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Moiwa Mountain

Sapporo Mount Moiwa Night View Sightseeing Guide, located in the center of Sapporo, Mount Moiwa Night View is famous for its magnificent city lights and natural landscape, attracting countless tourists to come and watch. The Moiwa Mountain Night View Observation Deck allows you to enjoy the night view from multiple angles, and there is a love lock in the middle for tourists to take photos. Highlights of the night view include taking photos from different angles, love locks, etc.

  • Highlights

    Protected forest、City night views、Summit viewpoint

  • Suggested Duration

    Half day

  • Location

    Sapporo・Minami Ward

  • Getting There

    Ropeway Iriguchi: walk

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Moiwa Mountain travel FAQs and useful info

How long does it take to climb Mount Moiwa?

Mount Moiwa is 531m high. The mountain is about 2.9km from the Jikeikai Hospital trailhead to the summit, so even a beginner can make it in about 1 hour and 15 minutes one-way.

Is Mount Moiwa worth visiting?

Mount Moiwa is also a representative spot for viewing Sapporo's nightscape, which has been recognized as one of Japan's New Three Major Night Views. The beautiful cityscape of Sapporo transitions from a romantic twilight atmosphere to a stunning night view, which is a must-see.

Can you drive up to Mt. Moiwa?

There is a road called Mt. Moiwa Sightseeing Expressway. You can go up to the middle of the mountain from Kitanosawa in Minami Ward, Sapporo. You can enjoy the approximately 3.5 km driveway along with the fresh greenery in summer and the autumn leaves in autumn.

What is Mount Moiwa known for?

Mt. Moiwa is famous for its spectacular night view, but the daytime view is also spectacular! On a clear day, you can see the mountains of Hokkaido and the cityscape of Sapporo, which cannot be seen at night.

What are the best times to visit Moiwa Mountain?

Moiwa Mountain offers beautiful scenery year-round. Summer provides lush greenery and pleasant hiking conditions, while autumn boasts stunning fall foliage. The winter offers a unique snowy landscape, and the night views are spectacular in all seasons, especially from fall through spring.