ten minutes away by car.

Tips

Operating hours and fares change with the season and the weather, so check the official website. Service may be suspended in strong winds or thunderstorms. The summit is cooler than the city below, so a light jacket gives peace of mind. The parking lot at the base station gets crowded at certain hours, so arriving early is more comfortable.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 40 minutes. When the air is clear before noon you can see far into the distance.

Access & map

Mount Moiwa Ropeway, Sapporo, Hokkaido