basic information

Mount Moiwa is one of several forested, small mountains surrounding the city of Sapporo. There is an observation platform and restaurant on its summit with spectacular day and night time views of the city.

Note that the restaurant on top of Mount Moiwa is not a place for fine dining as suggested by the restaurant's pamphlet. Rather, it is a kind of tourist cafeteria, where meals have to be ordered at vending machines.

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how to get there

By public transport

From Susukino, take Sapporo's only streetcar line to "Ropeway Iriguchi" station, about 20 minutes from Susukino. From there, the lower station of the Mount Moiwa Ropeway can be reached in a 5 minute walk. The ropeway ride is followed by a short ride on a chair lift to the summit. A round trip costs 1100 yen.

By car

The "Kanko Highway" is a toll road leading up the mountain. It is open from mid April to the end of November between 9:00 and 22:00. The cost for a passenger car is 660 yen.

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hours and fees

Ropeway
Hours:	10:30 to 21:30 (April and May) 10:30 to 22:00 (June to September) 10:30 to 21:30 (October to November) 11:00 to 20:00 (December to March) Special hours during New Year, Christmas and the Snow Festival
Closed:	April 1 to 8 and November 20 to December 9
Admission:	1100 yen (roundtrip)

Observatory
Hours:	9:00 to 21:30 (April and May) 9:30 to 22:30 (June to September) 9:30 to 21:30 (October to November) 11:00 to 19:30 (December to March) Special hours during New Year, Christmas and the Snow Festival
Closed:	April 1 to 8 and November 20 to December 9
Admission:	Free

travel community

Users who have been to Sapporo: 375
Users who have been to Mount Moiwa: 50

10th of 11 most visited sights in Sapporo.
246th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

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