About
Mount Moiwa, also known as Moiwa-yama, is a mountain in the Chuo Ward of Sapporo, on Japan's Hokkaido Region. It rises above the city and is best known as a place to look down on it.
What the visit is like
The mountain's observation deck offers panoramic views over Sapporo. Visitors reach it by ropeway, so the climb itself is part of the outing. The deck makes the mountain a straightforward stop for anyone who wants a wide view of the city without a long hike.
Day and night
- By day, the deck gives a broad view across the city and the land around it.
- By night, the view is equally popular, when the city lights spread out below.
Because the views work at both times, the mountain suits a visitor with only a short window in Sapporo, or one who wants to return at dusk.
Getting there and around
Mount Moiwa is at Fushimi 5-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0942, Japan. Its name is also written Moiwa-yama. If you want to check arrangements before you go, the contact number is +81-11-561-8177.
Plan the visit around the city it overlooks: the mountain is a good companion to time spent in central Sapporo, and it gives a clear picture of how the city is laid out.
